PL2Q Parametric Arm

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Create a hexagonal, octagonal, or circular cylinder shape with any number of sides in either horizontal or vertical orientation by printing in one or two pieces. This design is part of my early collection of multi-rotor copter templates in OpenSCAD format (https://github.com/markkimsal/ScadCopter). The license is based on the original PL2Q project. To use, either download an STL file and customize it using OpenSCAD or modify the provided OpenSCAD template to suit your preferences. Print four copies of the arm and assemble them with the rest of the PL2Q design. Recent updates include a one-piece arm STL with 11 sides and an inner diameter of 13mm for improved printing results and compatibility with PL2Q motor mounts. Additionally, a two-piece arm STL has been added that matches the height of the original Hugin arm. For optimal print quality, it is recommended to use three shells. When printing arms horizontally, using fewer than 11 sides or a circular inner design can result in thin spots and potential wobbling during printing. If assembling two-piece vertical arms that do not fit together smoothly, try dipping the ends into warm water (below ABS's glass transition temperature of 60°C) to soften them for easier fitting.