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OpenSCAD Libraries

Printago provides access to numerous OpenSCAD libraries to enhance your parametric design capabilities. These libraries are pre-installed and available for use in your OpenSCAD designs.

General Purpose Libraries​

BOSL (Belfry OpenSCAD Library)​

A comprehensive library providing advanced geometric primitives, text handling, and mathematical functions.

BOSL2 (Belfry OpenSCAD Library v2)​

The next generation of BOSL with improved performance and additional features.

dotSCAD​

A library focused on creating dots, lines, and patterns for artistic and functional designs.

Specialized Libraries​

Gridfinity​

A modular storage system library for creating customizable bins and organizers.

  • Repository: GitHub
  • License: MIT
  • Use Case: Storage solutions, workshop organization

KeyV2​

Comprehensive library for designing custom keyboard keycaps and layouts.

  • Repository: GitHub
  • License: MIT
  • Use Case: Custom keyboards, keycap design

Knurled Finish Library​

Specialized library for adding knurled patterns and textures to cylindrical objects.

  • Repository: GitHub
  • License: MIT
  • Use Case: Tool handles, grip surfaces

MCAD (OpenSCAD Mechanical CAD Library)​

Collection of mechanical parts and fasteners for engineering applications.

  • Repository: GitHub
  • License: LGPL-2.1+
  • Use Case: Mechanical assemblies, fasteners

NopSCADlib​

Professional library for creating technical drawings and mechanical parts.

  • Repository: GitHub
  • License: GPL-3.0
  • Use Case: Technical documentation, mechanical design

Usage in Printago​

Including Libraries​

// Include BOSL2 library
include <BOSL2/std.scad>

// Use specific modules
cube([10,10,10]);
cylinder(h=5, r=3);

Library-Specific Examples​

BOSL2 Example​

include <BOSL2/std.scad>

// Create a rounded cube with chamfered edges
cuboid([20,15,10], rounding=2, edges=EDGES_Z_ALL);

Gridfinity Example​

include <gridfinity-rebuilt-openscad/gridfinity-rebuilt-utility.scad>

// Create a 2x3 grid bin
gridfinityInit(2, 3, height(6));
gridfinityBase();

Best Practices​

Performance Considerations​

  • Load only the modules you need to reduce compile time
  • Test complex library functions locally before uploading
  • Consider render complexity for large-scale designs

Version Compatibility​

  • Libraries are regularly updated to maintain compatibility
  • Report any library-related issues to support
  • Some libraries may have specific OpenSCAD version requirements

Documentation​

  • Always refer to the official library documentation
  • Include comments explaining library usage in your designs
  • Test parameter ranges with library functions

Support​

If you encounter issues with any of these libraries or need additional libraries installed, please contact our support team. We regularly evaluate and add new libraries based on user needs.