Chamfered primitives for OpenSCAD (Also: Wedges)

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A library is created to generate primitives with 45° chamfers in OpenSCAD. GitHub Repository Chamfering Primitives The commands chamferCube and chamferCylinder can be used to create chamfered versions of the existing cube and cylinder commands, respectively. The chamfers are always at a 45° angle to the ground plane and print well on Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printers. Additional Features The chamferCylinder command also produces a circular sector (wedge), which the cylinder command cannot. The circleSegments function calculates the number of segments needed for a certain circle radius, resulting in better quality than using $fa and $fs settings. A globalCircleQuality variable can be set to override the standard setting of 1.0, but the quality setting in chamferCylinder takes precedence. Installation To install the library, follow these steps: First, locate your library folder by opening OpenSCAD and clicking "File -> Show Library Folder." Then do: Download the library from GitHub. Unpack it to the library folder. Restart OpenSCAD. OR, Open your console. Go to the library folder. Use git clone https://github.com/SebiTimeWaster/Chamfers-for-OpenSCAD.git. Restart OpenSCAD. Usage To use the library, remember to import it into your script by adding this line at the top: include <chamfers.scad>. Please read the documentation in Demo.scad to see how to use it properly. Examples This library has been used to create various objects, including: Hypercube Extruders (Direct & Bowden) Arc Lamp for LED Stripes, Parametrizable Mini Drawers Ultimate Wiha PicoFinish Screwdriver Stand Improved Anti Backlash Nut in OpenSCAD Yet Another Bottle Opener (YABO) Anti Backlash Nut in OpenSCAD YACFS - Yet Another Coin Fidget Spinner (Parameterizable) Box, Chamfered, Parameterizable, 1.5 mm wall thickness