OpenSCAD Linkages Library

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This appears to be a documentation for a set of OpenSCAD modules for creating different types of mechanical linkages. I'll break down the content into sections and provide a summary of each. **Modules** 1. `linksurround2D` * Creates a 2D linkage with holes at each end * Parameters: `holeD` (diameter), `surround`, `length`, `slot` (true for a slot) 2. `linksurroundthree2D` * Creates a 3D linkage with three holes * Parameters: `holeD` (diameter), `surround`, `length`, `three` (distance between first and third hole) 3. `linksurroundangle2D` * Creates an angled 2D linkage with two sections of different lengths * Parameters: `holeD` (diameter), `surround`, `length1` and `length2`, `angle` **Naming Strategy** The naming strategy for the modules is based on a combination of keywords, such as "link", "width", "surround", "three", "rot", and "angle", followed by "(2D)". **Examples** The documentation includes several examples to demonstrate how to use each module. These include: 1. Basic `linkwidth` example with a slot 2. Comparison of `linkwidth` and `linksurround` with the same values in mm 3. Using `linkwidththree` to determine custom distance to middle hole using a specific number or dividing by length used for the linkage 4. Using `linkwidthrot` for complicated angled/twist linkages, including positive and negative degrees 5. Using `linkwidthrot` and 90 degree linkages with flat sides 6. Using `linkwidthangle` to create flat angled linkages with different length segments and angles 7. Scaling the same linkage in inches, centimeters, and millimeters **Help Function** The documentation includes a help function called `linkagehelp()` that can be used to access additional information about the modules. Overall, this documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the OpenSCAD modules for creating mechanical linkages. It includes clear explanations of each module's parameters and usage examples to help users get started with designing their own linkages.