Parametric Ortho-Planar Spiral Spring Generator

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Ortho-planar springs can handle massive displacement in both directions without any significant rotation, making them incredibly useful in a wide range of applications. This .scad library, specifically the ortho_planar_spiral_spring() module, allows users to generate flat, ortho-planar spiral springs with precise control over size and shape. The module accepts multiple options, and an extensive collection of examples is included within the file for easy reference. Before printing, it's highly recommended that you carefully inspect each layer of your spring in a slicer, as it's surprisingly simple to design springs with walls that are too thin for your 3D printer to handle effectively.