Parametric Pentagonal and Hexagonal Boxes

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These boxes are derived from the openSCAD code found at Parametric Hexagonal Boxes - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1261519, where the original code has been expanded to include both hexagonal and pentagonal boxes. The length of the base, height of the box, and thickness of the walls can be chosen, along with additional fields of settable parameters. The sides and bases of the boxes are individually referenced, allowing for a wide range of customization options. One can choose from six types of decorations or leave any side undecorated, with the option to combine two types of decorations by rotating or translating one set and adding it to the other. Lids can be made by choosing a slightly larger base and short sides. The openSCAD code includes instructions for creating these boxes. Print Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation) Rafts: Yes Resolution: 0.2 mm Notes: These boxes print well on my Replicator, with the decorated bases coming out nicely when a raft is used. The print can be cut free with a scalpel if necessary. If found too difficult, an easy fix is to leave the bottom plain. With these highly detailed but repetitive patterns, the print might lack detail, such as the cats having no ears, but the patterns remain attractive. How I Designed This: Each side of the hexagonal sample box shows one of the six available patterns. The bottom of the hexagonal sample box combines two of the patterns, one of which is rotated. All the sides and bottom of the pentagonal sample box were created by combining two patterns, three by rotation, and three by translation. The lid to the hexagonal boxes is a simple field of stars, while the lid to the pentagonal boxes combines two arrays of pentagons with one rotated by 90 degrees. Details on how the boxes were created are included in the openSCAD code.