Parametric Shipping Container

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An OpenSCAD script to create models of shipping containers for home design creates detailed, accurate models. Specify the size of the shipping container (20 feet or 40 feet). Decide whether a standard or High Cube height is desired. Choose the scale of the model, such as 1:100. Select whether ridges are wanted on the container's surface. Determine if a roof lid label should be printed on the model. Define any number of openings, windows, internal walls, and text to add realism to the design. To define various aspects of the shipping container, find the 'CONTAINER = [' line in the script and add as many items as desired (the sample provided can be replaced with personal choices). The example illustrates how to create a shipping container. Opening A hole through the floor to ceiling creates an opening in the container. Example: opening(dir="s", x=0.25, width=4), dir specifies which side of the container has the opening... "n", "s", "e", or "w". x indicates where on that side (in meters) to start the opening. width determines how wide the opening is in meters. Window A window allows natural light into the container, requiring platforms when sliced. Example:window(dir="n", x=0.75, y=0.8, width=1.8, height=1.2), dir specifies which side of the container has the window... "n", "s", "e", or "w". x and y indicate where on that side (in meters) to start the window. width determines how wide the window is in meters. height defines the height of the window in meters. Wall An internal wall adds structure to the container. Example:wall(dir="h", x=1, y=1.2, length=1.5), dir specifies whether the wall runs horizontally (H) or vertically (V). x and y indicate where on that side (in meters) to start the wall. length determines how long the wall is in meters. Text A message embedded in the floor of the container allows for labeling specific areas. Example:text(text="Bed 1", x=3.0, y=1.7, size=8), text specifies what the label will say (keep it brief). x and y indicate where on the floor (in meters) to start the text. size determines the font size of the text. Walls and Text can be a bit tricky... experiment with different values until you achieve the desired result!