Parametric Shipping Container

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An OpenSCAD script to create models of shipping containers for home design. Specify the container size (20' or 40') Specify the container height (standard or High Cube) Specify the scale e.g. 1:100 Decide if you want the 'ridges' or not Decide if you want a roof lid printing or not Define any number of openings, windows, internal walls and text To define various aspects of the container, find the 'CONTAINER = [' line in the script, then add as many items as you like (the script comes with a sample - you'll obviously want to replace the items, but they serve as a good example of how to create a container). Opening A hole in the container from floor to ceiling. Example: opening(dir="s", x=0.25, width=4), dir: the side you want the opening on... "n", "s", "e", "w" x: the position (in m) to start the opening width: the width (in m) of the opening Window A window in the container (you'll need to include platforms when slicing) Example: window(dir="n", x=0.75, y=0.8, width=1.8, height=1.2), dir: the side you want the window on... "n", "s", "e", "w" x: the position (in m) to start the window y: the height off the ground (in m) of the window width: the width (in m) of the window height: the height (in m) of the window Wall An internal wall in the container. Example: wall(dir="h", x=1, y=1.2, length=1.5), dir: the horizontal/vertical direction of the wall... "h", "v" x: the position (in m) to start the wall y: the position (in m) to start the wall length: the length (in m) of the wall Text Text embedded in the floor of the container (unfortunately it can'tyet be rotated) Example: text(text="Bed 1", x=3.0, y=1.7, size=8), text: the text to show (keep it short!) x: the position (in m) to start the text y: the position (in m) to start the text size: the text font size Walls and Text are a bit hit and miss... keep adjusting the values and previewing the model until it looks good! Note: I'm new to this OpenSCAD stuff, so happy to hear comments/suggestions for improvements :D Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa i3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 25% Notes: Supports are only required if you have any windows in the container. Category: Buildings & Structures