Poor man's openscad screw library

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A recent update to the OpenSCAD library has been released, replace "polyScrewThread.scad" with "polyScrewThread_r1.scad". Thanks to mechadense for reporting bugs in the initial version. Use this screw library for your OpenSCAD projects; however, be aware that it still contains some issues. Instead of functions, loops are used, and polyhedrons are drawn at new points rather than rotated. To use the library, place "polyScrewThread_r1.scad" in your OpenSCAD library folder or the script folder, and refer to "polytests.scd" for guidance. Tweaking may be required due to the lack of scientific approach in its creation. Start by printing a nut with high resolution, adjusting infill and thread shape according to comments provided. Once successful, print a short threaded rod and experiment with different thread resolutions and infills. The provided examples printed without any need for cleaning, resulting in their unattractive appearance in images. Design, print, and assemble bolted items.