Reprap heated bed generator Remix

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This script is no longer functional with the current version of Processing; use instead Processing 2.2.1! Remixed from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:29785, this remix features numerous modifications. The modifications enable generation of a PCB layout analogous to the MK2a heat bed available at http://www.reprap.org/wiki/PCB_Heatbed; include an option for wire connection of thermistor readings; create an SVG file instead of an Eagle board. A vital update added option to specify SMD package size for a selected SMD thermistor; suitable SMD soldering pads are produced accordingly. Moreover, UPDATE Nov 14, 2014 rectified calculation for wire resistance. Instructions Generate your PCB heat bed layout with these simple steps: start Processing 2 IDE from https://processing.org; and then open the HeatBedSVG.pde file. CRUCIAL: be advised this script no longer functions on later versions of Processing including Processing 3 or newer. The requirement is using the outdated yet dependable Processing 2.2.1! Establish dimensions for your board (h, w) as well as the area exposed to heat (heatWidth, heatHeight); state your preferred operating voltage (voltage) for your heat bed. You're also allowed to manipulate and set other options such as line width and distance of spacing for the resistance you intend to create using linespace; if this causes the board not be fully filled, feel free to make different choices to change the space settings within your board. If adding thermistor readings in wiring of generated layout pleases you then do: simply allow inclusion of wire settings (thermistor=true) as per personal desire. Process this sketch for a moment, during execution the expected calculated resistance value should be visibly printed within Processing’s viewing screen and you can notice a result heatbed.svg appearing straightway to be produced & copied into your present working sketch directory