Seven Segment Digits in OpenScad

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Years ago, while learning Windows coding, I ran Charles Petzold's digital clock app as a sample. Since then, I've utilized that clock in various ways, such as rendering it with OpenGL and high-resolution timers. Recently, I transformed the seven-segment digital display into an OpenScad render. This project involves three routines: DisplayDigit(number, height), which exhibits a single digit at the origin; DisplayDigits(numbers, count, height), showcasing a sequence of numbers with a 4mm gap between them; and RenderDigitsPlate(digits, count, thickness, height), which presents the number series beneath a rectangle for easy CSG integration with other objects. While it's not perfect (the gap between digits is fixed, and polygon data isn't normalized), you can scale it as desired. To use this tool, download the .scad file, input your preferred number sequence, print it, and enjoy your unique 7-segment numbers creation! Feel free to ponder the meaning behind the displayed number.