Simple Support Module for OpenSCAD

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MAKE SIMPLE POSTS TO ENHANCE YOUR PRINTS Overview: This is a straightforward module that allows me to quickly create small support beams from point A to point B, similar to those in Meshmixer. Meshmixer has been causing issues for me lately, so I decided to build support manually for some basic prints. Give it two points and it generates a cylindrical post between them with cones on the ends. Module Usage: support( bot_pt , top_pt , dia = 0.6 , tip_dia = 0.36 , tip_h = 0.3 , base = 0 , base_h = 2 ) Provide bottom point coordinates and the top point coordinates as vectors. All other parameters are optional, but they're tailored to my specific 0.3mm nozzle size and preferences. support([1,2,0],[1,2,5]); // this creates a vertical 5mm post at point [1,2,0] You can adjust the height of the conical tips by setting a tip_h value. The default is 0.3, which equals three 0.1mm layers. support(bot_pt,top_pt, tip_h = 0.8, ... ); You can change the diameter of these tips by assigning a tip_dia value. The default is 0.36 because it's just larger than my printer's 0.3mm nozzle size. You can change the diameter of the beam by assigning a dia value. The default is 0.6. If you want the bottom of the beam to be supported by a "pedestal" type base (a wider cylinder), assign a value for the pedestal diameter to the variable 'base'. support(bot_pt, top_pt, base = 3, ...); Base height defaults to 2 but can be changed by assigning a value to base_h