Tiny Advent Wreath

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I made a small Advent Wreath ornament using OpenSCAD.\nThis project was sparked by some code for generating "chained hulls." Initially, I created the twisted torus, found in the strand() module around line 50. The goal is to make multiple disks that are slightly offset along the main ring's perimeter and then use the hull() function to fill the gaps.\nOnce it was working as intended, I decided it would be a beautiful looking ornament for my Christmas tree. Initially, I had planned on developing an even more complex project involving programmable LEDs to create purple and pink candles during Advent that would then shift to white. Unfortunately, due to a critical failure of my dual boot system following a Windows update, this ambitious endeavor did not come to fruition. My recovery process is now underway, restoring access to my Linux/user area.\nI apologize for sharing this project after the peak of the Christmas season. Nevertheless, our family customarily keeps the tree lit till Epiphany, so feel free to join in! Please note that the .stl file is designed specifically for birthday cake candles. Be cautious and remember, these are purely decorative and not meant to be lit. They will only sustain a couple lines of "Happy Birthday to You" before deteriorating completely. I would be deeply disheartened if you suffered damage to your home as a result.\nNext, I will tackle the LED version once I establish automated backups using a cron job...\nThanks for looking at this project! - Bob