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JointSCAD

Joints made easy, with JointSCAD

What is JointSCAD?

Often times 3D prints must be printed in parts. This might be due to unavoidable overhangs, or size limitations of the printer itself. Sometimes it is easier to paint individual parts which can be put together, and other times it is required in as part of an object in motion.

JointSCAD aims to be a single stop OpenSCAD library for simple, parametric joint creation.

Contents

Setup

The dist directory contains all .scad files used by JointSCAD.

The simplest way to get JointSCAD working, is to have all JointSCAD files in the same directory and include it into your SCAD project: include <path/to/JointSCAD.scad;

Contributing

See the Contributing document for more information on contributing.

License

See the License document for more information on licensing.

API

API Contents

Bridle Joint

bridleJointA(dimensions);

Bridle Joint A

Creates the centre part, which rests in between the gap created by the two 'fingers' of its counterpart.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

bridleJointB(dimensions);

Bridle Joint B

Creates the two 'fingers', which is intended to receive its counterpart.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

Dovetail Joint

dovetailJointA(dimensions, numberOfDovetails);

Dovetail Joint A

Creates the "dovetails", which rests in between the gaps created by its counterpart.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
numberOfDovetails Number A number which specifies the number of dovetails to use in the joint. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

dovetailJointB(dimensions, numberOfDovetails);

Dovetail Joint B

Creates a block with gaps designed to allow the specified number of dovetails to rest in.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
numberOfDovetails Number A number which specifies the number of dovetails to use in the joint. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

Dowel Joint

dowel(sides, radius, length);

Dowel

Creates a dowel using a prism, instead of a cylinder. This is because:

  • cylinders are readily available from OpenSCAD
  • some 3D printers struggle to print round things exactly
  • sometimes a prism is preferable
Parameter Data Type Description
sides Number Specifies the number of sides the polygon should have. This polygon is extruded to create the prism.
radius Number The distance from the centre point to place each corner of the polygon.
length Number The length of the extruded prism

Note: Dowel does not have a counterpart. If the counterpart hole is required, use difference().

Finger Joint

fingerJointA(dimensions, fingerCount);

Finger Joint A

Creates one set of "fingers", which are designed to rest in between another set of "fingers".

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
fingerCount Number A number which specifies the number of fingers to use in the joint. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

fingerJointB(dimensions, fingerCount);

Finger Joint B

Creates the other set of "fingers", which are designed to rest in between the initial set of "fingers".

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
fingerCount Number A number which specifies the number of fingers to use in the joint. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

Mortise And Tenon Joint

Standard Mortise and Tenon Joint

mortise(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon);

Mortise

Creates a mortise, allowing space for a counterpart tenon to be inserted.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon slot respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

tenon(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon);

Tenon

Creates a tenon, designed to be inserted into a matching mortise.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

Pinned Mortise and Tenon Joint

pinnedMortise(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon, numberOfDowels, dowelSides, dowelRadius);

Pinned Mortise

Creates a mortise, allowing space for a counterpart tenon to be inserted. In addition, this adds a respective amount of slots for pins to be inserted.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon slot respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
numberOfDowels Number The number of pins/dowels to be used in joint creation. These pins are evenly spread, vertically, along the centre of the joint.
dowelSides Number The number of sides the polygon to be extruded should have, which is used to create the slot for each pin/dowel.
dowelRadius Number The distance of each corner in the polygon, from its centre.

pinnedTenon(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon, numberOfDowels, dowelSides, dowelRadius);

Pinned Tenon

Creates a tenon, designed to be inserted into a matching mortise. In addition, this adds a respective amount of slots for pins to be inserted.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
numberOfDowels Number The number of pins/dowels to be used in joint creation. These pins are evenly spread, vertically, along the centre of the joint.
dowelSides Number The number of sides the polygon to be extruded should have, which is used to create the slot for each pin/dowel.
dowelRadius Number The distance of each corner in the polygon, from its centre.

Shouldered Mortise and Tenon Joint

shoulderedMortise(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon, proportionOfShoulder);

Shouldered Mortise

Creates a mortise, allowing space for a counterpart tenon to be inserted. In addition, adds two supporting shoulders for the tenon.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon slot respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionOfShoulder Number The width of the shoulder, in relation to the tenon, rather than the entire joint.

shoulderedTenon(dimensions, proportionsOfTenon, proportionOfShoulder);

Shouldered Tenon

Creates a tenon, designed to be inserted into a matching mortise. In addition, adds two supporting shoulders for the tenon.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionsOfTenon Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes proportions of the [x, y, z] dimensions of the tenon respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.
proportionOfShoulder Number The width of the shoulder, in relation to the tenon, rather than the entire joint.

Scarf Joint

scarfJointA(dimensions);

Scarf Joint A

Creates one half of a scarf joint. This half is the upper/left half of a scarf joint.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

scarfJointB(dimensions);

Scarf Joint B

Creates the other half of a scarf joint. This half is the lower/right half of a scarf joint.

Parameter Data Type Description
dimensions Number[3] An array/vector of three numbers, which describes the [x, y, z] dimensions of the joint respectively. This should be the same when used with its counterpart to ensure correct sizing.

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