Cargo Box OpenSCAD Library

Code for generating cargo boxes.

Builds

Honda Grom OneWheel Box

RadRunner Corgi Box

Instructions for new users

• Download the scad files and keep them in the same directory.
  
  • joints.scad is a library that creates the pins for connecting parts
  • functions.scad contains the meat of the code
  • variables.scad contains all of the settings for customization
  • assembled.scad shows a 3D view of the assemlbed box
  • *_cutsheet.scad files are for generating the 2D output for actually cutting
• Open assembled.scad and optionally allprocessescutsheet.scad in OpenSCAD
• Make sure Design -> Automatic Reload and Compile is checked
• Edit variables.scad in a text editor. After saving changes the OpenSCAD windows should update.
• Play with the numbers to create the box you want. A visual representation of what the different variables do is shown below.
• Once complete render the 2D files by pressing F6
• File -> Export DXF or SVG
• The cutsheets aren't smart enough to scale for all box sizes. Some options to fix this:
  • Edit functions.scad
  • Try to drag the drawings in your CAM program. Some will support this.
  • Open the DXF or SVG in Inkscape
  • Post a copy of variables.scad on the Maslow forums. I might be able to post a fixed cutsheet module.

Instructions for advanced users

This method is best for creating many different boxes with a consistent look.

• Open src/functions.scad and src/variables.scad for reference
  • Only change things in these files that belong to all boxes
• Create a new file (preferably in builds/) and include variables.scad
  • Only add what's necessary to these files
• If starting with one of my builds the RENDER and PREVIEW comments are for my post processor:
  • https://github.com/AaronVerDow/openscad-post-processor

Variables

cargo_x

cargo_y

cargo_z

explode

pattern_gap

pattern_hole

pintail_gap

skirt

wall

wood

• Plywood
• Wood glue
• Nail gun?