Programming with OpenSCAD

The Creator of OpenSCAD, Marius Kintel, teaches anyone how to code and print fun games, puzzles, and more. OpenSCAD is free, open-source 3D modeling software; its easy-to-use programming interface is great for beginners, because the simple design lets you quickly display and view the results of your code. In Learn to Code with 3D Printing , OpenSCAD's creator will teach you all you need to know to design, program, and create amazing 3D-printed projects. Along the way, beginning programmers are introduced to essential programming concepts, like variables, loops, functions, and more.

"The 3D CAD program, OpenSCAD, is a natural tool to learn programming.  OpenSCAD lets you see the structures you are creating, thus giving instant visual feedback. This book is a concise but thorough foundation in OpenSCAD in particular and coding in general. And how better to learn than from the primary developer of the system plus an educator? Grab the book and make something cool today."
—Joan Horvath, author and co-founder Nonscriptum LLC

"Programming with OpenSCAD is a fast and clear reference for coders and designers who want to create parametric, customizable 3D models with OpenSCAD. Wait - you’ve never ever coded before? This book is for you too!! Everything is covered from the ground up in simple, friendly terms. OpenSCAD is a great entry point for coding and 3D modeling, and this book is an excellent guide and reference."
—Dr. Laura Taalman (mathgrrl), 3D designer and professor of mathematics at James Madison University

"Programming with OpenSCAD is a great way to get started designing objects to be made with a 3D printer using OpenSCAD. It introduces each new concept in a clear and concise way, always avoiding using language features ahead of explaining them, and requires no previous programming experience. Each chapter has exercises to reinforce learning and these soon become interesting objects to print on a 3D printer, so it is also a great beginner's introduction to 3D printing."
—Chris "Nop Head" Palmer, author of NopSCADlib, RepRap Core Team member

"This book opens up OpenSCAD to new audiences (students, teachers, makers), by being a systematic introduction into using OpenSCAD with well thought out 'design time' and 'big project' practices. With the knowledge gained, readers can create their own 3D-Objects, which they then can print and share. While doing so, students learn to think in 3D-Space and the concepts of computers programming, while always having a concrete visual representation of the end result in mind, making the learning concrete."
—Michael Frey, OpenSCAD Contributor

"A new language can be daunting, but this book gives you the fundamentals of 3D design and the techniques to easily create complex designs."
—Michael “...AtOz” Marx, OpenSCAD Forum & Mailing-list Administrator

"The book is built to provide everyone at any level of proficiency a great introduction to 3D design using OpenSCAD. If you’re considering learning OpenSCAD, this book could provide the guidance necessary to get up to speed in short order."
—Kerry Stevenson, Fabbaloo

"Highly recommended. A well-written, quick read that will get you going in no time!"
—Electronut Labs, @electronutLabs

Auteur

Justin Gohde and Marius Kintel

Contenu
Introduction

Chapter 1: Three-Dimensional Drawing with OpenSCAD
Chapter 2: More Ways to Transform Shapes
Chapter 3: 2D Shapes
Chapter 4: Using Loops and Variables
Chapter 5: Modules
Chapter 6: Flow Control with if Statements
Chapter 7: Design and Engineering

Appendix A: OpenSCAD Language Reference
Appendix B: Visual Command Reference