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3D Text Generator
Status: Digitally validated with current OpenSCAD Nightly.
The editable generator is text-generator.scad. FDM printing for free-standing text, plaques, and plinth signs.
Defaults and important controls
3D PRINT in Impact Regular at 30 mm, 5 mm deep, on an auto-sized convex base.
Fit and tolerance: Font availability changes measured geometry; inspect the resolved-font diagnostics.
Open the SCAD file in OpenSCAD and use Window → Customizer to change the documented parameters. Dimensions are millimetres.
OpenSCAD and export
This generator requires a recent OpenSCAD Nightly build with textmetrics enabled.
- Open the SCAD file and select parameters in Customizer.
- Press F6 for a full render.
- Use File → Export → Export as STL for printable 3D output.
- Slice with the actual printer, nozzle, material, and layer profile.
Included examples
| Preset | STL | Digital render |
|---|---|---|
| Default standing text | Download | Preview |
| Engraved plaque | Download | Preview |
| Multiline plinth | Download | Preview |
Printing and fabrication
Print plaques and plinths on a broad flat surface; inspect standing exports before slicing.
The included STL files passed digital mesh and slicer checks. Digital validation does not establish physical fit, strength, fatigue life, or material suitability.
Known limitations
- Requires OpenSCAD Nightly with textmetrics enabled.
- Very small text, missing fonts, and shallow engraving need visual review.
License
The SCAD source, STL models, renders, and documentation in this public package are licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. See the repository LICENSE.