Suspended heart text generator

Quick guide:

Generate the model import it into Bambu Studio and select "Arachne Wall generation" and “no supports”.

Description

The provided script generates a 3D model that creates text inside a heart. Personalize the model with your names, your wedding date,... and show a gesture of appreciation to your guests.

Customization:

• line_1: The variable text_content contains the text to display in the 3D model. Default: “Laura.”
• add_and_symbol: If it is set it will add an “&” symbol between the two lines
• line_2: This variable allows writing a second line of content, if it is empty, it will center the first one.
• Font_type: The font_type variable specifies the font for the text. You can choose from various fonts such as “Noto Sans SC,” “Inter,” “Montserrat,” etc (all available at makerword customizer)
• Font_size: The font_size parameter determines the size of the text.
• width: The width parameter controls the extrusion width of the heart.
• Frame_width: The frame width.

Additional Notes:

• Expert Options: The script includes advanced parameters for fine-tuning the model, such as vertical_line_offset, line_width, line_spacing, height_gap, and heart_size_factor. Adjust these parameters if necessary to achieve the desired result.

Printing Instructions:

1. Preparation: Download the attached profile “SuspendedHeart Template”, remove the default model, and add your generated model. This ensures the configuration works as expected.

2. Preview Check: Always check the preview tab to confirm the model is complete and the slicer has not removed any parts.
   
   

3. Aracne Wall Generation: Ensure the Aracne wall generation option is active to generate the necessary overhangs.
4. Model Orientation: Keep the model orientation as generated to ensure that the overhangs are properly calculated.

How to Run the Script Locally:

• Important: Running this script in the regular OpenSCAD version may cause warnings.
• Download and install the Development Snapshot version of OpenSCAD.
• Once installed, navigate to:
  • Edit → Preferences → Features
• Enable the textmetrics feature by checking its box.

Improvements backlog:

• Allow simpler colouring of the model
• Select if you want the model to be faced up or down for better look of the front layer

Changelog:

• v3:

  -Added color support

  -Added extra fonts

• v2:
  -Disabled checkbox because of makerworld bug not displaying them correctly.
  -Added chinese version
• v1: Initial release

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