Flex Tracks for trains
Let's try something a bit different: creating flex tracks with OpenSACD, which are compatible with the Duplo train system. Since this module should be so simple, it doesn't require the 'building block generator', which makes this tool 'stand-alone'. The basic idea is having single printed walls, forming a track which is also bendable, so this […]
Train track funnels
This train track funnel customizer is most complex version of all. The funnel starts with one defined entrance, but could have countless end points. The end points are defined as an array of: Then a 2nd order curve is calculated for each track, which will then be used with path_extrude() function from the amazing dotSCAD […]
Train crossings
After building some straight & curved tracks, let's increase complixity: train crossings. This customizer has some predefined shapes: Sample crossings: Parameters Dependicies This customizer uses the Building Block Generator. So all interface parts should alreay be fine tuned for printing. Prints Someone at thingiverse posted the biggest (#6) crossing. This one needs a big printer!
Train Tracks & small bridges
Time for another customizer, let's make some standard tracks for trains. The customizer mainly creates: Dependicies This customizer makes use of other tools: Parameters Track parameters: Ramp parameters: Geometry parameters: Here some pictures of the effect of those parameters: Building tracks The different parts are heavily used: Issues inclined tracks: Looking carefull to these curved […]