How to use the prpol STL core library

The prpol STL core library is an introductory set of parts for anyone who wants to start building with prpol without having to install OpenSCAD. To access the full range of parts and part sizes, see the instructions below on how to generate custom prpol part STLs with OpenSCAD.

1. Download the prpol STL core library from the Downloads page
2. Unzip the downloaded PRPOL folder to a location on your computer.
3. Import any of the included STL files into your preferred slicer software.
4. Find the part's docs page below for any special print setup steps it may require.

How to customize prpol parts with OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is free CAD software for designining 3D models by writing code. The prpol OpenSCAD source library is a set of easy-to-use bundles of code called modules. Each part in the prpol library has an OpenSCAD module. By changing the parameters of these modules, you can generate prpol parts of different sizes and shapes. You don't need any programming experience to get started.

1. Download OpenSCAD from openscad.org and install it.
2. Download the prpol OpenSCAD source library from the Downloads page.
3. Unzip the downloaded PRPOL folder to a location on your computer.
4. Start OpenSCAD. Use File → Open to open my-first-project.scad from the unzipped folder.
5. Copy a module call from one of the cards below and paste it into my-first-project.scad in OpenSCAD.
6. Optionally, adjust the parameters inside the parentheses to customize the part.
7. Click Preview (F5) to preview, or Render (F6) to fully render the geometry.
8. Use File → Export → Export as STL to save the rendered model for 3D printing.
9. Find the part's docs page below for any special print setup steps it may require.