Extruder-Turtle: A Library for 3D Printing Delicate, Textured, and Flexible Objects

• DOI: 10.1145/3490149.3501312
• Publication Date: 2022-02-08T18:30:51Z
• Authors: Franklin Pezutti-...; Leah Buechley
• Keywords: Code (set theory)

This paper introduces , an open-source Turtle Geometry library for 3D printing, which generates G-CODE based on the path traveled by a LOGO-inspired Turtle. We describe functionality of our and demonstrate how it provides intuitive accessible way to create objects with range interesting properties, using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers. also present collection examples–including replications previous research as well original investigations–to power flexibility this general approach. Our examples include printed textiles, textured surfaces, delicate string-art sculptures, along traditional forms.