Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Fit text to arbitrary surface in OpenSCAD is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by arpruss, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Fit text to arbitrary surface in OpenSCAD 3D printable model by arpruss

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Fit text to arbitrary surface in OpenSCAD

Source: Thingiverse by arpruss

The Fit text to arbitrary surface in OpenSCAD is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by arpruss. This uses my Hershey fonts and function evaluation libraries to provide a module that fits text to an arbitrary surface with arbitrary distortion (i.e., uv mapping). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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159 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-10 License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Decor & Art

Tags: fonts, hershey, text

About this model

This uses my Hershey fonts and function evaluation libraries to provide a module that fits text to an arbitrary surface with arbitrary distortion (i.e., uv mapping). See the demo code in maphershey.scad. If you want to use this in production, download the latest Hershey and eval libraries from their own pages, rather than relying on the ones bundled in the mapshershey-standalone.scad file. Usage: use ; mapHershey(text,f="[u,v,0]",font="timesr",halign="left",valign="baseline",size=1) { stylusObject } where stylusObject is whatever object you want to draw the letters with (e.g., a small sphere or a cube or a cylinder). The z-axis of the stylusObject will be oriented outward when the text is rendered.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Fit text to arbitrary surface in OpenSCAD is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by arpruss.
Who made this model?: Designed by arpruss, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.