Christmas Tree

Parametric Christmas Tree Design 🌲

Create your perfect Christmas tree with this fully customizable design! Using the included OpenSCAD file, you can make endless variations to suit your needs. A ready-to-print STL version is also included for convenience.

Download OpenSCAD here to get started, and follow the instructions below to customize your tree.

Print Settings

• Max Speed: Use the highest speed your printer can handle (e.g., 200 mm/s).
• Disable Overhang Slowing: Speeds up printing by avoiding slower speeds for overhangs.
• No Supports Needed: The design is self-supporting for a natural, fluffy look.

General Notes

• Tree Shape: Use bottom_radius and tree_height to define the overall shape. Adjust for wider bases or taller trees.
• Rendering Speed: For faster rendering, lower trunk_smoothness, reduce base_branch_count, or increase layer_spacing.
• Natural Appearance: Use branch_length_variation and branch_angle_randomness to add a more natural, irregular look.

How to Export for Printing

1. Customize Parameters: Adjust the parameters in OpenSCAD to your liking.
2. Render the Design: Press F6 on your keyboard to fully render the tree.
3. Export STL: Go to File > Export > Export as STL to save your design for 3D printing.

Parameter Descriptions

Tree Size

• bottom_radius: Width of the tree's base.
• tree_height: Total height of the tree (excluding the trunk extension).

Trunk Dimensions

• trunk_radius: Thickness of the trunk at its base.
• trunk_extension_height: Length of the trunk extending below the tree.
• trunk_smoothness: Smoothness of the trunk.
  • Higher values = smoother, but slower rendering.

Branch Appearance

• branch_width: Width of each branch.
• branch_thickness: Thickness (height) of each branch.
• branch_length_variation: Adds randomness to branch lengths for a more natural look.
  • 0 = uniform branches, higher values = more variation.

Branch Placement

• base_branch_count: Number of branches at the lowest layer, decreasing as the tree tapers upward.
• branch_angle_randomness: Adds random angles to branch placement for a natural look.
• layer_spacing: Vertical distance between branch layers.
  • Smaller values = denser layers.
• min_branch_count: Ensures a minimum number of branches in the topmost layers.