def xulaconnector():
    screw_xuout = 2.5
    screw_xuin = 1.5
    screw_toph = 1
    offset = 5
    length = offset + THICK_WALL
    # XULA2 is attached to the top with two screws
    screw_xula = hscrew(screw_xuout, screw_toph, screw_xuin, length)
    screws_xula = screw_xula + right(58)(screw_xula)
    screws_xula += up(48.8)(screws_xula)
    xula_base = screws_xula
    # Raspberry connector xula2
    rsp_cnctr = cube([58 - 2 * (screw_xuin + THICK_WALL * 0.5), length, 6])
    xula_base += translate([screw_xuin + THICK_WALL * 0.5, -length,
                            -3 + 48.8])(hole()(rsp_cnctr))
    # add stickit connector
    top_height = 4  # top height screw in mm
    top_r = 3.5  # top r screw in mm
    shaft_r = 2
    screw_stick = hscrew(top_r, top_height, shaft_r, length)
    screws_stick = screw_stick + up(15)(screw_stick)
    # stickit length 49.6-1.28-2-2
    # 15.5+1.5+1.2-1.5
    xula_base += translate(
        [-(49.6 - 1.28 - 2 - 2) - 8, 0,
         15.5 + 1.5 + 1.2 - 1.5 - 2.7])(screws_stick)
    xula_base += translate([-60, -2, -8])(cube([123, 2, 61]))
    xula_base = up(THICK_WALL + 11)(xula_base)
    # add down connector
    base_exit = cube([58 + 2 * screw_xuin + THICK_WALL, 16, THICK_WALL])
    base_exit += hole()(translate(
        [screw_xuin + THICK_WALL * 0.5, THICK_WALL,
         0])(cube([58 - 2 * (screw_xuin + THICK_WALL * 0.5), 12, THICK_WALL])))
    xula_base += back(16)(base_exit)
    return xula_base
def createlogo():
    """createlogo

    Openscad cannot handle the Storm font. To mitigate, a vector image of the
    storm font is converted to PNG via Inkscape. The PNG image is linearly
    extruded and converted to a STL.
    This STL is imported by this function, to create the logo.
    """
    # TODO: move Python converter for logo to here
    # LOGO bounding box x  = 234 , y = 26, z = 1
    # scaled to x = 120, y = 13
    x_bound = 120 + THICK_WALL * 2
    y_bound = 13 + THICK_WALL * 2

    # TODO: should throw error !! you removed logo
    logo = scale([0.5, 0.5, 1])(import_stl('hexastorm.stl'))
    logo = None
    # openscad cannot handle minkowski on hexastorm logo
    # logo_mink = up(1)(minkowski()(cylinder(r=0.5, h=1), logo))
    result = translate([-0.5 * x_bound, -0.5 * y_bound, 0])(cube(
        [x_bound, y_bound, 1])) - hole()(mirror([0, 1, 0])(logo))
    result = scale([1, 1, HEIGHT_TOP - THICK_WALL
                    ])(translate([0.5 * x_bound, 0.5 * y_bound, 0])(result))
    result = up(HEIGHT_TOP - THICK_WALL)(cube([x_bound, y_bound, 1]))
    # TODO: Openscad can create a preview but does not render the logo,
    #      at the moment we resort to
    # modiefs in blender
    return result
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def ueyeholder():
    """ueyeholder
    creates a holder for an ueye camera

    A holder for an uEye camera to view upward.
    The uEye camera cannot look upward due its connector on the back.
    This design solves this problem via a cubical enclosure.
    """
    #### UEYE cubical dimension
    margin = 0.3
    size_x = 34  # mm
    size_y = 32  # mm
    size_z = 34.6  # mm
    ### UEYE screw
    screw_d = 3  # mm
    screw_z = 30.4  # sep z-direction
    screw_z -= screw_d
    screw_ytop = 19.8  # mm
    screw_ytop -= screw_d
    screw_ybottom = 21.8
    screw_ybottom -= screw_d
    screw_zoff = 1.3 + screw_d / 2
    connector_z = 18  # mm
    connector_x = 16.2  # mm
    ####
    # box
    # camera is pushed in from bottom
    holder = cube([
        size_x + 2 * THCKW + margin, size_y + 2 * THCKW + margin,
        size_z + THCKW + connector_z + margin
    ])
    holder -= translate([THCKW, THCKW, THCKW])(cube([
        size_x + margin, size_y + margin, size_z + THCKW + connector_z + margin
    ]))
    # 4 screw holes
    socket = cylinder(h=size_x + 2 * THCKW, r=screw_d / 2, segments=SGM)
    socket = rotate([0, 90, 0])(socket)
    sockets = socket + forward(screw_ybottom)(socket)
    temp = (screw_ytop - screw_ybottom) * 0.5
    sockets += up(screw_z)(back(temp)(socket) +
                           forward(screw_ytop - temp)(socket))
    # substraction prep sockets
    holder -= translate([
        0, (size_y - screw_ybottom) * 0.5 + THCKW + 0.5 * margin,
        screw_zoff + THCKW + connector_z + 0.5 * margin
    ])(sockets)
    # space connector
    holder -= translate([THCKW + 0.5 * (size_x - connector_x), 0, THCKW])(cube(
        [connector_x, THCKW, size_z + THCKW + connector_z]))
    return holder
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def mc_details(event):
    """
    append MC details to array. Now only:
        - MC impact point on ground
    :param event:
    :return:
    """
    # add MC core x and y
    cross = text(text="+", size=5000)
    cross = cross + translate([1000, 1000, 0])(text(text="MC", size=1000))
    cross = color([1, 0, 0])(linear_extrude(200)(cross))
    cross = translate(
        [event.mc.core_x.to('cm').value,
         event.mc.core_y.to('cm').value, 0])(cross)
    return cross
def lasershim(height):
    """lasershim

    This is a shim which can be used to pad. The base of the shim is in the
    XY plane at quadrant 1. One corner is at the origin. The width is parallel
    to the x-axis.
    The shim can be used if the laserbase is not correctly alligned.
    The laser was provided by Odic Force, productid OFL510-1.

    param: height: defines height shim [mm]
    """
    # PARAMETER
    xdisp = 48.5  # [mm], x-displacement screw
    ydisp = 16  # [mm], y-displacement screws
    r_shaft = 2 + 0.5  # [mm], shaft radius screws
    length = 75  # [mm], x-direction length laser
    width = 30  # [mm], y-direction width laser
    screw_offst = 7  # [mm], screw offset  +x-edge

    # MAXIMAL MATERIAL BASE
    base = cube([length, width, height])
    # screw holes
    screws = cylinder(h=height, r=r_shaft) + right(xdisp)(cylinder(h=height,
                                                                   r=r_shaft))
    spiegel = forward(ydisp / 2)(mirror([0, 1, 0])(back(ydisp / 2)(screws)))
    screws += spiegel
    # create holes
    base -= translate([length - xdisp - screw_offst, (width - ydisp) / 2,
                       0])(screws)
    return base
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def rot_arrow(radius, angle_init, angle_end, label, text_flip=False):
    """
    Create curved arrow as 1 degree-step cylinders with a cone at the end ==> arrow
    Add also a label in the middle of the arrox as a text.
    :param radius: radius is in cm
    :param angle_init: in degrees
    :param angle_end: in degrees
    :param label: label to be given to the arrow
    :param text_flip: rotate text by 180 degrees
    :return: arrow

    example:

    arr_curved = color([1, 0, 0])(rot_arrow(8000, az.to('deg').value,0, label='AZ'))
    array.add(arr_curved)

    """
    curved_arrow = union()
    point = cylinder(r1=radius / 15, r2=0, h=radius / 8)
    point = rotate([0, -90, -90])(point)

    if angle_end > angle_init:
        angles = np.deg2rad(np.arange(angle_init, angle_end, 1))[1:-5]
        x = radius * np.cos(angles)
        y = radius * np.sin(angles)
        point = rotate([0, 0, np.rad2deg(angles[-2])])(point)
    elif angle_end < angle_init:
        angles = np.deg2rad(np.arange(angle_init, angle_end, -1))[:-5]
        x = radius * np.cos(angles)
        y = radius * np.sin(angles)
        point = rotate([0, 0, np.rad2deg(angles[-2]) + 180])(point)

    curved_body = arco(x, y, radius / 30)
    point = translate([x[-2], y[-2], 0])(point)
    curved_arrow.add(point)
    curved_arrow.add(curved_body)
    testo = linear_extrude(radius / 30)(text(label, size=radius / 5))
    index = x.size // 3 * 2
    testo = rotate([0, 0, np.rad2deg(angles[index])])(testo)
    if text_flip:
        testo = rotate([0, 0, 180])(testo)
        testo = translate(
            [0.15 * len(label) * x[index], 0.15 * len(label) * y[index],
             0])(testo)
    testo = translate([1.1 * x[index], 1.1 * y[index], 0])(testo)
    curved_arrow.add(testo)
    return curved_arrow
def polygonshim(height):
    """polygonshim

    The polygon shim is located in first quadrant of the XY plane.
    A corner is at the origin. The width is parallel to the y-axis.
    The shim can be used to align the polygon.
    The shim was designed for polygon mirror Motor aficio 1018 G029-196.

    :param height: height shim
    """
    # BASE:
    length = 68  # mm [y-direction]
    width = 48  # mm [x-direction]
    r_shaft = 2  # mm shaft radius
    slot_width = 2  # width slot
    base = cube([width / 2, length, height])

    def slot(radius, height, width):
        """slot

        openscad styled vertically oriented printable slot
        origin formed by the center of the left circle

        :param radius: the radius of the top of the screw
        :param height: the height of the slot
        :param width: the width of the slot, i.e. distance between radii
        """
        cyl = cylinder(h=height, r=radius)
        outer = hull()(cyl, right(width)(cyl))
        return outer

    # create 2 screw slots
    simple_slot = slot(r_shaft, height, slot_width)
    base -= translate([3.1, length - 4, 0])(simple_slot)
    base -= translate([3.2, 4 + 1.29, 0])(rotate([0, 0, -50])(simple_slot))
    # create hole for polygon rotation axis
    base -= translate([24, 24, 0])(cylinder(h=height, r=10))
    # create hole for polygon lock
    base -= translate([24 - 7.5, 0, 0])(cube([15, 10, height]))
    #  mirror and add to original
    spiegelold = right(width)(mirror([1, 0, 0])(base))
    base += spiegelold
    return base
def topbox(down, logo):
    """topbox

    constructs the top part of the box
    :param down: if true downward ray box created
    :param logo: if true logo is generated, logo slows rendering
    """
    top = cube([LENGTH_TOP, WIDTH_TOP, THICK_WALL])
    # 4 screws used, 2 was insufficient
    screw_fixout = 3.5  # mm (radius)
    screw_fixin = 2  # TODO: connect to holesize threaded inserti
    screw_toph = 5
    cyl = screw(screw_fixout, screw_toph, screw_fixin, HEIGHT_TOP)
    top += translate([SCREW_FIXOFFST, SCREW_FIXOFFST, 0])(cyl)
    top += translate([LENGTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, SCREW_FIXOFFST, 0])(cyl)
    top += translate(
        [LENGTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, WIDTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, 0])(cyl)
    top += translate([SCREW_FIXOFFST, WIDTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, 0])(cyl)

    # sliding should be prevented with 4 protrusion,
    # 1 is logo and 3 other are knobs
    x_knob = cube([THICK_WALL, THICK_WALL * 3, HEIGHT_TOP - THICK_WALL])
    x_knobs = translate(
        [THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP / 2 - 1, THICK_WALL])(x_knob) + translate([
            LENGTH_TOP - 2 * THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP / 2 - 1, THICK_WALL
        ])(x_knob)
    y_knob = cube([THICK_WALL * 3, THICK_WALL, HEIGHT_TOP - THICK_WALL])
    y_knobs = translate([LENGTH_TOP * 0.25, 0, THICK_WALL
                         ])(forward(THICK_WALL)(y_knob) +
                            forward(WIDTH_TOP - 2 * THICK_WALL)(y_knob))
    top += y_knobs + x_knobs
    # LOGO slows down render, should be turned off when developing
    if logo:
        top += translate([
            0.5 * (LENGTH_TOP - (120 + THICK_WALL * 2)),
            WIDTH_TOP - THICK_WALL - (13 + THICK_WALL * 2), 0
        ])(createlogo())
    if not down:
        laser_y = 24 + 2 * THICK_WALL
        top -= translate(
            [75 + 10 + 48 + THICK_WALL + 10, laser_y - 0.5 * 8,
             0])(cube([20, 8, THICK_WALL]))
    # FIX FOR BOX orientation
    top = rotate([0, 0, 180])(mirror([0, 1, 0])(rotate([0, 180, 0])(top)))

    return top
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def circle_trans(center, radius, height):
    """
    Draw translated circle at *center* and with *radius*
    :param center: tuple (x,y) for the center
    :param radius: radius of pixel element
    :param height: height of camera to be plotted
    :return: the translated circle
    """
    (center_x, center_y) = center
    return translate([center_x, center_y])(cylinder(r=radius,
                                                    h=height,
                                                    segments=6))
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def threadedinsert(flip_x, thick, holesize, length):
    """insert
    heatpress insert

    Heatpress can be inserted from the top. The screw should also be inserted
    from the top. The screw is centered at the origin.
    The wall thickness are specified by;
    http://uk.farnell.com/tr-fastenings-brass-inserts-for-plastics
    The length and hole size should be obtained from the sheet.
    this threaded is supported by a triangle and can be mirrored in the
    x-direction
    :param flip_x: flip insert in, origin shifted back
    :param length: length of the insert
    :param holesize: diameter of the hole
    """
    # NOTE: other options
    # -sliding ; this results in a cable collision
    # -press insert; more recommended for photopolymer parts, less permanent
    # -bolt printed inside; requires print pause, not useful in production
    # -magnet; magnets are dangerous for electronics
    x_extent = holesize + 2 * thick
    y_extent = holesize / 2 + thick + SCREW_FIXOFFST
    base = cube([x_extent, y_extent, length])
    triangle = polygon([[0, 0], [y_extent, y_extent], [0, y_extent]])
    prism = linear_extrude(x_extent)(triangle)
    support = translate([x_extent, y_extent, 0])(rotate([90, 0, -90])(prism))
    base = support + up(y_extent)(base)
    base -= translate([holesize / 2 + thick, holesize / 2 + thick,
                       0])(cylinder(h=length + y_extent,
                                    r=holesize / 2,
                                    segments=30))
    # changed orientation to simplify placement
    base = down(y_extent + length)(base)
    # center origin at Z-axis
    base = translate(
        [-x_extent / 2, -SCREW_FIXOFFST + thick + holesize / 2, 0])(base)
    if flip_x:
        base = rotate([0, 0, 180])(base)
    return base
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def mirror_plane_creator(tel_type, radius):
    """
    Create a fake mirror plane and hole at center
    :param tel_type: select mirror plane type: 'LST', 'MST'
    :param radius: radius of the mirror plane. (e.g.: LST is 11,50 m == 23/2 m)
    :return: mirror_plane with
    """
    if tel_type == 'LST':
        mirror_plane = difference()
        mirror_plane.add(color([1, 0, 0])(sphere(radius)))
        mirror_plane.add(
            translate([0, 0, 1.6 * radius])(color([0, 0, 1,
                                                   0.7])(sphere(radius * 2))))
        cal_box = color([1, 0,
                         0])(translate([0, 0,
                                        -radius])(cylinder(r=radius / 6,
                                                           h=radius * 2)))
        mirror_plane.add(cal_box)
    elif tel_type == 'MST':
        # first create a big sphere (to have a big curvature radius), then cut a hole for the calbox
        spheres = difference()
        spheres.add(color([1, 0, 0])(sphere(3 * radius)))
        spheres.add(color([0, 0, 1, 0.6])(sphere(3 * radius * 0.96)))
        cal_box = color([1, 0,
                         0])(translate([0, 0,
                                        -3 * radius])(cylinder(r=radius / 6,
                                                               h=radius * 2)))
        spheres.add(cal_box)

        # then select only one part of the full sphere
        mirror_plane = intersection()
        mirror_plane.add(spheres)
        sel_region = translate([0, 0, -3 * radius])(cylinder(r=radius,
                                                             h=radius))
        mirror_plane.add(sel_region)

        # finally translate everything at zero
        mirror_plane = translate([0, 0, 3 * radius])(mirror_plane)
    return mirror_plane
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def laserbase(laserheight):
    """laserabase
    creates the basis for the laser with ventilation wall

    The laserbase is in the XY plane at quadrant 1.
    One corner is at the origin. The width is parallel to the x-axis.
    The laser was provided by Odic Force, productid OFL510-1.
    The padheight is laser height- 16.5 The laserbundle travels in
    the +x direction and departs from the center, that is 15 mm.
    param: laserheight: the desired height of the laser
    """
    # The laser tube is at 8 mm from bottom.
    # The laser tube has a diameter of 17 mm
    # The laser is at 8 + 17 * 0.5 - 1  = 16.5 mm (shim of 1 mm needed)
    # The laser base is 30x60 mm, which was made
    # 30x75 mm to make room for the ventilator

    # PARAMETERS
    height = laserheight - 15.5  # [mm],
    xdisp = 48.5  # [mm], x-displacement screws
    ydisp = 16  # [mm], y-displacement screws
    r_shaft = 2  # [mm], shaft radius screws
    h_head = 5  # [mm], height shaft head
    r_head = 3.5  # [mm], top radius screws
    tspile = 4  # [mm], y-thickness ventilation spile
    hspile = 25  # [mm], height ventilation spile
    length = 75  # [mm], x-direction length laser
    width = 30  # [mm], y-direction width laser
    screw_offst = 7  # [mm], screw offset +x-edge

    # MINIMAL MATERIAL BASE
    screws = screw(r_head, h_head, r_shaft, height) + right(xdisp)(screw(
        r_head, h_head, r_shaft, height))
    spiegel = forward(ydisp / 2)(mirror([0, 1, 0])(back(ydisp / 2)(screws)))
    screws += spiegel
    base = translate([length - xdisp - screw_offst, (width - ydisp) / 2,
                      0])(screws)
    # ventilation wall
    # spile
    spile = up(height)(cube([THICK_WALL, tspile, hspile]))
    nofspiles = ceil((width) / (tspile * 2))
    # shift base
    base = right(THICK_WALL)(base)
    # add wall
    base += cube([THICK_WALL, width, HEIGHT_WALL])
    # create pockets
    for i in range(0, nofspiles):
        base -= hole()(forward(i * 2 * tspile + THICK_WALL)(spile))

    return base
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def arrow(heigth, tail, label, rotation=(0, 0, 0)):
    """
    Create arrow with rotation. Default is VERTICAL, along Z-axis
    :param heigth: (float) height
    :param tail:    (tuple) position of tail.
    :param rotation: (tuple) rotation along x, y and z axis
    :param label: something converted to string to put as label on axis
    :return: arrow with label
    TODO: add rotation from rotation function and not with the *rotate* in *solid*
    """
    arrow_inst = union()
    arrow_inst.add(cylinder(r=heigth / 20, h=heigth))
    arrow_inst.add(
        translate([0, 0, heigth])(cylinder(r1=heigth / 10, r2=0,
                                           h=heigth / 8)))
    arrow_inst.add(
        translate([0, 0, heigth * 1.2])(rotate([90, -90, 0])(linear_extrude(
            heigth / 40)(text(text=label,
                              size=heigth / 5,
                              font="Cantarell:style=Bold")))))
    arrow_inst = rotate(list(rotation))(arrow_inst)
    arrow_inst = translate(list(tail))(arrow_inst)
    return arrow_inst
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def ground_grid(event, tel_pos=False):
    """
    Return the telescopes positions in the GroundFrame and plot on ground
    :param event: input event selected from simtel
    :param tel_pos: (bool) if True, plot the telescopes as spheres
    :return:
    """
    alt = event.mcheader.run_array_direction[1]
    az = event.mcheader.run_array_direction[0]
    array_pointing = HorizonFrame(alt=alt, az=az)

    ground_coordinates = GroundFrame(x=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.x,
                                     y=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.y,
                                     z=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.z,
                                     pointing_direction=array_pointing)

    grid_unit = 20000  # in centimeters

    ground_system = union()
    if tel_pos:
        # for i in range(ground_coordinates.x.size):
        for i in range(50):
            coords = [
                100 * ground_coordinates.x[i].value,
                100 * ground_coordinates.y[i].value,
                100 * ground_coordinates.z[i].value
            ]
            position = translate(coords)(color([0, 0, 1])(sphere(r=800)))
            ground_system.add(position)

    grid = grid_plane(
        grid_unit=grid_unit,
        count=2 *
        int(100 * np.max(np.abs(ground_coordinates.x.value)) / grid_unit),
        line_weight=200,
        plane='xy')

    grid = color([0, 0, 1, 0.5])(grid)
    ground_system.add(grid)

    # SYSTEM + ARROW
    ref_arr = ref_arrow_3d(8000,
                           origin=(1000, 1000, 0),
                           label={
                               'x': "x_gnd = NORTH",
                               'y': "y_gnd = WEST",
                               'z': "z_gnd"
                           })
    ground_system = ground_system + ref_arr
    return ground_system
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def arco(x, y, radius):
    """
    Create curve from set of point. Each point is connected with a cylinder
    The curve must be 2D, because I want to perform only rotations along one axis.
    Connect P(x[i],y[i]) and P(x[i+1], y[y+1])
    :param x: np.array with the x points
    :param y: np.array with the "heights"
    :param radius: dimension cylinder
    :return: curve
    """
    arco_sum = union()
    for i in range(x.size - 1):
        begin = (x[i], y[i])
        end = (x[i + 1], y[i + 1])
        angle = np.rad2deg(np.arctan((y[i] - y[i + 1]) / (x[i] - x[i + 1])))

        heigth = length(end, begin)
        new_cylinder = multmatrix(m=rotation(90, 'y'))(cylinder(h=heigth,
                                                                r=radius))
        new_cylinder = multmatrix(m=rotation(angle, 'z'))(new_cylinder)
        new_cylinder = translate(list(begin))(new_cylinder)
        arco_sum.add(new_cylinder)
    return arco_sum
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def struct_spider(height, radius_square_low, radius_square_top):
    """
    Create structure for MST and SST camera with one mirror (FOR THE MOMENT).
    :param height: height between mirror plane and camera plane
    :param radius_square_low: radius in the lower part (mirror plane)
    :param radius_square_top: radius in the upper part (camera plane)
    :return: 4 spider and camera structure
    """
    structure = union()
    sides = 4
    delta_angles = 360. / sides

    incl_angle = 90 - np.rad2deg(
        np.arctan(height / (radius_square_low - radius_square_top)))

    spider = cylinder(h=height, r=20)
    spider = multmatrix(m=rotation(incl_angle, 'y'))(spider)
    spider = translate([-radius_square_low + 25, 0, 110])(spider)

    for i in range(sides):
        structure = multmatrix(m=rotation(delta_angles, 'z'))(structure)
        structure.add(spider)
    structure = multmatrix(m=rotation(45, 'z'))(structure)
    return structure
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def telescope(tel_description,
              camera_display_bool,
              pointing,
              origin,
              tel_num='0',
              ref_camera=True,
              ref_tel=False,
              sim_to_real=False):
    """
    Create telescope. Implemented only 'LST' by now. Everything is somehow in centimeters.
    :param tel_description: string for telescope type. 'LST', 'MST', ecc.
    :param camera_display_bool: input from camera_event.py loaded another event.
    :param pointing: dictionary for pointing directions in degrees above horizon, {'alt': val, 'az': val}
    :param origin: (x, y, z) position of the telescope
    :param tel_num: (int) Telescope ID to be plotted with the telescope
    :param ref_camera: (bool) create ref frame on camera
    :param ref_tel: (bool) create ref frame at the center of the telescope...TODO: needed?
    :param sim_to_real: (bool) WITHOUT THIS THE CAMERA IS IN CTAPIPE VISUALIZATION != REAL WORLD
    :return: geometry for the telescope.

    TODO: create real substructure for telescope?
    """

    DC_list = ['LSTCam', 'FlashCam', 'NectarCam', 'DigiCam']
    SC_list = ['SCTCam', 'ASTRICam', 'CHEC']

    # unpack camera_display values
    camera_display = camera_display_bool[0]
    bool_trig = camera_display_bool[1]

    if bool_trig:
        color_trig = [1, 0, 0]
    else:
        color_trig = [0, 1, 0]

    telescope_struct = union()

    tel_type = tel_description.split(':')[0]
    camera_name = tel_description.split(':')[1]

    if camera_name in DC_list:
        if tel_type == 'LST':
            # create mirror plane
            mirror_plane = mirror_plane_creator(tel_type=tel_type, radius=1150)

            # define arch
            arch = union()
            x_arco = np.linspace(-2200 / 2, 2200 / 2, 50)
            y_arco = 4 / 2300 * x_arco**2
            arch_struct = color([1, 0, 0])(arco(x_arco, y_arco, 30))
            arch_struct = multmatrix(m=rotation(-90, 'y'))(arch_struct)
            arch_struct = multmatrix(m=rotation(-90, 'x'))(arch_struct)
            arch.add(arch_struct)

            arch = translate([0, 0, np.max(y_arco) - 200])(arch)

            # append camera to arch
            camera_frame = cube([400, 400, 190], center=True)

            if sim_to_real:
                camera_display = multmatrix(
                    m=rotation(90, 'z'))(camera_display)
                camera_display = multmatrix(
                    m=rotation(180, 'x'))(camera_display)

            # check for arrows in reference frame
            camera_frame = camera_frame + camera_display

            if ref_camera:
                arrow_camera = ref_arrow_2d(500,
                                            label={
                                                'x': "x_cam",
                                                'y': "y_cam"
                                            },
                                            origin=(0, 0))
                arrow_camera = multmatrix(m=rotation(180, 'x'))(arrow_camera)
                camera_frame = camera_frame + arrow_camera

            # ADD camera_frame and camera display to arch structure
            arch.add(camera_frame)

            # put together arch and mirror plane
            telescope_struct.add(arch)
            telescope_struct.add(mirror_plane)
            # telescope_struct = translate([0, 0, 450])(telescope_struct)

        elif tel_type == 'MST':
            radius = 600
            height = 1800
            ratio_cam = 2
            mirror_plane = mirror_plane_creator(tel_type=tel_type,
                                                radius=radius)
            telescope_struct.add(mirror_plane)

            # add the long spiders to the structure
            structure = struct_spider(height, radius, radius / ratio_cam)

            # create camera structure with ref arrow and overplot the event
            side_cam = 2 * (radius / ratio_cam) / np.sqrt(2)
            camera_frame = cube([side_cam, side_cam, 100], center=True)
            if sim_to_real:
                camera_display = multmatrix(
                    m=rotation(90, 'z'))(camera_display)
                camera_display = multmatrix(
                    m=rotation(180, 'x'))(camera_display)
            camera_frame = camera_frame + camera_display

            # check for arrows in reference frame
            if ref_camera:
                arrow_camera = ref_arrow_2d(500,
                                            label={
                                                'x': "x_cam",
                                                'y': "y_cam"
                                            },
                                            origin=(0, 0))
                arrow_camera = multmatrix(m=rotation(180, 'x'))(arrow_camera)
                camera_frame = camera_frame + arrow_camera

            camera_frame = translate([0, 0, 110])(camera_frame)

            # raise to top of telescope, minus 30 cm in order to look nicer
            camera_frame = translate([0, 0, height - 30])(camera_frame)
            structure = structure + camera_frame

            # add structure, camera frame and camera on the telescope structure
            telescope_struct.add(structure)
            # telescope_struct = translate([0, 0, -150])(telescope_struct)

        elif tel_type == 'SST-1M':
            # TODO: CREATE MODEL FOR SST 1-M: re-use the MST
            print("sst")
            pass

    elif camera_name in SC_list:
        pass
        if tel_type == 'MST-SCT':
            print("MST-SCT")
        elif tel_type == 'SST:ASTRI':
            print("SST:ASTRI")
        elif tel_type == 'SST-GCT':
            print("SST-GCT")
    else:
        print("NO tel_name FOUND")
        sys.exit()

    telescope_struct = multmatrix(m=rotation(-90, 'z'))(telescope_struct)

    # rotate to pointing. First move in ALTITUDE and then in AZIMUTH
    zen = 90 - pointing['alt'].value
    az = pointing['az'].value
    telescope_struct = multmatrix(m=rotation(zen, 'y'))(telescope_struct)
    telescope_struct = multmatrix(m=rotation(-az, 'z'))(telescope_struct)

    # ADD TELESCOPE ID
    print(tel_num, tel_type)
    tel_number = color(color_trig)(linear_extrude(100)(text(text=str(tel_num),
                                                            size=10000,
                                                            spacing=0.1)))
    tel_number = rotate((0, 0, az + 90))(tel_number)
    tel_number = translate((origin[0] - 700, origin[1] - 700, 0))(tel_number)
    telescope_struct = translate(list(origin))(telescope_struct)
    telescope_struct = telescope_struct + tel_number

    return telescope_struct
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def polygonbase(laserheight):
    """polygonbase

    defines the base of a polygon

    The polygon base is located in the first quadrant of the XY plane.
    A corner is at the origin. The width is parallel the y-axis.
    The laser bundle is at 24 mm in the y-direction and the laser bundle
    should be between [10.65, 13.65] mm in the z-direction.
    The height of the base is laserheight - 12.15 mm.
    The height of the base should be at least 7.2 mm. The polygon motor result
    in a protrusion.
    The laser is directed in the +x-direction. The length is oriented along
    y-axis, 21000 RPM polygon
    base could be rotated if laserbase is made smaller. New polygon base at
    24000 RPM seems to be harder to rotate.
    The polygon rotates clockwise.

    :param laserheight: the desired height of the laser, [mm]
    """
    # TODO: the polygon is larger than its, it has a negative x- and y-extent
    # BASE:
    length = 68  # [mm], y-direction
    width = 48  # [mm], x-direction
    height = laserheight - 12.5  # [mm]
    r_shaft = 2  # [mm], shaft radius
    r_head = 3.5  # [mm], head radius
    h_head = 5  # [mm], head insert
    slot_width = 2  # [mm], width slot

    def slot(r_head, h_head, r_shaft, width, height):
        """slot

        openscad styled vertically oriented printable slot
        origin formed by the center of left circle

        :param r_head: the radius of the top of the screw, [mm]
        :param h_head: the height of the top of the screw, [mm]
        :param r_shaft: the radius of the shaft of the  screw, [mm]
        :param width: the width of the slot, [mm]
        :param height: the height of the slot, [mm]
         """
        h_shaft = height - h_head - (r_head - r_shaft)
        head = cylinder(h=h_head, r=r_head, segments=30)
        # 45 degrees cone for printability
        cone = up(h_head)(cylinder(h=r_head - r_shaft,
                                   r1=r_head,
                                   r2=r_shaft,
                                   segments=30))
        shaft = up(h_head + (r_head - r_shaft))(cylinder(h=h_shaft,
                                                         r=r_shaft,
                                                         segments=30))
        cyl = head + cone + shaft
        inner = hull()(cyl, right(width)(cyl))
        cyl = cylinder(h=height, r=r_head + THICK_WALL)
        outer = hull()(cyl, right(width)(cyl))
        slot = outer - hole()(inner)
        return slot

    wall_slot = slot(r_head, h_head, r_shaft, slot_width, height)
    base = translate([3.1, length - 4, 0])(wall_slot)
    base += translate([3.2, 4 + 1.29, 0])(rotate([0, 0, -50])(wall_slot))
    spiegel = right(width)(mirror([1, 0, 0])(base))
    base += spiegel
    return base
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def mirrormount(down, laserheight):
    """mirrormount

    A 25 mm x 25 mm square and 2 mm thick first sided mirror is used to refract
    the ray downward or upward. The thickness is in the +x-direction.
    This mirror is tilted at a 45 degrees and is positioned by a holder.
    The holder is put in place via two pillars.
    A photodiode mount is placed into these pillars to detect the laser motion.
    It is important that the photodiode is at the correct height
    The photodiode_height is LASER_HEIGHT-2.5, to ensure the laser hits the
    photodiode at its center.
    :param down: if true downward refraction, if false upward refraction
    :param laserheight: height laser bundle, [mm]
    """
    width_mirror = 25  # [mm]
    # thickness y+ pillar, y- pillar is insert+THICK_wall
    tpillar_left = 14  # [mm]
    insert_mirror = 5  # [mm]
    thick_mirror = 2  # [mm]
    # height_mirror < photodiode_height
    height_mirror = laserheight - 6  # [mm]
    # 4.5 determined via felix printed box
    photodiode_height = laserheight - 4.5  # [mm]
    cable_guide = 2  # [mm]
    # sensor width with cables is 5.6 (measurement @diode)
    sensor_width = 2  # [mm]
    # sensor height is 4 (measurement @ photodiode)
    sensor_height = 4.5  # [mm]
    sensor_insert = 2  # [mm] diode thickness i 2 @ measured
    # margin is needed for FFF printer
    margin = 0.5  # [mm]
    # defines the thickness of the holder
    thick = 1.3  # [mm]
    # offset constraint set by upward proj. due to cable collision possibility
    offset = 19  # [mm] offset sensor pole
    x_width = 0.5 * sqrt(2) * (thick_mirror + margin + 2 * thick)
    # TODO: xbound seems to be an y_bound
    x_bound = 0.5 * sqrt(2) * (2 * thick + width_mirror + margin) + x_width
    y_bound = offset + THICK_WALL + sensor_insert

    holder = cube([
        thick_mirror + margin + 2 * thick,
        light_hole + THICK_WALL + insert_mirror + tpillar_left,
        width_mirror + margin + 2 * thick
    ])

    holder_inner = translate([thick, 0, thick])(cube([
        thick_mirror + margin, light_hole + tpillar_left + insert_mirror,
        width_mirror + margin
    ]))
    # the holder can contain left over of filament.
    # To remove these left over a cleaning hole is needed.
    holder_inner += translate([thick, 0, thick + width_mirror + margin])(cube(
        [thick_mirror + margin, tpillar_left - THICK_WALL, thick]))

    holder -= hole()(holder_inner)
    # up mirror
    holder = up(height_mirror)(rotate([0, 45, 0])(holder))
    # pillars
    # light exit has a width of light_hole
    # pillars are next to this exit point and have a width of tpillar_left,
    # and THICK_WALL + insert_mirror
    mount_mirror = cube([
        x_width, light_hole + tpillar_left + THICK_WALL + insert_mirror,
        height_mirror
    ])
    mount_mirror += holder
    # create pocket for light 2x is for certainty
    mount_mirror -= forward(tpillar_left)(cube(
        [2 * width_mirror, light_hole, 2 * width_mirror]))
    if not down:
        mount_mirror = right(x_bound)(mirror([1, 0, 0])(mount_mirror))

    # add mount photodiode
    # the photodiode is at height photodiode_height mm
    # the cable guides are cable_guide mm thick, the pins of the photodiode
    # are sensor width displaced, the photodiode is sensor height tall
    # the photodiode sensor insert is sensor_insert, the wall between light
    # exit and sensor is fixed at 1 mm, kept small to get maximum out of light
    # path. The top has a three time thickness, to create a connection between
    # mirror and pole
    enclosure = cube([
        THICK_WALL + sensor_insert,
        cable_guide * 2 + sensor_width + THICK_WALL + 1,
        sensor_height + photodiode_height + 2 * THICK_WALL
    ])
    photodiode = cube([
        sensor_insert + THICK_WALL, cable_guide * 2 + sensor_width,
        sensor_height
    ])
    # substract central pillar
    photodiode -= translate([0, cable_guide, 0
                             ])(cube([THICK_WALL, sensor_width,
                                      sensor_height]))
    # combine pole with photodiode housing
    pole = enclosure - hole()(translate([0, 1, photodiode_height])(photodiode))

    combined = mount_mirror + translate([offset, tpillar_left + light_hole, 0
                                         ])(pole)
    # a trafo is executed to simplify positioning;
    # light should be centered at y=0
    combined = translate([y_bound, tpillar_left + 0.5 * light_hole,
                          0])(mirror([1, 0, 0])(mirror([0, 1, 0])(combined)))
    # add tie-wrap
    # TODO: remove custom parameters
    fasten = translate([9, tpillar_left + 9,
                        0])(cable_fasten(TIE_HEIGHT, TIE_WIDTH, THICK_WALL,
                                         True))
    combined += fasten

    return combined
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def tilted_grid(event, tel_pos=False, zen_az_arrows=False):
    """
    Return the telescopes positions in the TiltedGroundFrame and plot them according to azimuth and zenith of simulation
    :param event: event selected from simtel
    :param tel_pos: (bool) If True, plot the telescopes as spheres
    :param zen_az_arrows: plot curved arrows for ZEN and AZ in titled ref frame
    :return:
    """
    alt = event.mcheader.run_array_direction[1]
    az = event.mcheader.run_array_direction[0]

    array_pointing = HorizonFrame(alt=alt, az=az)
    ground_coordinates = GroundFrame(
        x=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.x,
        y=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.y,
        z=event.inst.subarray.tel_coords.z,  # *0+15.0*u.m,
        pointing_direction=array_pointing)

    tilted_system = TiltedGroundFrame(pointing_direction=array_pointing)

    tilted = ground_coordinates.transform_to(tilted_system)

    grid_unit = 20000  # in centimeters
    tilted_system = union()

    # ADD TELESCOPES AS SPHERES
    if tel_pos:
        # for i in range(tilted.x.size):
        for i in range(50):
            coords = [100 * tilted.x[i].value, 100 * tilted.y[i].value]
            position = translate(coords)(color([1, 0, 0])(sphere(r=800)))
            tilted_system.add(position)

    # add GRID
    grid_tilted = grid_plane(
        grid_unit=grid_unit,
        count=2 *
        int(100 * np.max(np.abs(ground_coordinates.x.value)) / grid_unit),
        line_weight=200,
        plane='xy')

    grid_tilted = color([1, 0, 0, 0.5])(grid_tilted)
    grid_tilted = grid_tilted + ref_arrow_2d(
        8000, label={
            'x': "x_tilted",
            'y': "y_tilted"
        }, origin=(0, 0))

    tilted_system = rotate([0, 90 - alt.to('deg').value,
                            az.to('deg').value])(tilted_system)
    tilted_system.add(grid_tilted)

    arr_curved_az = color([1, 1, 0])(rot_arrow(8000,
                                               az.to('deg').value,
                                               0,
                                               label='AZ'))
    tilted_system.add(arr_curved_az)
    arr_curved_alt = color([1, 0, 1])(rot_arrow(8000,
                                                0,
                                                90 - alt.to('deg').value,
                                                label='ZEN'))
    arr_curved_alt = rotate([90, 0, 0])(arr_curved_alt)
    tilted_system.add(arr_curved_alt)

    return tilted_system
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def assembly():
    return sp.union()(
        sp.color('red')(spu.translate(pot_offset)(sp.rotate(
            (0, 90, 0))(sp.rotate((0, 0, -110. + angle))(trigger.volume())))),
        sp.color('green')(mount.volume()),
    )
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def hscrew(head_r, head_height, shaft_r, length):
    """horizontal screw


    a horizontal screw consists out of three parts
    * a cylinder in the wall
    * possible a continuation of the head insert
    * shaft piece
    algorithm ensures it is printable
    param head_height: height head screw
    param head_r: radius head screw
    param shaft_r: radius shaft screw
    param lenght: lenght screw
    """
    # cylinder in the wall
    if head_height > THICK_WALL:
        shift = head_height - THICK_WALL
        cyl_wall = cylinder(h=THICK_WALL, r=head_r + THICK_WALL, segments=30)
        cyl_mid = up(THICK_WALL)(cylinder(h=shift,
                                          r1=head_r + shift + THICK_WALL,
                                          r2=head_r + THICK_WALL,
                                          segments=30))
        hscrew = cyl_mid + cyl_wall
    else:
        hscrew = cylinder(h=head_height, r=head_r + THICK_WALL, segments=30)

    # two cases:
    if length - head_height > head_height:
        shift = length - THICK_WALL
        cyl_shaft = up(head_height)(cylinder(h=shift,
                                             r1=shaft_r + shift + THICK_WALL,
                                             r2=shaft_r + THICK_WALL,
                                             segments=30))
    else:
        cyl_shaft = up(head_height)(cylinder(h=length - head_height,
                                             r1=head_r + THICK_WALL,
                                             r2=shaft_r + THICK_WALL,
                                             segments=30))

    hscrew += cyl_shaft
    hscrew = rotate([90, 0, 0])(hscrew)
    # gravity only one direction --> minimize in this direction
    # shaft
    field = cube([
        2 * (shaft_r + THICK_WALL), length - head_height,
        length + 2 * shaft_r + THICK_WALL
    ])
    field = translate([-shaft_r - THICK_WALL, -length,
                       -(length + shaft_r)])(field)
    sscrew = hscrew * field
    # top
    if head_height > THICK_WALL:
        field = cube([
            2 * (head_r + THICK_WALL), head_height,
            length + 2 * head_r + THICK_WALL
        ])
        field = translate(
            [-head_r - THICK_WALL, -head_height, -(length + head_r)])
        (field)
        tscrew = hscrew * field
    else:
        tscrew = rotate([90, 0, 0])(cylinder(h=head_height,
                                             r=head_r + THICK_WALL,
                                             segments=30))

    hscrew = tscrew + sscrew
    cyl_top = down(0.1)(cylinder(h=head_height + 0.1, r=head_r, segments=30))
    cyl_shaft = up(head_height - 0.1)(cylinder(h=length - head_height + 0.1,
                                               r=shaft_r,
                                               segments=30))
    interior = rotate([90, 0, 0])(cyl_shaft + cyl_top)
    omg = hscrew - hole()(interior)
    # OMG HOLE is buggy; hscrew-=hole()(interior) does not always work
    return omg
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def generate_skyline_stl(username, year, running_matrix):
    """
    Some code of this function is from https://github.com/felixgomez/gitlab-skyline
    """
    max_run_distance = max(running_matrix)
    total_run_distance = sum(running_matrix)
    base_top_width = 23
    base_width = 30
    base_length = 150
    base_height = 10
    max_length_run_distance = 40
    bar_base_dimension = 2.5

    base_top_offset = (base_width - base_top_width) / 2
    face_angle = math.degrees(math.atan(base_height / base_top_offset))

    base_points = [
        [0, 0, 0],
        [base_length, 0, 0],
        [base_length, base_width, 0],
        [0, base_width, 0],
        [base_top_offset, base_top_offset, base_height],
        [base_length - base_top_offset, base_top_offset, base_height],
        [base_length - base_top_offset, base_width - base_top_offset, base_height],
        [base_top_offset, base_width - base_top_offset, base_height],
    ]

    base_faces = [
        [0, 1, 2, 3],  # bottom
        [4, 5, 1, 0],  # front
        [7, 6, 5, 4],  # top
        [5, 6, 2, 1],  # right
        [6, 7, 3, 2],  # back
        [7, 4, 0, 3],  # left
    ]

    base_scad = polyhedron(points=base_points, faces=base_faces)

    year_scad = rotate([face_angle, 0, 0])(
        translate(
            [
                base_length - base_length / 5,
                base_height / 2 - base_top_offset / 2 - 1,
                -1.5,
            ]
        )(linear_extrude(height=2)(text(str(year), 6)))
    )

    user_scad = rotate([face_angle, 0, 0])(
        translate([base_length / 4, base_height / 2 - base_top_offset / 2, -1.5])(
            linear_extrude(height=2)(text("@" + username, 5))
        )
    )

    total_scad = rotate([face_angle, 0, 0])(
        translate(
            [
                base_length - base_length / 3 - 17,
                base_height / 2 - base_top_offset / 2,
                -1.5,
            ]
        )(linear_extrude(height=2)(text(str(round(total_run_distance, 1)) + " km", 5)))
    )

    running_scad = rotate([face_angle, 0, 0])(
        translate([base_length / 12, base_height / 2 - base_top_offset / 2, -1])(
            linear_extrude(height=2)(text("Running", 5))
        )
    )

    bars = None

    week_number = 1
    for i in range(len(running_matrix)):

        day_number = i % 7
        if day_number == 0:
            week_number += 1

        if running_matrix[i] == 0:
            continue

        bar = translate(
            [
                base_top_offset + 2.5 + (week_number - 1) * bar_base_dimension,
                base_top_offset + 2.5 + day_number * bar_base_dimension,
                base_height,
            ]
        )(
            cube(
                [
                    bar_base_dimension,
                    bar_base_dimension,
                    running_matrix[i] * max_length_run_distance / max_run_distance,
                ]
            )
        )

        if bars is None:
            bars = bar
        else:
            bars += bar

    scad_running_filename = "running_" + username + "_" + str(year)
    scad_skyline_object = base_scad - running_scad + user_scad + total_scad + year_scad

    if bars is not None:
        scad_skyline_object += bars

    scad_render_to_file(scad_skyline_object, scad_running_filename + ".scad")

    subprocess.run(
        [
            "openscad",
            "-o",
            scad_running_filename + ".stl",
            scad_running_filename + ".scad",
        ]
    )

    print("Generated STL file " + scad_running_filename + ".stl")
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def draw_camera(event, itel, subarray, scale_cam=1.0, tail_cut_bool=False):
    """
    Draw camera, either with or without an event. Take info from a simtel file.
    Make camera a list with the second element a boolean which knows if the camera has data after the cleaning.
    :param event: event selected from simtel file.
    :param itel: telescope ID from simtel file. Select only LST IDs for the moment
    :param subarray: subarray info from the simtel file. Needed for the description of the instrument
    :param scale_cam: scale the whole camera to see it better
    :param tail_cut_bool: (bool) decide whether to perform the tailcut
    :return: return camera object to plot on a telescope object
    """
    camera_display = union()

    camera = subarray.tel[itel].camera
    if camera.cam_id == 'LSTCam':
        cam_height = 200
    elif camera.cam_id == 'NectarCam' or camera.cam_id == 'FlashCam':
        cam_height = 120
    print('plotting camera: ', camera.cam_id)

    x_pix_pos = 100 * camera.pix_x.value
    y_pix_pos = 100 * camera.pix_y.value

    # calculate pixel size and expand it a bit (1.1 scale)
    side = 1.1 * np.sqrt(((x_pix_pos[0] - x_pix_pos[1])**2 +
                          (y_pix_pos[0] - y_pix_pos[1])**2)) / 2

    data_after_cleaning = False

    # Perform tailcut cleaning on image
    pic_th = tail_cut[camera.cam_id][0]
    bound_th = tail_cut[camera.cam_id][1]
    image_cal = event.dl1.tel[itel].image[0]

    if tail_cut_bool:
        mask_tail = tailcuts_clean(camera,
                                   image_cal,
                                   picture_thresh=pic_th,
                                   boundary_thresh=bound_th,
                                   min_number_picture_neighbors=1)

        max_col = np.max(image_cal * mask_tail)

        # set boolean for trigger display on ground
        data_after_cleaning = np.sum(mask_tail) == 0

    else:
        mask_tail = np.full(x_pix_pos.size, True)
        max_col = np.max(image_cal)

    # for the color plotting of the untriggered telescope
    try:
        image_cal = image_cal / max_col
    except RuntimeWarning:
        pass

    for i in range(x_pix_pos.size):
        # camera_display.add((hexagon((x_pix_pos[i],y_pix_pos[i]), side, 6)))
        colore = list(cmap(image_cal[i] * mask_tail[i]))
        center = (x_pix_pos[i] * scale_cam, y_pix_pos[i] * scale_cam)
        camera_display.add(
            color(colore)(circle_trans(center=center,
                                       radius=side * scale_cam,
                                       height=cam_height)))

    camera_display = camera_display.add(
        translate([0, 0, cam_height / 2])(ref_arrow_2d(400,
                                                       label={
                                                           'x': "x_sim",
                                                           'y': "y_sim"
                                                       },
                                                       origin=(0, 0))))
    camera_display = multmatrix(m=rotation(180, 'y'))(camera_display)
    camera_display = translate([0, 0, cam_height / 2])(camera_display)

    # return also the boolean for the cleaned image
    camera_display_arr = [camera_display, data_after_cleaning]
    return camera_display_arr
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def onderkantbox(down):
    """onderkantbox

    constructs the bottom part of the box
    :param down: if true ray will be directed downward
    """
    # construct a base
    # height wall ; earlier experiments ; 40 (bottom) + 25 (top)
    height = 65
    base = cube([LENGTH_TOP, WIDTH_TOP, THICK_WALL + height])
    base -= translate([THICK_WALL, THICK_WALL, THICK_WALL])(cube(
        [LENGTH_TOP - 2 * THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP - 2 * THICK_WALL, height]))
    # NOTE the order in which objects are placed is important
    #     there can be coflicts between the stickit/panel mount and the
    #     mirror mount
    #     most likely this is due to the inner workings of the hole function

    # the polygon is the lowest part, for certainty its offset is set at
    # THICK_WALL laser_y = 24 (polygon) + 2 * THICK_WALL
    # as a result y-offset laserbase is  laser_y - 0.5 * 30 (width laserbase)
    # the y-offset mirror base=laser_y-0.5*light_hole-THICK_WALL-INSERT_MIRROR
    # the x-offset of the laserbase is 0,
    # it comes with an integrated ventilation
    # the x-offset of the polygon is  75 (length_base) + 10 (laserlens)
    # the x-offset mirror is 75 + 10 + 48 (width polygon) + THICK WALL (safety
    # margin) TODO: for an unknown reason the stickit nead to be added first
    #       other wise the photodiode mount will be effected
    # add stick
    base += translate([THICK_WALL + 90, WIDTH_TOP, 0])(xulaconnector())
    # add laser base
    laser_y = 24 + 2 * THICK_WALL
    base += translate([0, laser_y - 0.5 * 30, 0])(laserbase(LASER_HEIGHT))
    # add polygon 4 is space for square
    base += translate([75 + 10 + 4, 2 * THICK_WALL,
                       0])(polygonbase(LASER_HEIGHT))
    # add mirror; y position is corrected for mirror_insert,
    # thick wall +8 (square) and light hole
    base += translate([75 + 10 + 48 + THICK_WALL + 8, laser_y,
                       0])(mirrormount(down, LASER_HEIGHT))

    # add exits DC barrels
    r_barrel = 6.6
    dcbarrel = rotate([90, 0, 0])(cylinder(r=r_barrel,
                                           h=2 * THICK_WALL,
                                           segments=30))
    # NOTE: offset between DC barrels should
    #       be larger than radius due to extent
    base -= translate([
        THICK_WALL + r_barrel + 10, WIDTH_TOP, THICK_WALL + r_barrel * 2
    ])(dcbarrel + up(2 * r_barrel + 4 + THICK_WALL)(dcbarrel))
    # add exit for microusb (also has width of DC barrel)
    base -= translate(
        [LENGTH_TOP - THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP - 23.2,
         THICK_WALL + 11 + 23])(rotate([0, 0, 90])(dcbarrel))
    # add mount belt
    mount_box = cube([10, 30, 50])
    base -= translate(
        [LENGTH_TOP - THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP - 60, THICK_WALL + 15])(mount_box)
    base += translate(
        [LENGTH_TOP - THICK_WALL, WIDTH_TOP - 60, THICK_WALL + 15])(boxmount())
    # you need to create room mirror
    if down:
        # TODO: remove manual fixed parameters
        #        manual fix parameters; x 10 shift and y extent 20
        base -= translate(
            [75 + 10 + 48 + THICK_WALL + 10, laser_y - 0.5 * light_hole,
             0])(cube([20, light_hole, THICK_WALL]))

    # add two cable ties;
    #   corner
    # base += translate([LENGTH_TOP - 18, WIDTH_TOP - 10, THICK_WALL])
    #   (cable_fasten(TIE_HEIGHT, TIE_WIDTH, THICK_WALL, True))
    #   laserbase
    base += translate([75 - 10, WIDTH_TOP - 20,
                       THICK_WALL])(cable_fasten(TIE_HEIGHT, TIE_WIDTH,
                                                 THICK_WALL, False))
    # add fasteners at corners
    #  bottom left and upper right corner
    upshift = THICK_WALL + height - HEIGHT_TOP + THICK_WALL
    base += translate([SCREW_FIXOFFST, SCREW_FIXOFFST,
                       upshift])(threadedinsert(True, THICK_WALL, 4.0, 5.8))
    base += translate(
        [LENGTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, WIDTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST,
         upshift])(threadedinsert(False, THICK_WALL, 4.0, 5.8))
    base += translate([LENGTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST, SCREW_FIXOFFST,
                       upshift])(threadedinsert(True, THICK_WALL, 4.0, 5.8))
    base += translate([SCREW_FIXOFFST, WIDTH_TOP - SCREW_FIXOFFST,
                       upshift])(threadedinsert(False, THICK_WALL, 4.0, 5.8))
    base = mirror([0, 1, 0])(base)
    return base