hadbookof is based on a very simple idea: Useful data in Pythonic format.
After the Nth time of creating a table of tap drills, or machine screw diameters, or whatnot, I decided it was time to do generic reference modules that could be validated and put in a package. From that germ of an idea, the concept of collecting general reference data into a Python module took root.
Underneath handbookof there are sub-packages for various areas of knowledge.
Inside those sub-packages, there are modules for a specific category of knowledge.
For example:
import handbookof.mechanics.machinescrews as sc
brings in useful data and formulas related to machine screws. Making an application-specific table is a simple generator expression:
tap = dict((screw.size,screw.tap_drill) for screw in sc.metric_screws) print tap[3.0] 2.5
The ultimate aim is the creation of a handy collection of reference data and formulas that can be relied upon for solving real-world problems, especially in CAD and CAM, allowing you to concentrate on your goals, not on transcribing encyclopedias.
It goes without saying that a module like hadnbookof will never be done.
There is always something more that could be added, and no single person
could ever catalog and organize it all.
Contributions to handbookof are most welcome.
handbookof is BSD licensed.
- dimensions
- arithmetic -- Dimensioned numbers with automated unit analysis.
- conversions -- Unit conversions.
- electronics
- resistors -- Standard value series and utilities.
- mechanics
- machine screws -- Metric and ANSI machine screw data.