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== Cost savings== | == Cost savings== | ||
* If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate. | * If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate. | ||
# $2 in plastic, $0.10 | # $2 in plastic, $0.10 bolt, $0.05 nut | ||
# A commercial equivalent can be found at: [https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11271742538894615299?q=toilet+hinge&es_sm=122&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.81449611,d.aWw&biw=1366&bih=643&tch=1&ech=1&psi=oHeGVKvoHZOfyAT95YHADg.1418098589993.3&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX7MpVJYr6c0Eeoa2sP-zU0J-stAAYc3cvfs3IzsHiCllmUNsm7dwU4Dlw0LhMD8JoSj0QQ7NtlyaGwKlJyLChTREwP3k9zCMdjVeWCvtonSALaYc6xIZAFPVH71p6orvpoiSQzmVZMzo2WMi9xqycg&ei=o3eGVLyrGY2pyASKlYDoAQ&ved=0CLkBEKYrMAI Toilet Hinge] | # A commercial equivalent can be found at: [https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11271742538894615299?q=toilet+hinge&es_sm=122&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.81449611,d.aWw&biw=1366&bih=643&tch=1&ech=1&psi=oHeGVKvoHZOfyAT95YHADg.1418098589993.3&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX7MpVJYr6c0Eeoa2sP-zU0J-stAAYc3cvfs3IzsHiCllmUNsm7dwU4Dlw0LhMD8JoSj0QQ7NtlyaGwKlJyLChTREwP3k9zCMdjVeWCvtonSALaYc6xIZAFPVH71p6orvpoiSQzmVZMzo2WMi9xqycg&ei=o3eGVLyrGY2pyASKlYDoAQ&ved=0CLkBEKYrMAI Toilet Hinge] | ||
# $7.90 Savings or 86% | # $7.90 Savings or 86% | ||
[[Category:Agriculture]] | [[Category:Agriculture]] |
Revision as of 04:19, 9 December 2014
Open Source Composting Toilet Hinge
Project developed by User:Tazmanian60
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Abstract
Toilet seats and hinges are an overlooked item in the modern world. A proper seat and hinge provides support for when nature calls. This item may be used in a composting toilet aplication.
- Picture of completed print using
Bill of Materials
- Plastic for the print
- Screw
- Nut
The link for the OpenScad files as well as the STL can be found here: [1]
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Screwdriver (sized for the screw)
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- No extra skills necessary
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Print the parts
- Scrape plastic off
- Screw the bolt through the holes of the hinge
- Place nut over bolt
Common Problems and Solutions
- Problems printing round parts of hinge
- Change print quality
Cost savings
- If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
- $2 in plastic, $0.10 bolt, $0.05 nut
- A commercial equivalent can be found at: Toilet Hinge
- $7.90 Savings or 86%