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Simple Hinges

Project developed by d4r3llo5 (talk)

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Abstract

1. Paragraph description of the OSAT - why is it Appropriate? What need does it fulfil? Are there case studies you have found of a technology being used successfully?
2. Picture of completed print using

   File:Name-of-your-image.png

Bill of Materials

1. PLC Plastic 32 grams
2. Screws
3. Bolt
4. File:DoorFastener.stl
5. File:DoorHinge.stl

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
2. PLC Plastic
3. Mounting Screws

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

1. Load the files in Openscad
   • Will have to edit these one at a time
2. Change the parameters to what will suit your needs

   hinge_scale: changes the size of your door hinge

   (minimum accepted value is 1, creating a door hinge with dimensions 0.236" x 0.4409" or 6mm x 11.2mm)

   screw_radius: radius for the screws for your door

   ensure that the screw sizes are smaller than your hinge dimensions

   door_pin: the pin radius for your connector (needs to be same for both files!)

   door_width: the hinge width (recommended to be same for both files for efficient operations)

   Compile and export as STL

3. Open up Cura

   In Cura load the STL model

   Create as GCode

4. Open Up RepetierHost

   Load the GCode, print (est. 1 hour total)

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1. Consider video if appropriate

Common Problems and Solutions

• Include common mistakes/problems to avoid in building your OSAT and how to overcome them

Cost savings

• If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.

1. Estimate your costs
2. Find a commercial equivalent
3. Calculate $ savings and % savings

References

• The sources of information (e.g. engineering handbooks, journal articles, government documents, webpages, books, magazine articles etc.). References should use the <ref> </ref> and <references/> tags and can be in any format but should include all the information necessary for someone else to find the same information you did. For example: ^[1]

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