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This toilet paper holder is an appropriate technology because it allows people in developing countries to store and use their toilet paper cleanly. The pole can be used to store rolls of toilet paper vertically, and then the actual holder on top will hold the toilet paper as it is dispensed.  
This toilet paper holder is an appropriate technology because it allows people in developing countries to store and use their toilet paper cleanly. The pole can be used to store rolls of toilet paper vertically, and then the actual holder on top will hold the toilet paper as it is dispensed.  


# Picture of completed print using your printer [[Image:Wood_WorkingClamp_Parts.png|200px|right]]
[[Image:jchamilt_OSAT.PNG|200px|right]]


== Bill of Materials==
== Bill of Materials==
#PLA plastic filament
#PLA plastic filament
#[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4022256 CAD and STL files]
#[https://www.youmagine.com/designs/toilet-paper-holder-40-48 CAD and STL files]


== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
# [[AthenaII| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
# [[AthenaII| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
#


== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
* If you used special skill – link to relevant Wikipedia or Wikiversity articles/courses
* N/A


== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
# Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your “how to” to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions.
# Make sure when slicing the parts, it is in the best orientation for printing. In other words, make sure the toilet paper holder is flipped so that the base is on the bed, not the spoke.
# Include print time estimate
# Only one of the stand and holder are needed, however you can print as many of the poles as needed to increase the overall height of the stand.
# Include assembly time estimate
# In total, with 3 poles, the print time is about 4.5-5 hours.
# Assembly should take less than a minute. Each part slides into the part below for easy assembly.
# Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
# Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
# Consider video if appropriate
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!<big>Example video summary of textbook</big>
|-
|<center>{{#widget:YouTube|id=yiJDx9dCfEQ}} </center>
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=== Common Problems and Solutions===
=== Common Problems and Solutions===
* Include common mistakes/problems to avoid in building your OSAT and how to overcome them
* A common mistake that can happen when printing is that the user does not slice the holder in the correct orientation. This will result in a bad print, or unnecessary supports being printed. This can be fixed by double checking the orientation of the part when slicing to ensure it is the optimal position.


== Cost savings==
== Cost savings==
* If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
# The cost of printing this stand with 3 poles is about $3.52
# Estimate your costs
# [https://www.amazon.com/b?node=20795108011&ref_=Oct_DotdC_fiv4p_4_a51878b0&pf_rd_p=f88eee2e-6ccd-593c-ac75-d41a0f6b3256&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=16350361&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=HNC119XHCPX8V6NQPSTN&pf_rd_r=HNC119XHCPX8V6NQPSTN&pf_rd_p=f88eee2e-6ccd-593c-ac75-d41a0f6b3256 This is a commercial equivalent for $15]
# Find a commercial equivalent, cite it and put the [url in square brackets]
# $12 cost savings or 80% cost reduction
# Calculate $ savings and % savings


== Benefited Internet Communities ==
== Benefited Internet Communities ==
* Name and add links to at least 5 using single brackets around [url name]
#[https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/bathroom/the-10-best-diy-bathroom-projects-pictures DIY bathroom community]
#[https://www.homelovr.com/diy-toilet-paper-holders/ DIY toilet paper holder]
#[https://opensource.com/alternatives/autocad open source CAD]
#[https://www.ebay.com/b/Toilet-Paper-Storage-Covers/177124/bn_824318 cheaper alternatives]
#[https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/22/stalled-initiative-provides-open-source-prototypes-for-inclusive-public-restrooms/ open source prototypes]


==References==
==References==
 
[https://ic3dprinters.com/3d-printer-job-cost-calculator/ 3D printer job cost calculator]
* The sources of information (e.g. engineering handbooks, journal articles, government documents, webpages, books, magazine articles etc.). References should use the <nowiki> <ref> </ref> and <references/>  </nowiki>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: <ref> web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html</ref>
 
<references/>
<nowiki>
Based on the developmental needs addressed (e.g. food, heat, electricity, clean water, health  care, etc.) be sure to label your device in the proper categories e.g. use [[Category:Water]]. Be sure to categorize your device so that it will be easy to find – for example “Low voltage connection basics” is categorized in
 
[[Category:How tos]]
[[Category:Electricity]]
[[Category:Electric lighting]].
 
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[[category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]

Revision as of 03:42, 5 December 2019

OSAT toilet paper holder

Project developed by jchamilt

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Abstract

This toilet paper holder is an appropriate technology because it allows people in developing countries to store and use their toilet paper cleanly. The pole can be used to store rolls of toilet paper vertically, and then the actual holder on top will hold the toilet paper as it is dispensed.

Jchamilt OSAT.PNG

Bill of Materials

  1. PLA plastic filament
  2. CAD and STL files

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT

  • N/A

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Make sure when slicing the parts, it is in the best orientation for printing. In other words, make sure the toilet paper holder is flipped so that the base is on the bed, not the spoke.
  2. Only one of the stand and holder are needed, however you can print as many of the poles as needed to increase the overall height of the stand.
  3. In total, with 3 poles, the print time is about 4.5-5 hours.
  4. Assembly should take less than a minute. Each part slides into the part below for easy assembly.
  5. Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)

Common Problems and Solutions

  • A common mistake that can happen when printing is that the user does not slice the holder in the correct orientation. This will result in a bad print, or unnecessary supports being printed. This can be fixed by double checking the orientation of the part when slicing to ensure it is the optimal position.

Cost savings

  1. The cost of printing this stand with 3 poles is about $3.52
  2. This is a commercial equivalent for $15
  3. $12 cost savings or 80% cost reduction

Benefited Internet Communities

  1. DIY bathroom community
  2. DIY toilet paper holder
  3. open source CAD
  4. cheaper alternatives
  5. open source prototypes

References

3D printer job cost calculator

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