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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]]
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== 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==
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== 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==
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== 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]

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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