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.

  1. Picture of completed print using your printer
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Bill of Materials

  1. PLA plastic filament
    1. 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

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Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

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  3. Include assembly time estimate
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Common Problems and Solutions

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Cost savings

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  3. Calculate $ savings and % savings

Benefited Internet Communities

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References

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  1. web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html

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