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Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577167
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
Project data
Type Compost toilet
Authors Chas
Years 2014
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 2.15
OKH Manifest Download

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.

  1. Picture of completed print using

Bill of Materials

  1. Plastic for the print
  2. Screw
  3. Nut

The link for the OpenScad files as well as the STL can be found here:

Tools needed

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
  2. Screwdriver (sized for the screw)

Skills and knowledge needed

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Print the parts
  2. Scrape plastic off
  3. Screw the bolt through the holes of the hinge
  4. Place nut over bolt

Common Problems and Solutions

  1. Problems printing round parts of hinge
    1. Change print quality

Cost savings

  1. $2 in plastic, $0.10 bolt, $0.05 nut
  2. A commercial equivalent can be found at: Toilet Hinge
  3. $7.90 Savings or 74.7%
Page data
Part of MY4777
Keywords 3D printing, compost, hinge, toilet, plastic, OSAT 3D-Printable Designs, Agriculture
SDG SDG10 Reduced inequalities, SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 0 pages link here
Views 101 page views (analytics)
Created December 4, 2014 by Chas
Last edit June 18, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as Tazmanian60 (2014–2024). "Compost Toilet Hinge". Appropedia. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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