Hinge.jpg
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Manufacturing files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:577167
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
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Authors Charles Murillo
Completed 2014
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 2.15
Instance of Compost toilet
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[edit | edit source]

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

The link for the OpenScad files as well as the STL can be found here: [1]

Tools needed[edit | edit source]

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

Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]

  • No extra skills necessary

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

  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[edit | edit source]

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

Cost savings[edit | edit source]

  • If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
  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%
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Part of MY4777
Keywords 3d printing, compost, hinge, toilet, plastic, osat 3d-printable designs, agriculture
SDG SDG10 Reduced inequalities, SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities
Authors Charles Murillo
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab
Language English (en)
Related subpages, pages link here
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Created December 4, 2014 by Charles Murillo
Modified January 29, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
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