Configurable Dishwasher Salt Funnel

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Version 1.1 (2016-09-08): Added three parameters: STRAIGHT_PART_HEIGHT: Chute length is critical, how long should the straight part be? FUNNEL_HEIGHT: Aiming for optimal funnel design, what height do you recommend? HEIGHT_OF_PILLARS: Spacing between outlet and pillar base must be precise, what's the distance? Version 1.0 Replacing a destroyed machine was priority one; however, pricey manufacturer products set off alarm bells. With an additional shipping cost of 9 EUR, a solution through open-source innovation became essential. Designing using openscad software enabled flexibility and fine-tuning: $fn: A fundamental setting for precise object definition. SALT_INTAKE_INNER_RADIUS: Assess your intake slot diameter; deduct a few mm to guarantee efficient salt flow. SALT_INTAKE_OUTER_RADIUS: Determining the circle's radius where pillars meet the ground will set their distance apart accurately. OUTER_RADIUS: Consider the entire funnel's width; its influence is significant, especially at the top. WALL_THICKNESS: A critical parameter for strength and structural integrity in millimeters. NUMBER_OF_PILLARS: As per requirement, set the number of supporting pillars. WIDTH_OF_PILLARS: Set pillar thickness carefully; each mm matters significantly here. LENGTH_OF_PILLARS: Be precise when defining pillar length, not height – a small miscalculation can be detrimental. Hope you like it! Print Settings Printer: Custom prusa i3 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 100% Notes: All designs have been tested and can print with PLA material, maximum printing speed allowed is 100mm/s...