Hinged Box With Latch, Somewhat Parametric and Printable In One Piece

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I scoured the Thingiverse for a straightforward hinged box that was parametric and printed all in one go. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one to my liking. However, I did stumble upon some incredibly clever parametric boxes and lids that caught my eye. Despite their ingenuity, I decided not to borrow any of their OpenSCAD code for this project. Over the course of my testing, I've successfully printed nearly a dozen one-piece boxes with hinges. My goal was to create a tight hinge that would print reliably without fusing together. Throughout my experimentation, I played around with different speeds, temperatures, and tolerance values in my SCAD files. The attached OpenSCAD files have been optimized for my printer and consistently produce a reliable hinge that doesn't fuse. While the resulting hinge may be slightly loose, it has yet to fail me. For those who want an even tighter fit, reducing the tolerance by 0.1 can make all the difference – but be warned: sometimes this can make it stubbornly difficult to open. Your mileage may vary.