Reversible Hinge

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This is a design I had for printable-assembled reversible hinges that can be customized with links of varying lengths. The project was inspired by HingeBox Printable As An Assembled Unit Without Supports, designed by profhankd. By modifying the hinge section from his original STL file and remodeling it in SketchUp using his guide, I created a design for double hinges or rotating plate connectors that link two sections together. My initial test featured extremely thin links that resulted in a floppy hinge allowing the connected sections to twist freely because of their parallel configuration. However, after adjusting the design in my second test by removing one link and equating them in length with the solid parts of the plates, the hinge became much more stable and twisting significantly reduced. For my final test, I maximized the length of the links and made the plate sections as thin as possible by flipping the pins and hollows inside the hinges. This final design was not only stable but aesthetically pleasing to me. Feel free to inform if you ever utilize this design in one of your projects! Print Settings: Rafts: None Supports: None Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 20% Notes: Extrusion Temperature: 230°C Bed Temperature: 60°C Filament Brand: Toner Plastics (Micro Center) Filament Type: PLA (White, 1.75mm) Print Time: Approximately 30 minutes