Simplified Snap-Fit Flexure Pivot

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<p>Full credit: this remix is based on a <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/BYU_CMR">Brigham Young University Compliant Mechanisms Research (BYU_CMR) Group</a> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4635134">design</a> posted on Thingiverse. &nbsp;Check out their <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/BYU_CMR">user page on Thingiverse</a> for other great compliant mechanisms.</p><p>I remixed the design to simplify the unnecessary structure and reduce the print materials needed. &nbsp;This design has less interference in the hinging action. &nbsp;It prints great in PLA on a well-calibrated printer. &nbsp;The two pieces are identical and snap together.</p><h3>Print instructions</h3><p>Download. &nbsp;Slice. &nbsp;Print. &nbsp;Repeat if necessary.</p><h3>How I Designed This</h3><p>Modified from <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4635134">original .STL file</a> imported into <a href="https://openscad.org/">OpenSCAD </a>and modified until my heart was content.</p><h3>Actions:</h3><h4>Download</h4><p>Take this model for a ride on your printer. &nbsp;Post a photo of your prints as a Make.</p><h4>Modify</h4><p>If you feel the calling, edit and improve the design and post your results.</p><h4>Feedback</h4><p>If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems that you'd like to discuss with me, please feel free to <a href="https://www.printables.com/messenger/new/6231">message me</a>. &nbsp;I'm always willing to discuss my models, your ideas, 3-D design, and 3-D printing.</p><h4>Explore</h4><p>Check out <a href="https://www.printables.com/social/6231-layerworks/prints">my other models</a> here on Printables.Com.</p>