{"id":165071,"date":"2022-07-02T16:39:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T08:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=165071"},"modified":"2022-08-11T14:41:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T06:41:20","slug":"3d-printed-hinge-10-best-models-to-3d-print","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/3d-printed-hinge-10-best-models-to-3d-print","title":{"rendered":"3D Printed Hinge: 10 Best Models to 3D Print"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container container--l container--space\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p class=\"paragraph paragraph--emphasized\">Hinges are a very useful but somewhat difficult mechanism to 3D print. Read on to find some of the best 3D printed hinge designs!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-layout__toc\">\n<p>You can 3D print many different types of functional parts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/compliant-mechanisms-3d-print\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compliant mechanisms<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-gears-get-the-gear-that-fits-your-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gears<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-mechanisms-rack-pinion-iris-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rack and pinions<\/a>. Another surprisingly printable type of part is hinges.<\/p>\n<p>Hinges are great for making opening doors, containers, bag clips, chain links, and more. There are all sorts of different hinges for different applications, and 3D printing enables you to create custom-fitted parts that are perfect for your projects.<\/p>\n<p>Hinges, even print-in-place options, usually comprise three main components, including the two articulating pieces and a pin. The former rotate around the latter to create the door-swinging-like motion. 3D printing allows you to create print-in-place hinges that don\u2019t require any assembly, but these are more challenging to print.<\/p>\n<p>Though they\u2019re out of the scope of this article, living hinges are another type of 3D printable hinges.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubs.com\/knowledge-base\/how-design-living-hinges-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living hinges<\/a>\u00a0aren\u2019t like typical mechanical hinges; they\u2019re thin sheets of material that can bend to function as a hinge.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019ll present the best 3D printable hinges, including both universal hinge designs and parts featuring hinges. Before we get into the models, though, we\u2019ll first review some considerations to help you determine which hinge design is best for you and how to print it right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/best-3d-printed-gadgets-to-make-life-easier\/\">25 Useful 3D Printed Gadgets to Make Life Easier<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Considerations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/7d940c9ae2cf4210.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3D printed hinges come in many variations (Source: postmaster11 via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>There are many different considerations when it comes to choosing and 3D printing a hinge. In this section, we\u2019ll go over a couple of important factors to think about.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Design Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before you get to printing, you need to think about the 3D model:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application-specific:<\/strong>\u00a0First, you should choose a hinge that suits your project and provides enough mounting holes to securely attach to both surfaces. Also, make sure you pick a hinge that offers an adequate degree of freedom; some hinges can only open a certain amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustments:\u00a0<\/strong>Second, make sure that the hinge is the right size and shape. If it\u2019s not, consider slightly remodeling the design to make the hinge fit your purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Printing Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve picked out your model, you\u2019ve got to print it. As hinges have multiple moving parts, 3D printing them is more difficult because all of the parts have to work together smoothly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensional accuracy:<\/strong>\u00a0The most essential printing factor that can help ensure a smooth-moving hinge is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/dimensional-accuracy-3d-printing-tips-tricks\/\">dimensional accuracy<\/a>, which has to do with the accuracy and precision of the print. You should also make sure you scale the hinge appropriately to fit whatever you want to use it for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material:\u00a0<\/strong>You should also think about how much stress your 3D printed hinge will be under. While metal hinges usually don\u2019t have too much of a problem holding up heavy objects, like a door, 3D printed plastic hinges could snap under the strain. If you\u2019re using the hinge to hold open anything more than a few pounds, consider using a durable material like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/petg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PETG<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/abs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Print settings:\u00a0<\/strong>On a similar note about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printing-strength-strongest-infill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">part strength<\/a>, try using a larger\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printer-layer-height-how-much-does-it-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">layer height<\/a>\u00a0and a 100%\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/infill-3d-printing-what-it-means-and-how-to-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infill density<\/a>\u00a0(or as high as you can go) to further enhance the strength of your model. Increasing the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/the-best-printing-temperature-for-different-filaments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nozzle temperature<\/a>\u00a0can also make parts less brittle, but don\u2019t increase it too much, as too hot a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/nozzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nozzle<\/a>\u00a0can lead to dimensional accuracy issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer strength:\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t forget about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-print-orientation-troubleshooting\/\">print orientation<\/a>, as this can affect the direction of strength. For most cases, printing the hinge with the side pieces layer flat typically yields more strength, but printing the hinge straight up usually makes the hinge easier to move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you understand some factors to consider about 3D printed hinges, let\u2019s get to the options!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--listicle-section u-text-center\">HINGES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text rich-text--full\">\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll go over a few models of open-use hinges that will work in many cases or can be customized to fit your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Parametric<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/d0a690ef589f1b8d.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can adjust the dimensions of this hinge in Customizer (Source: rohingosling via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>First up, designed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/openscad-tutorial-for-beginners-5-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenSCAD<\/a>, this parametric hinge is a print-in-place option that follows a pretty basic structure. This hinge is very versatile because you can adjust a few different elements of the design, such as the size and number of mounting holes on the hinge, through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/thingiverse-customizer-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thingiverse\u2019s Customizer app<\/a>. Customizing your hinge allows you to make the hinge fit any of your needs and work with any hardware (e.g. screw size).<\/p>\n<p>While not every customized hinge design (found in the Remix section) is the same, they\u2019re all very similar, so the same print settings should work for most hinges.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/make:978536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One maker<\/a>\u00a0posted a great image of their customized hinge and listed settings including a 0.15-mm layer height and a 20% infill density with neither a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printing-raft-when-should-you-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raft<\/a>\u00a0nor\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/3d-printing-support-structures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support structures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/rohingosling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rohingosling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This customizable parametric hinge has 27 posted Makes with 1,379 Remixes. As so many people have customized this design and printed it, you can too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2187167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Modular<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/8e46c380e4cf55da.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This modular hinge involves two parts that snap together (Source: JCW via PrusaPrinters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>This modular hinge is a set of two hinge models that can easily link together to form a functioning hinge. While a few seconds of assembly is required for this option, this design may be easier to work with if you\u2019re having problems with the print-in-place designs. You may also find this hinge useful in some situations because the two side parts of the hinge form different shapes (one is long and one is wide, forming a \u201cT\u201d structure when joined).<\/p>\n<p>The creator of this modular hinge listed that the print took almost an hour and a half, consuming around 8 grams of filament. They also mentioned that they printed the hinge in PET filament, using a 0.15-mm layer height.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/social\/103227-jcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JCW<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This modular hinge has two Makes and is included in 22 PrusaPrinters collections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/58767-modular-hinge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PrusaPrinters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Standard<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/ac79ef926e141be7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This standard hinge features two screw holes on each side piece (Source: J-Max via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hinge follows a very basic design, making it very versatile. The hinge has two screw holes on each side piece, allowing you to securely mount the hinge for many applications, like a cabinet door. The original hinge measures 40 x 40 mm in area, but the designer notes that you can scale the hinge up or down, and no issues should occur.<\/p>\n<p>The creator of this hinge design suggests printing the hinge with the side pieces perpendicular to the build plate to make the motion of the hinge smoother. They also recommend printing the hinge in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/pla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLA<\/a>\u00a0or PETG rather than ABS or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/nylon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nylon<\/a>\u00a0because the latter two materials are too flexible. A maker on Thingiverse listed that they printed the hinge with a 50-100% infill density and a 0.2-mm layer height with no supports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/J-Max\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J-Max<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This standard hinge design has 35 recorded Makes, 3 Remixes, and over 30,000 downloads on Thingiverse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/Perfect-3d-Printed-Hinge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instructables<\/a>\u00a0(instructions),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1396038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a>\u00a0(downloadable design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Sliding<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/2713dd0aa5e0c7f5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One side piece on this hinge extends two inches before pivoting (Source: ecarlson88 via PrusaPrinters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This sliding hinge is a special type of hinge that allows one of the side pieces to extend before the hinge pivots. According to the designer, this was done to enable the hinge to have more clearance to swing. The hinge is pretty thin, can open a maximum of 90 degrees, and, of course, prints in one piece.<\/p>\n<p>The designer printed the model with a 0.16-mm layer height and used a 30% infill density. They also stated that they printed the hinge in PLA and used neither a raft nor supports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/social\/53462-ecarlson88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ecarlson88<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This sliding hinge is featured in four collections on PrusaPrinters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusaprinters.org\/prints\/34574-sliding-hinge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PrusaPrinters<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3990340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Reversible<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/843e92935b0a16c5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"680\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This reversible hinge allows for more degrees of freedom (Source: medyk3D via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This reversible hinge is a remarkable design that offers a wider degree of freedom by allowing the side pieces to swing in both directions. The hinge works by having two pivot axes (one for each side piece), so it\u2019s almost like two hinges in one. The design was remixed from another reversible hinge design but added screw holes to allow you to mount the side pieces to other panels, like a door.<\/p>\n<p>Although the designer didn\u2019t include any printing tips,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/make:871602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one maker<\/a>\u00a0showed off a great print of the reversible hinge and listed a few of their own settings: a 0.2-mm layer height, 30% infill density, no supports, and no raft. They also listed that they printed the hinge in PETG filament, which makes sense given this material\u2019s rigidity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/wd73_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wd73_<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This reversible hinge has 32 posted Makes, 8 Remixes, and close to 44,000 downloads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1209695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--listicle-section u-text-center\">PARTS FEATURING HINGES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text rich-text--full\">\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ve listed a few popular designs that include integrated hinges but aren\u2019t super versatile. These designs are great showcases of how 3D printing can be used to integrate hinges into designs easily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Bag Clip<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/b12820e8f8c9a699.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This bag clip comes in three lengths to fit different sizes of bags (Source: MasterFX via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After opening a bag of chips, bread, or similar food items, it\u2019s best to keep the bag closed to ensure no air causes the food to go stale. While many people use the classic bag-roll method, a bag clip is more effective and reliable for keeping air out of your food bags.<\/p>\n<p>This 3D printable bag clip uses a hinge mechanism and a notch at the end to keep the hinge latches shut on a bag. You can choose from three available sizes (65, 85, and 125 mm) to ensure the clip fits on your bag.<\/p>\n<p>While the designer didn\u2019t provide any printing tips,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/make:985502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one maker<\/a>\u00a0printed the design with a 40% infill density and a 0.2-mm layer height.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/MasterFX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MasterFX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This bag clip design has 291 recorded Makes, 33 Remixes, and over 353,000 downloads! Given how many users have successfully printed this clip, we suspect you should also be able to print it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:330151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-kitchen-gadgets\/\">The Coolest 3D Printed Kitchen Gadgets of 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Cable Chain<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/7229c3c21fda887d.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">These cable chains follow a hinge-like mechanism to connect and pivot off of each other (Source: beatwin via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Cable chains are a great way to organize your wires on a 3D printer, computer setup, or another environment with many wires. The underlying mechanism on many cable chains is hinges that connect each chain link and allow them to move up and down slightly to bend with the flow of the wires. You can print as many chain links as you want, and their small integrated hinges should snap together.<\/p>\n<p>Although the design\u2019s creator didn\u2019t list any printing advice,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/make:860912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one maker<\/a>\u00a0noted that they printed the design in PLA with a 65% infill density, a 0.2-mm layer height, and with supports activated but no raft.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/ModelStation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ModelStation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This cable chain project has 177 recorded Makes, 108 Remixes, and close to 140,000 downloads!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:11978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-cable-management-3d-printer-desk\/\">20 Functional Cable Management Solutions to 3D Print<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Box<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/0677d72312f1e723.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"690\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can customize this box in Fusion 360 to meet your desired dimensions (Source: gzumwalt via MyMiniFactory)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Designed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/fusion-360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk Fusion 360<\/a>, this parametric\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-box-10-best-curated-models-to-3d-print\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">box<\/a>\u00a0is another great design with a hinge. The container can be opened and closed using its hinged lid, making it great for storing small items like keys or a wallet. You can also follow the guide (or download the available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/convert-f3d-to-stl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F3D file<\/a>) to make your own box or adjust its parameters.<\/p>\n<p>A community maker posted a great print of the box and listed that they printed the model on an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/creality-ender-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ender 3<\/a>\u00a0in PLA, but beyond that, no print settings have been shared.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/users\/gzumwalt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gzumwalt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This hinged box design has over 125,000 views with nearly 34,000 downloads and one community print. The popularity of the design suggests that it\u2019s possible to print.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-designing-a-parametric-print-in-place-hinged-container-using-autodesk-fusion-360-85379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Folding Coat Hanger<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/6acbe89d147b147f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This portable hanger has two integrated hinges that allow you to fold it (Source: tilden via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Hanging up clothes isn\u2019t the most fun activity in the world, but it does help keep your closet (and the rest of your bedroom) organized. This folding coat hanger is composed of eight 3D printable pieces, features two integrated hinges, and can fold up into a small package that\u2019s easily portable.<\/p>\n<p>The designer suggests printing the hook for this hanger with a 0.1-mm layer height and 2-mm\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printing-brim-when-should-you-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brim<\/a>\u00a0but without supports. Similar settings are recommended for the other parts but with a different brim width.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/make:659304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One maker<\/a>\u00a0successfully printed the design in PLA using a 0.16-mm layer height and a 20% infill density .<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/tilden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tilden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This design has 12 posted Makes and over 11,000 downloads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:386841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Raspberry Pi Case<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/07\/04\/eaca21fe836bc086.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Raspberry Pi Zero case has a hinge for the lid (Source: Superrei via Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lastly, this Raspberry Pi case is a great way to house your mini computer board while testing your 3D printer\u2019s capabilities. The one-piece case is meant to house the Raspberry Pi Zero and features two hinges that allow you to open and close the lid to access your Pi board quickly. The design has holes for the Micro-USB and HDMI ports, the microSD card slot, and even an opening for a Pi camera.<\/p>\n<p>The designer listed that they printed the case with a 30% infill density and used a \u201cmedium\u201d resolution, which probably means around 0.2-mm layer height. They also stated that they used no supports and that the case can be printed in any material.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who designed it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/Superrei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Superrei<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>How printable\/popular is it?<\/strong>\u00a0This one-piece case for the Pi Zero has 46 recorded Makes, 18 Remixes, and over 40,000 downloads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to find it?<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1595429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/best-3d-printed-raspberry-pi-case-3d-print-3d-model\/\">50 Cool Custom Raspberry Pi Cases to 3D Print<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-hinge-great-curated-models-to-3d-print\/\">https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/3d-printed-hinge-great-curated-models-to-3d-print\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hinges are a very useful but somewhat difficult mechanism to 3D print. 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