Print-in-Place Geared Hinge Box

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This is a sleek, fun and useful print-in-place box.

It prints in one piece without the need for supports, assembly or post processing. It features a radially slotted gear mechanism that provides a smooth opening and closing motion.

The box is 75x75x50mm when closed and is a great storage solution on a desk or around the house.

I designed the moving parts with 0.4mm tolerances, so it prints without issue using different filaments, layer heights, scale, and printers.

Also, checkout my slim version:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/print-in-place-geared-hinge-box-slim

DO NOT USE SUPPORTS or BRIM!!!

This design incorporates two small supports ribs between the gears that will easily break away the first time you move the hinge. You may have to clean up these areas with a knife afterward.

Print flat side down and do not use supports or a brim. I suggest to print with at least 3 walls, 5 bottoms/tops, 0.2mm layer height and 10% infill.

To save time you can easily print with a 0.8mm nozzle (or larger) and 0.3mm layer height without a noticeable loss of resolution.