Reversible Hinge
Source: Thingiverse by andyosier
The Reversible Hinge is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by andyosier. This is an idea I had for printed-assembled, reversible hinges. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is an idea I had for printed-assembled, reversible hinges. I started with HingeBox Printable As An Assembled Unit Without Supports by profhankd. I cut off the hinge section from the source STL file and remodeled it in SketchUp using his design as a guide. My hinges are actually double hinges or can be thought of as links between two rotating plates. In my first test, the links were very thin. The resulting hinge was floppy and the two sections are able to twist, because there is nothing keeping the links parallel. In the second test, I removed a link and made them about the same length as the solid sections of the plates. This hinge was much more stable and the twisting was almost gone. In the third and final test, I made the links as long as possible, and the solid sections of the pl…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Reversible Hinge is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by andyosier.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by andyosier, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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