hacker:: [[otter]] description:: Spare part for window blinds that cannot be bought anywhere started:: <> One of the most annoying thing with plastic frequently used parts is that in time they fall apart. My house has window blinds operated by a wand that is attached to the mechanism with joint surrounded by lousy plastic thingy holding the parts in place. {{attachment:blinds1.jpg}} You cannot buy this part separately anywhere but you have to buy the whole mechanism to replace it. This is both expensive and not so ecological. I 3D printed a new replacement part from PLA. This 3 piece design holds the mechanism in place and is sturdy enough for everyday use. {{attachment:blinds2.jpg}} The two small pieces go around the joint and third one slides over them to lock them into place. {{attachment:blinds3.jpg}} Design is made with OpenSCAD, sliced with Slic3r and printed with Prusa i3. Files can be found from below. {{attachment:holkki.png}} === Attachments === <> ---- CategoryProjekti