2 Week Pill Container by FrankLumien

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Update 2017-01-28: I've made a VERY much improved version available here: http://cults3d.com/en/home/two-week-pill-container-medication-dispenser and here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2068752
I wanted a compact design for my daily pills that would also work while travelling. It only measures about 8cm in diameter but manages to contain 14+1 slots with plenty of space for all pills. Since 1 slot is always open and the current weekday is shown, it's easy to see if you remembered to take your pills or not. Slot 15 (marked with a heart) can be used for pills only needed occasionally.
The lid is fastened with a simple M4 screw and nut, but you can drill it up a bit if you want a bigger screw. How hard the lid should be fastened can be adjusted with the screw. You might for example want to tighten the screw a bit if you are planning on travelling with it.
If keeping the container in a bag, insert the screw from the top and place the nut from below. If the container will remain still (like on a bed table), it will be much easier to insert the screw from below and using a wingnut to tighten it on top. Using just the pressure from your finger you can then remove the nut and lid for easy refill action.
Refilling can of course still be accomplished by simply turning the lid one day at a time.
Both me and my wife have been using these containers daily for a couple of months now, and it has been working very well for both of us.
Update 2015-07-08: V5 has a lid that is much easier to turn. It also has room for a washers in both the lid and bottom, which will prevent the lid from getting tighter as you turn it. The slots are slightly redesigned to avoid getting pills stuck near the center.