This page was part of an MTU course MSE4777 OA and MSE4777 OB/MSE5777/EE4777/EE5777: Open-source 3-D printingPlease leave comments using the talk page. The course runs in the Fall semester. It is not open edit.

Assignment[edit | edit source]

  1. Identify scientific/engineering lab need on campus for a 3D printable substitute for existing or planned purchase
  2. Meet with users to determine exact needs/acquire additional funds/components for multipart equipment
  3. Design 3D printable components with OS CAD packages
  4. Open NIH 3DP account and post STL, include all source files from OS CAD package, directions, explanation of what it is and a price estimate for a commercial equivalent (can use Appropedia page for directions and main host if easier)
  5. Print component and bring to class
  6. Add picture, link to NIH in gallery, "savings per replica" and a hyperlink to cost source on Appropedia below.

List of projects and people[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Add your image and hyperlink to the gallery below using the example format.

  • Motion Platform Clamp for Enclosure Box NIH Link, Prints for $1.56 and can be bought for $62.37 ,Competitor Price Link

    Motion Platform Clamp for Enclosure Box NIH Link, Prints for $1.56 and can be bought for $62.37 ,Competitor Price Link

  • Dynamometer Love Joy (Savings of $450), [1]

    Dynamometer Love Joy (Savings of $450), [1]

  • Single/Dual PH Electrode Holder,Link, Range of savings from $22 to $220

    Single/Dual PH Electrode Holder,Link, Range of savings from $22 to $220

  • Diameter Sensor for Recyclebot v5 (Savings of $1000), NIH Link

    Diameter Sensor for Recyclebot v5 (Savings of $1000), NIH Link

  • Accel and Mic cord winder (Savings of $100 for each broken cord),[2]

    Accel and Mic cord winder (Savings of $100 for each broken cord),[2]

  • Zanker Flow Conditioner Plate (Machine Shop quote of $490 for 5in dia Plate),NIH Thingiverse

    Zanker Flow Conditioner Plate (Machine Shop quote of $490 for 5in dia Plate),NIH Thingiverse

  • Tap Holder 20$ to buy, $1.50 to make,[3]

    Tap Holder 20$ to buy, $1.50 to make,[3]

  • CDMonochromator,[4], Prints for $2.30 Retails for 7-15k

    CDMonochromator,[4], Prints for $2.30 Retails for 7-15k

  • CO2 Sensor to Incubator Adapter,[5], Prints for $0.50, Quote: "this will save me thousands of dollars!!"

    CO2 Sensor to Incubator Adapter,[5], Prints for $0.50, Quote: "this will save me thousands of dollars!!"

  • Upper Carrying plate for a sieve shaker,NIH Link,Prints for 3-5$, Savings from 110$-290$

    Upper Carrying plate for a sieve shaker,NIH Link,Prints for 3-5$, Savings from 110$-290$

  • Solar Coating Test Stand,[6], Total Cost $2.58 Savings Unknown by Matt Olson and Alec Stilwell

    Solar Coating Test Stand,[6], Total Cost $2.58 Savings Unknown by Matt Olson and Alec Stilwell

  • Fume extractor, [7], Total Cost $12.60 Savings from $150-$300

    Fume extractor, [7], Total Cost $12.60 Savings from $150-$300

  • Angled Glass Holder, [8], Total Cost approximately $30

    Angled Glass Holder, [8], Total Cost approximately $30

  • Stereo Camera Case & Mount, [9], Total Cost $5.5

    Stereo Camera Case & Mount, [9], Total Cost $5.5

  • Biopsy Punch Stabilizer, [10] Total Cost $5.0 Novel Lab Equipment, Part 1 of 2

    Biopsy Punch Stabilizer, [10] Total Cost $5.0 Novel Lab Equipment, Part 1 of 2

  • Biopsy Punch Drill Adapter, [11] Total Cost $1.00 Novel Lab Equipment, Part 2 of 2

    Biopsy Punch Drill Adapter, [11] Total Cost $1.00 Novel Lab Equipment, Part 2 of 2

  • CNC Router Lubrication/Chip Filtering, [12] Build Cost: ~$10 Retail Cost ~$1,000

    CNC Router Lubrication/Chip Filtering, [12] Build Cost: ~$10 Retail Cost ~$1,000

  • Test Tube Holder, [13] Print Cost: $4 Retail Cost ~$66

    Test Tube Holder, [13] Print Cost: $4 Retail Cost ~$66

  • Plastic Grinder, [14] Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$500-600

    Plastic Grinder, [14] Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$500-600

  • Wall Mounted Drying Rack, [15] Print Cost: $2 per panel with pegs, Total Savings: $98-$300

    Wall Mounted Drying Rack, [15] Print Cost: $2 per panel with pegs, Total Savings: $98-$300

  • Customizable Tube Jig (Savings of ~$100), [16]

    Customizable Tube Jig (Savings of ~$100), [16]

  • Acetylene generator, [17] Print cost: $2.5. Retail cost: none to compare

    Acetylene generator, [17] Print cost: $2.5. Retail cost: none to compare

  • Lens holder, NIH Link Print cost 2$ Retail cost:100$

    Lens holder, NIH Link Print cost 2$ Retail cost:100$

  • Centrifuge Apparatus, NIH Link Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$100]

    Centrifuge Apparatus, NIH Link Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$100]

  • Fully Customized Magnetic Test Tube Stand, [18] com/inhibitor-kit/magnetic-stand.html Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$288

    Fully Customized Magnetic Test Tube Stand, [18] com/inhibitor-kit/magnetic-stand.html Print Cost: $3 Retail Cost ~$288

  • Stand for holding UV Light, [19] [20] Print Cost: $4 Retail Cost~ $153

    Stand for holding UV Light, [19] [20] Print Cost: $4 Retail Cost~ $153

  • Programmable Angled Glass Holder , [21] Print Cost: $7 Hardware Cost ~ $70

    Programmable Angled Glass Holder , [21] Print Cost: $7 Hardware Cost ~ $70

  • Custom Test Tube Holder , [22] Print Cost: $1 Retail 5$-25$

    Custom Test Tube Holder , [22] Print Cost: $1 Retail 5$-25$

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