The OSAT piece is a universal chain guard for a bicycle. It improves the safety of a bike for people who may not have access to a new bike or chain guard and is attached simply by string or a zip tie. There hasn't been case studies regarding chain guards however there have been stories and research into the significance of bikes in developing countries. Bikes help alleviate poverty in developing countries.
Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]
- PLA Filament
*OpenSCAD and STL Files can be found here [1] *File:Bike chain guard2.scad
- 2 Liter Bottle (free from recycling)
- Attachment Method:
1.String 2.Zip Tie
- Adhesive:
1.Super Glue 2.Hot Glue
Tools needed[edit | edit source]
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Potentially a Hot Glue Gun
Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]
- None
Print Instructions[edit | edit source]
For all printed components
Material: PLA
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Shell Thickness: 0.8mm
Fill Density: 15%
Print Speed: 70 mm/s
Printing Temperature: 210 C
No supports necessary.
Total Printing Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Assembly time: >5 min
Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]
- Cut a section of 6" by 2.5" from the 2 Liter bottle
- Glue the bottle in the seam of the 3d printed part see image below
- Use string or zip tie to attach to bike
Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]
- There were no problems with building or printing, more testing would be necessary for improvements.
Cost savings[edit | edit source]
- PLA Material: $0.38
- Means of Attachment:
1. String: $0.003 (third of a cent for a 6 in piece) 2. Zip tie: $0.01
- Adhesive:
1. Hot glue: $0.005 (half a cent or less of glue) 2. Super glue: $0.03
Total: $0.39-$0.42
Commercial: $24.28 [40J2RZJd6KWCrxUYCbE1q6TvbKL4gAYF3TibSvuNbDy8S0EaArcTEALw wcB, 24 in Guard]
Savings:
$23.86-$23.89 98%