Global Field Ready Portfolio/Set Square
| Type | Fabrication Tool |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tom van der Vaart |
| Location | Nepal |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Uses | Drafting, Measurement |
| Hardware license | "CERN" is not in the list (CC-BY-SA-4.0, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC-BY-SA-2.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0, CC0-1.0, CERN-OHL-S, MIT, GPL, ...) of allowed values for the "Device hardware license" property.CERN |
|---|---|
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
A 3D printed drafting tool providing a straightedge for 90-degree and 45-degree angle marking, intended as a fabrication aid when a physical set square is unavailable during disasters.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | GN017 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2018-02-23 |
| End Date | 2018-02-23 |
| Designer | Tom van der Vaart |
| Maker | Tom van der Vaart |
| Main Materials | ABS Plastic |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 3 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 5 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Nepal |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Set Square". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |