Leaf Protein Concentrate (LPC) is a protein rich substance similar to a curd or cottage cheese. LPC can be made from many varieties of leafs and can feed lots of people for a very low cost. In order to make LPC, the juice must be extracted from the leafs using a press. For more information on how to make LPC read the Skills and Knowledge section below.

Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]

1. PLA Filament
2. Leaf Press Base
3. Leaf Press Lid

Tools needed[edit | edit source]

1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]

For more information on the process of creating LPC, visit the following link to a how-to video. How to make Leaf Protein Concentrate

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

Printable Files and OpenSCAD Customizer[edit | edit source]

All files available at Youmaingine or Thingiverse

Files created for Thingiverse customizer, in order to customize for any purpose.

Print Instructions[edit | edit source]

Material:PLA

Layer Height:0.3mm

Shell Thickness:0.8mm

Infill Density:0.25%

Print Speed:85mm/s

Printing Speed:210 C

Total Printing Time: ~3 hours for current stls. Potentially more or less for customization.

Assembly Time: <1 min

Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

Using the stl files or the custommizer from the links above:

1. Print each component as desired
2. Insert Lid into Base Component

Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]

May need to clear out holes on bottom strainer from excess material.

Cost savings[edit | edit source]

Prototype Cost[edit | edit source]

~$2.00

Current Sales Price[edit | edit source]

Closest commercial equivalent to the leaf press is a fruit press. At the lowest cost estimates the commercial equivalent is $69.99 at [1]

Cost Savings[edit | edit source]

Prototype shows cost savings of 189% considering the low end commercial equivalent devices.

Benefited Internet Communities[edit | edit source]

1. Feedipedia [2]
2. Echo Communoty [3]
3. OPEF [4]
4. Alchetron [5]
5. Leaf for Life [6]

References[edit | edit source]

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