3D Printed Shoes

Project developed by User:Sjhelmin

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Abstract

"A lack of adequate footwear is more than a simple inconvenience or lack of comfort. Millions are infected or dying each year due to the spread of diseases contracted through unprotected feet. It is estimated that two billion people worldwide are currently plagued with parasitic diseases that could be prevented by wearing proper footwear." [1] Walking barefoot hardens the skin on the bottom of your feet and cracks may form. These cracks allow parasitic infections such as hookworm and threadworm to penetrate the skin. [2] In addition to shoes protecting against harmful parasites, shoes also protect against burns, cuts and punctures. If untreated, these injuries may lead to serious infections. Many organizations exsist that donate shoes to people in need such as Toms [3], Soles4Souls [4], Samaritan's Feet [5] and many more.

Picture of completed print using

Completed shoe.jpeg

Bill of Materials

  1. Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts
    1. Upload and link to all source files
    2. Upload and link to all STLs

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
  2. PLA Filament
  3. Fabric similar to shoe laces

Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT

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Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your “how to” to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions.
  2. Include print time estimate
  3. Include assembly time estimate
  4. Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
  5. Consider video if appropriate
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Common Problems and Solutions

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Cost savings

  • If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
  1. Estimate your costs
  2. Find a commercial equivalent
  3. Calculate $ savings and % savings

References

  1. web page: Dying Without Shoes: An Epidemic We Can Eliminate. Available: http://samaritansfeet.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SFDyingwithoutShoes.pdf
  2. web page: Soles4Souls: Why Shoes? Available: http://soles4souls.org/why-shoes
  3. web page: Toms One for One Available: http://www.toms.com/one-for-one-en
  4. web page: Soles4Souls Hompage Available: http://soles4souls.org/
  5. web page: Samaritan's Feet homepage Available: http://www.samaritansfeet.org/
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