The RepRap motto is "wealth without money" - for this assignment you are to create wealth by making an open source design that has value to you. It must be 3D printable on your MOST Delta and cost less than a commercial equivalent (if such a thing exists).
Assignment
- Design something of "high value" that you can 3D print on your MOST Delta
- Make sure someone else has not already done it - search http://www.yeggi.com/
- Design 3D printable components with ONLY OS CAD packages (e.g. OpenSCAD, FreeCAD, or Blender)
- Create an account at https://cubehero.com/
- Upload your design under an OS license to CubeHero - include: Source files, STLs, a picture, and a brief description including costs and $ savings
- Add picture, link to your CubeHero page with name, commercial equivalent link+cost, and economic savings to table below (see example).
- Print component and bring to class - Complete and due by 12/10
Grading
- 30% Print quality
- 20% Documentation
- 50% Design (design for printing, aesthetics and function)
Automatic reductions: -50% no source or the use of non-OS software -10% per day for late
Table of Value
2015
Digital Photo | Free Design/Link to Libre3D | Commercial equivalent/Cost | Approximate Savings in US$ |
---|---|---|---|
Adjustable laptop stand | [1], $80 | $50 | |
N/A | Double Banana Stand Bllafata (talk) 06:53, 19 November 2015 (PST) | [2], ~$17 | N/A |
Ping Pong Paddle | [3], ~$6.49, for standard paddle | $5.20, plus never needing another paddle again |
2014
}Digital Photo | Free Design/Link to Libre3D | Commercial equivalent/Cost | Approximate Savings in US$ |
---|---|---|---|
Hockey Helper | [4]-Always unavailable but is $10.95 | $9.98 | |
1UP Incense / Candle Holder | [5], Closest commercial equivalent -$8.99 | $6.92 | |
Arduino Home Device Wall Mount | [6], Closest commercial equivalent is an enclosure - $4.50 | $2.91 | |
Splined Bottom Bracket Tool | Park Tool bike tools BBT-32C bottom bracket key - $10.76 | $0.42 | |
Toilet Paper Holder | [7] - $4.99 | $4.00 | |
Libre3D Men's Restroom Sign | Restroom Signs - Pair=$364.00
-->Individual (1/2 Pair)=$182.00 |
$177.00 | |
Open-Source Four Point Probe (OS-4PP) | [8], $7300 | $1700 | |
Open-Source Hunting Tool | [9], $7.89 | $7.20 | |
Spatula Sheath | [10], $9.95 | $9.15 | |
Insulin Pump Clip Connector | [11], $19.95 | $19.90 | |
3D Printed Custom T-Shirt | [12],$5.99 to $24.99 | $5.71 to 24.71 | |
MOST DELTA Auto Bed Leveling | This Project does not save money but time. The average time it takes for someone to level their bed takes approximately 2 to 4 hours. | After the bed levelling system is set up it takes approximately 5 minutes to have the bed levelled. | |
Michigan Tech Divot Removal Tool | Callaway Divot Removal Tool - I have found custom divot tools like this sell between $2.75 and $20.00 (depending on who the market is being sold to). | $2.63 to $19.87 | |
[[13]|Batman's Equipment] | [14], 259.00 | $350.00 | |
Ice Scraper | [18],$6.40 to $15.00 | $6.00 to 14.60 | |
Nintendo 3DS XL Stand | Commercial 3DS Stand - $12.95 | $11.11 | |
Guitar Tone Knobs | [19]$7.29 for tone knob set | $7.00 | |
Winter Carnival Letters and Punctuation | [20] $11.60 for Paraffin Wax
[21] $9.96 for 64 Pack Crayons |
Estimated $100 savings over their predicted 10-15 year lifespan. | |
3D Printed Snomobile Air Intake | Commercial product,$69.99 | $67 | |
Powder Baskets | Commercial Baskets,$21.95 | $20 | |
Individual Vinyl Record Stand | There are no/very few commercially equivalent products. Approximate cost for a product such as this would be $5 - $12. | $4.20 - $11.20 | |
Ginger Grating Plate | Various commercial offerings for as much as $12-15 | ~$10 | |
Open-Source ORV Light | Replacement of rotting case varies from $25-$100 depending on original lamp. | ~$20-$95 | |
Snowboard binding degree plate | Commercial product, $10-$20 | ~$8.22-$18.22 | |
Sink Adapter | N/A, no commercial equivalent available | No burned or frozen hands | |
Soccer Shin Guard | [22], $19 | $17.68 | |
Moto G2 Dock. Made by [[23]] | No actual Commercial equivalent available. Closest is this, but only half of mine. $5-6. | ~$4-5. | |
[24] Parametric Saxophone Mouthpiece | [25], $35, There are a few .stl files for alto and tenor saxophone, but none with parametric code. This allows quick modification of dimensions for different saxophones, as well as for changing the tone the instrument produces. | $34 | |
Custom Case | A blank case like this This has no holes drilled. Custom ordering requires time and money. | ~$5-$200+ | |
Customizable Propellers | Normally costs $1 per propeller. | ~$0.95 | |
[26] Tattoo Gun | Normally between 70-400 [27] | ~$67-397 | |
[28] wine glass hanger | [29],$100-$189 | $94.30-$183.3 | |
[30] Aircraft model frame | [31],Commercial equivalence depends on size and should be more than $10 | ~$7 | |
Crochet Hook Holder for Single-Handed Crocheting | No commercial version currently exists but generic work holders cost about $20 on amazon. | $7 | |
Tablet Stand and bluetooth keyboard | Many commercial versions exists like this one, but tend to be design for a specific tablet. | $19.34-$59.34 | |
Christmas Tree Stand | [32], $22.99 | $19.08 (base is made from a recycled shipping pallet) | |
Printiverse | [33], Expen$ive | $Cheaper (The cost of a printer?) | |
Tiered Jewelry Stand | [34] $20 | $18.15 | |
Bread Slicing Guide | [35], $57.99 | $56.56 (base is made from a scrap hardwood board) | |
[36] MTU Desk Accessory | [37] $23.99 | $23.6 | |
[38] Trolling Motor Replacement Prop | Minnkota replacement prop[39] $39.99 | $32.49 | |
[40] Airplane Yoke Cover | Full Yoke $150. | Cover costs $0.33 | |
Physical Photoresistor Regulating Device | New Light: $80+. | Plastic Cost: <$0.75 | |
[41] Hawse fairlead for snowboard winch | Fairlead $1.80 | Cover costs $0.86 | |
Heliostat for tracking sun! | Heliostat $60-$80 | $30-$50 |