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== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions== | == Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions== | ||
# | # Print the ruler model either flat on its back or on its side opposite of the increment marks. | ||
# | # Print the caliper pieces on either of their sides | ||
# | # Print both left and right caliper pieces and end cap together to prevent warping. | ||
# Glue left caliper to the left end of the ruler | |||
# Insert right caliper | |||
# Glue end cap to the right end of the ruler to prevent right caliper from falling off. | |||
# 20 minute print time | |||
# 1 minute assembly time | |||
# Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload) | # Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload) | ||
=== Common Problems and Solutions=== | === Common Problems and Solutions=== | ||
* | * when ruler is printed on its back it becomes slightly warped, however this does not effect the functionality of the caliper. Printing the ruler on its side solves this problem. | ||
== Cost savings== | == Cost savings== | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 1 December 2016
Caliper
Project developed by User:Amherbst
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Abstract
Calipers are a useful tool because they provide a bit more accuracy than a standard ruler. This design is 3D printable, and can be modified.
Bill of Materials
- PLA
- Superglue
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- Knowledge of how use openSCAD to modify the length of the caliper
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Print the ruler model either flat on its back or on its side opposite of the increment marks.
- Print the caliper pieces on either of their sides
- Print both left and right caliper pieces and end cap together to prevent warping.
- Glue left caliper to the left end of the ruler
- Insert right caliper
- Glue end cap to the right end of the ruler to prevent right caliper from falling off.
- 20 minute print time
- 1 minute assembly time
- Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
Common Problems and Solutions
- when ruler is printed on its back it becomes slightly warped, however this does not effect the functionality of the caliper. Printing the ruler on its side solves this problem.
Cost savings
- If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
- Estimate your costs
- Find a commercial equivalent
- Calculate $ savings and % savings
References
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- ↑ web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
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