OSTAT Ground Collector
Project developed by Andy Finch
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Abstract
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Bill of Materials
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- Upload and link to all STLs
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
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Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
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Common Problems and Solutions
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Cost savings
Part Cost Total $19.62
- 30x Coat Hangers (or equivalent wire) $4.32
- 2x 5/8"-36" Dowel Rods (or equivalent stick) $8.58
- Broom Handle (or equivalent handle) $3.32
- 3D Print's Material Cost $3.40 (assuming $20/kg of PLA)
Prices for non-3D printed parts are based on the items purchased for the prototype. Recycled wire and wood could be substituted in place of store purchased items.
Commercial Equivalent
Savings
- Compared to the cheapest Walmart gather, the 3D printed ground gather brings the price down by a third.
- If recycled wood rods and wire were used in place of the purchased coat hangers and dowel rods, the price of the 3d printed ground gather could be decreased further.
Benefited Internet Communities
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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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