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
- PLA Filament
- Leaf Press Base
- Leaf Press Lid
Tools needed
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and knowledge needed
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
Printable Files and OpenSCAD Customizer
All files available at Youmaingine or Thingiverse
Files created for Thingiverse customizer, in order to customize for any purpose.
Print Instructions
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
Using the stl files or the custommizer from the links above:
- Print each component as desired
- Insert Lid into Base Component
Common Problems and Solutions
May need to clear out holes on bottom strainer from excess material.
Cost savings
Prototype Cost
~$2.00
Current Sales Price
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
Prototype shows cost savings of 189% considering the low end commercial equivalent devices.
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