3D printed bike pedal: Difference between revisions

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Universal OSAT Bike Pedal

Project developed by [User:Scieply]

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Abstract

My goal was to create a printable item that would be useful in many region and I realized that in many countries people rely on bikes. Biking is made much easier and more comfortable when the bike has large flat pedals. Bike pedals can cost much more than some people live off of daily in certain developing nations. The pedal is intended as usable substitute for a factory bike pedal, though not totally equivalent. OEM compents may not be available in certain countries so this pedal may be useful in countries that have access to 3D printing technology, yet do not want to spend the money/ do not have the time to wait months to get an essential part to an essential part of their daily life.

Bill of Materials

This part was printed from PLA filament which can cost about $16 a kilogram and this pedal uses about 53 grams of filament. This puts the cost of a pair of pedals under $3.00.
1. Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
2. FreeCAD and STL files:

File:BIKEPEDAL.stl File:Bikepedal.FCStd

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

Jellybox or similar RepRap 3-D printer or similar
Filament
Pedal Spindle

Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT

This link contains some useful information: [[1]]

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

To achieve a similar result as the picture, use 1.75mm PLA filament
The print should use about 50g of filament
Print time is longer than 3 hours.

Common Problems and Solutions

Include common mistakes/problems to avoid in building your OSAT and how to overcome them

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

[[2]].

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 ==Abstract==
-# My goal was to create a printable item that would be useful in many region and I realized that in many countries people rely on bikes. Biking is made much easier and more comfortable when the bike has large flat pedals. Bike pedals can cost much more than some people live off of daily in certain developing nations. The pedal is intended as usable substitute for a much better pedal.
+# My goal was to create a printable item that would be useful in many region and I realized that in many countries people rely on bikes. Biking is made much easier and more comfortable when the bike has large flat pedals. Bike pedals can cost much more than some people live off of daily in certain developing nations. The pedal is intended as usable substitute for a factory bike pedal, though not totally equivalent. OEM compents may not be available in certain countries so this pedal may be useful in countries that have access to 3D printing technology, yet do not want to spend the money/ do not have the time to wait months to get an essential part to an essential part of their daily life.
   [[Image:OSATbikepedal.jpg|400px|right]]
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 # This part was printed from PLA filament which can cost about $16 a kilogram and this pedal uses about 53 grams of filament. This puts the cost of a pair of pedals under $3.00.
 ## Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
-## Upload and link to all STLs
+## FreeCAD and STL files:
 [[Image:Bikepedal3.jpeg|400px|right]]
 [[file:BIKEPEDAL.stl]]
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 == Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
-* This link contains some useful information: http://3dinsider.com/3d-printing-guide/
+* This link contains some useful information: [[http://3dinsider.com/3d-printing-guide]]
 == Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
-# To achieve a similar result as the picture, use 1.75mm
+# To achieve a similar result as the picture, use 1.75mm PLA filament
-# Include print time estimate
+# The print should use about 50g of filament
-# Include assembly time estimate
+# Print time is longer than 3 hours.
-# Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
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 ==References==
-* The sources of information (e.g. engineering handbooks, journal articles, government documents, webpages, books, magazine articles etc.). References should use the <nowiki> <ref> </ref> and <references/>  </nowiki>tags and can be in any format but should include all the information necessary for someone else to find the same information you did. For example: <ref> web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html</ref>
+[[http://www.appropedia.org/Viability_of_Distributed_Manufacturing_of_Bicycle_Components_with_3-D_Printing:_CEN_Standardized_Polylactic_Acid_Pedal_Testing]]
-<references/>
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-Based on the developmental needs addressed (e.g. food, heat, electricity, clean water, health  care, etc.) be sure to label your device in the proper categories e.g. use [[Category:Water]]. Be sure to categorize your device so that it will be easy to find – for example “Low voltage connection basics” is categorized in
 [[Category:How tos]]
-[[Category:Electricity]]
+[[Category:3D printing]]
-[[Category:Electric lighting]].
+[[Category:bike parts]].
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