Requests for 3-D printable open source appropriate technology: Difference between revisions

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Open source 3-D printing of OSAT is gaining traction as groups like Re:3D (makers of the Gigabot) have sponsored contests to encourage designers to think about using 3D printers for social good, Michigan Tech sponsored the 3D printers for peace contest, the Plastic Bank, Techfortrade and the Ethical Filament Foundation are developing a new social economy for recycled 3D printer filament and Tekla Lab sponsored a contest to make open source lab equipment.

Do you have a great idea for a open-source appropriate technology that could be 3-D printed? First check out all the existing designs here. If you can not find it then click the "edit" below and post your idea. If you have an Appropedia account you can tag it with your signature --~~~~

In the Fall of 2014, MTU will be offering a class in open-source 3-D printing. One of the assignments will be to design and prototype OSAT. The inaugural class of 50 students will be using this page for ideas.

Designers if you see a request for an item you would like to work on - you can tag it with your signature --~~~~ as well and leave a message for the requester or collaborators.

The requests for this class are closed as of Nov. 13, 2014 - but please feel free to add your requests to the list. To see what the results go here

Requests

First check out all the existing designs here.

- ~~Corn sheller~~- done -- Joshua (talk) 16:05, 21 July 2014 (PDT)
- ~~Open source syringe pump~~ - done --Joshua (talk) 14:20, 19 September 2014 (PDT)
- Treadle pump
- composting toilet
- micro turbines for water power Emily Hunt (talk) 09:06, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- Seed drill for efficient planting Eg Jmbrooki (talk) 07:32, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- high efficiency small wind turbine - use [1] EChe (talk) 14:52, 31 July 2014 (PDT)
- heliostats
- umbilical cord clamps [2]
- limb prostheses
- high efficiency water pumps, spare parts
- tools
- farming tools -- Goliath182 (talk) 07:42, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- Lightweight Wrenches Jcmayros (talk) 07:31, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- low force mating gears
- hinges -- D4r3llo5 (talk) 07:45, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- clamps with gearing systems Bjholtz (talk) 07:47, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- low force buckles and snaps for easy assembly/dis-assembly of mating parts. Jcgerdt (talk) 07:42, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- Parametric quick release buckles, similar to [3], but done in OpenSCAD and parametric. Only found 1 design that was adjustable, and that was in blender.Rmputzig (talk) 11:08, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- pulleys Lucas Wilder (talk) 07:36, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- high efficiency stove components
- thermometer (digital)
- blood pressure monitor <$20
- [stethoscope] [4]--Bwbarker (talk) 07:45, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- otoscope with adult and children sizes Amwallis (talk) 06:57, 13 November 2014 (PST)
- small-scale wind turbine here and here and here
- low-cost-water-contamination-sensor
- Water filtration devices
- 3d printable and tuneable gravity powered LED light
- newspaper briquet maker
- plastic bottle stripper - examples: http://www.utsumi.com.br/pet/English/filetador/index.html (particularly the bottom) and http://www.livedebris.org/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf

Bicycle parts

For MTU students interested in bicycle part design, Dr. John Gershenson has offered the use of his lab for measurements. existing bike hacks

Tire
Tube
Frame
Fork
Chain
Chain stay and seat stay
Chain Tensioner Spoonless (talk) 07:55, 13 November 2014 (PST)
Handlebars
Brake pads
Bottom bracket
Cranks
PedalsRnmcfarl (talk) 07:34, 13 November 2014 (PST)
Freewheel
Spokes
Front wheel (36 spokes)
Rear wheel (42 spokes)
Rim
Hub
Hub axle
Seat
Brake set (stirrups and rods)
Bearings (steer tube)
Bearings (engine, hubs)
Frame tubing
Handlebar grips Ab91 (talk) 07:55, 13 November 2014 (PST)
Rack
7up
Fork supports
Seat
Mud guardRtgrady10
Light

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 ** umbilical cord clamps [http://makezine.com/2013/10/18/3d-printing-umbilical-cord-clamps-in-haiti/]
 ** limb prostheses
-** high efficiency water pumps, spare parts[[User:Rmputzig|Rmputzig]] ([[User talk:Rmputzig|talk]]) 08:02, 13 November 2014 (PST)
+** high efficiency water pumps, spare parts
 ** tools
 ** farming tools -- [[User:Goliath182|Goliath182]] ([[User talk:Goliath182|talk]]) 07:42, 13 November 2014 (PST)
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 ** clamps with gearing systems [[User:Bjholtz|Bjholtz]] ([[User talk:Bjholtz|talk]]) 07:47, 13 November 2014 (PST)
 ** low force buckles and snaps for easy assembly/dis-assembly of mating parts. [[User:Jcgerdt|Jcgerdt]] ([[User talk:Jcgerdt|talk]]) 07:42, 13 November 2014 (PST)
+** Parametric quick release buckles, similar to [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1416], but done in OpenSCAD and parametric. Only found 1 design that was adjustable, and that was in blender.[[User:Rmputzig|Rmputzig]] ([[User talk:Rmputzig|talk]]) 11:08, 13 November 2014 (PST)
 ** pulleys [[User:Lwilder|Lucas Wilder]] ([[User talk:Lwilder|talk]]) 07:36, 13 November 2014 (PST)
 ** high efficiency stove components