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==Requests==
==Requests==
* '''First check out all the existing designs [[:Category:OSAT_3D-Printable_Designs|here]] and on http://www.yeggi.com/.'''
* '''First check out all the existing designs [[:Category:OSAT_3D-Printable_Designs|here]] and on http://www.yeggi.com/.'''
** MUAC [http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/MUAC-Measuring-Tape-26-5_555780882.html]--racelet/band that measures children and classifies them as malnourished which then Action Against Hunger does treatment and prevention work for
 
** Heavy duty taps for tapstands or for buckets used for handwashing in emergency response. Talbot type taps.
** Threading set for water pipes that are used in Action Against Hunger's water provision programs
** Community feedback boxes that are easy to drop a note in but not possible for them to take the note out (as that should only be taken out by our designated staff) - that can be installed in communities for their feedback on projects
** Latrine/toilet sits or squads for children that can be used in emergency response on top of a latrine pit
** Water testing kit parts – for example pieces found in the Delagua or Wagtech water testing kit
** MUAC [http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/MUAC-Measuring-Tape-26-5_555780882.html]--bracelet/band that measures children and classifies them as malnourished which then Action Against Hunger does treatment and prevention work for
** surgical retractors simple [http://meritoem.com/files/images/products/full/M-MR054.jpg]
** surgical retractors simple [http://meritoem.com/files/images/products/full/M-MR054.jpg]
** surgical retractors complex [http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/files/media/images/55in-Blunt-Weitlaner-Retractor-1.jpg]
** surgical retractors complex [http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/files/media/images/55in-Blunt-Weitlaner-Retractor-1.jpg]

Revision as of 23:00, 16 November 2015

Winner of a the Gigabot social good contest
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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 every year MTU will be offering a class in open-source 3-D printing. One of the assignments will be to design and prototype OSAT. 50 students use 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.


To see past results go here

Requests

Red Labs

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
  • Bike Chain Tensioner Spoonless (talk) 07:55, 13 November 2014 (PST)
  • Handlebars
  • Brake callipers Rivu (talk) 12:23, 17 November 2014 (PST)
  • Bottom bracket
  • CranksZhinek (talk) 10:12, 18 November 2014 (PST)
  • PedalsRnmcfarl (talk) 07:34, 13 November 2014 (PST)
  • Freewheel
  • Spokes
  • Front wheel (36 spokes)
  • Rear wheel (42 spokes)
  • Rim
  • Hub David Porter (talk)
  • 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 Yan Guo(talk) 07:08, 18 November 2014 (PST)
  • Fork supports
  • Seat
  • Mud guardRtgrady10
  • Light

cost of bicycle parts

Reindeer Husbandry Applications

* ear-tags for reindeers

  • electric fence components (e.g. insulators)
  • lasso accessory: figure eight pattern or perforated plate called also kielasta in Finnish. The accessory is used to create a noose which is set to be tightened around reindeer antler Joshua (talk) 18:13, 22 October 2015 (PDT)
  • snow shows
  • horseshoes and snaffles (might be suitable for several herders groups, e.g. Tsataan people in Mongolia), plastic or metal
  • water pumps for bottles (any sizes)
  • plastic applicators for acupuncture (for any fields like medical backup)
  • ultrasonic whistle against wolves (?)
  • petrol-powered saw (parts)
  • snowmobile (parts)
  • outboard engine (parts)
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