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== Safety Switch Cover for Power Strip ==
== Safety Switch Cover for Power Strip ==
  Project developed by [limitless285]
  Project developed by [User:Limitless285]
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Revision as of 13:50, 3 April 2017

Safety Switch Cover for Power Strip

Project developed by [User:Limitless285]

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Abstract

  1. This object was created using FreeCAD for the use of the Principia College Science Department. Its initial use is for their optics lab. One of their power strips is connected to various sensitive light equipment. If they are turned on while the lights are on
  2. Picture of completed print using
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Source Files / Bill of Materials

  1. Fortunately, no bill of materials is required for this print. There is no additional hardware- the hinge is the only mechanical part and is printed as one piece.
  2. [STLs/Open Source Software Source Files can be found at this link]

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

  1. Jellybox or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Measure size of power strip switch. This should be done with high-accuracy calipers to ensure proper use.
  2. The size of the switch should match the inside perimeter of the FreeCAD file - adjust for use.
  3. Ensure height of cover will fit your switch (should be fairly universal)
  4. Print out at .1 or .2 mm layer height for best precision and hinge-usage.
  5. Place over switch, secure with epoxy or glue if necessary.
  6. ESTIMATED PRINT TIME: 5 minutes
  7. ASSEMBLY TIME: printed-as-one-piece, potential assembly if adhering with epoxy.

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  1. 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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