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==Abstract==
==Abstract==
# Calipers are needed in a variety of circumstances where precise measurements are required. Additionally calipers are often times limited in size and 3D printed ones will not be as accurate. This design utilizes a ruler so the accuracy of the product will be as accurate as a ruler and also scalable to longer length measuring sticks. This design is an improvement on a previous OSAT I found. Since this design doesn't require a ruler to be printed and it also includes the ability to measure internal diameters.  
# Calipers are needed in a variety of circumstances where precise measurements are required. Additionally calipers are often times limited in size and 3D printed ones will not be as accurate. This design utilizes a ruler so the accuracy of the product will be as accurate as a ruler and also scalable to longer length measuring sticks. This design is an improvement on a previous OSAT I found. Since this design doesn't require a ruler to be printed and it also includes the ability to measure internal diameters.  
# [[Image:20191204 185021.jpg|200px|right]]
[[Image:20191204 185021.jpg|200px|right]]


== Bill of Materials==
== Bill of Materials==
# Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts
#Ruler
#Glue, I used a Plastic bonder by J-B Weld
## Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
## Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
## Upload and link to all STLs
## Upload and link to all STLs
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== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
# [[AthenaII| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
# [[AthenaII| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
#
== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
* If you used special skill – link to relevant Wikipedia or Wikiversity articles/courses


== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
# Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your “how to” to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions.
# Include print time estimate
# Include assembly time estimate
# Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
# Consider video if appropriate
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!<big>Example video summary of textbook</big>
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|<center>{{#widget:YouTube|id=yiJDx9dCfEQ}} </center>
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# All parts will need to be rotated 90 degrees in the slicer. The slider and Back will need to have supports generated for the overhangs.
Once they are all printed Glue the "Back" onto the ruler, put on the slider, then glue on the back plate.
# About 1 hr total for all three parts
# 5-10 min
#<gallery caption="Calipers fully assembled">
Image:20191204 185021.jpg
</gallery>
=== Common Problems and Solutions===
=== Common Problems and Solutions===
* Include common mistakes/problems to avoid in building your OSAT and how to overcome them
* Make sure to put on the slider before you glue on the back plate


== Cost savings==
== Cost savings==
* If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
* If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
# Estimate your costs
# 1 dollar for a ruler, .50 cents in plastic and glue. 1.50 in total
# Find a commercial equivalent, cite it and put the [url in square brackets]
# 8 dollar Vernier Calipers [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-in-High-Contrast-Vernier-Caliper-722H/206007131]
# Calculate $ savings and % savings
# 6.50 total savings or a 81% price reduction.
 
== Benefited Internet Communities ==
* Name and add links to at least 5 using single brackets around [url name]


==References==
==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>
<references/>  
<references/>  
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<nowiki>
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:Education]]


[[Category:How tos]]
[[Category:Electricity]]
[[Category:Electric lighting]].


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[[category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]
[[category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]
== External links ==
# All scad files and Stls can be found on my YouMagine page.
[Category:https://www.youmagine.com/designs/calipers calipers]

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Calipers

Project developed by [Austin Kastel]

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Abstract

  1. Calipers are needed in a variety of circumstances where precise measurements are required. Additionally calipers are often times limited in size and 3D printed ones will not be as accurate. This design utilizes a ruler so the accuracy of the product will be as accurate as a ruler and also scalable to longer length measuring sticks. This design is an improvement on a previous OSAT I found. Since this design doesn't require a ruler to be printed and it also includes the ability to measure internal diameters.
20191204 185021.jpg

Bill of Materials

  1. Ruler
  2. Glue, I used a Plastic bonder by J-B Weld
    1. Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
    2. Upload and link to all STLs

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. All parts will need to be rotated 90 degrees in the slicer. The slider and Back will need to have supports generated for the overhangs.

Once they are all printed Glue the "Back" onto the ruler, put on the slider, then glue on the back plate.

  1. About 1 hr total for all three parts
  2. 5-10 min
  4. Calipers fully assembled
  5. 20191204 185021.jpg

    6. Common Problems and Solutions

    • Make sure to put on the slider before you glue on the back plate

    Cost savings

    • If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
    1. 1 dollar for a ruler, .50 cents in plastic and glue. 1.50 in total
    2. 8 dollar Vernier Calipers [1]
    3. 6.50 total savings or a 81% price reduction.

    References

    [[Category:Education]]

    External links

    1. All scad files and Stls can be found on my YouMagine page.

    [Category:https://www.youmagine.com/designs/calipers calipers]

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