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[[File:test_lead_holder.jpg|thumb|right|Wire Holder Prototype]]
[[File:Wire_holder_finalrev.jpg|thumb|right|Printed Wire Holder]]
 
[[File:Wire_holder_in_lab.jpg|thumb|right|Wire holder being used in an MTU undergrad electronic lab]]
==Team==
==Team==


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'''Test Lead Holder'''
'''Test Lead Holder'''
[http://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3DPX-004032 CLICK HERE FOR SOURCE FILES]


An open source wire lead holder that can be easily printed for any lab. Saving both time and money.
An open source wire lead holder that can be easily printed for any lab. Saving both time and money.


A commercial off the shelf wire holder would cost about $15, this holder will cost $1.29 to print.
A commercial off the shelf wire holder would cost about $15, this holder will cost $2.03 to print and mount.
Also it can be printed in just a few hours which would be much faster than if you had to order and ship one.
It can be printed in just a few hours which would be much faster than if you had to order and ship one.


==Prototype==
==Prototype==


'''Bill Of Materials'''
'''Bill Of Materials'''
*3x #6 sheet metal screws @ $0.372 per screw
*3x #6 sheet metal screws @ $0.11 per screw
*Approximately 70 grams of PLA or equivalent filament @$0.24 per gram. $1.70
 
Total Cost ~$2.03
[https://www.adafruit.com/product/2624 Versus $15 Pomona Holder]
 
'''Print Settings and Instructions'''
* 0.2 mm layer height
* 2 perimeters
* 3 top and bottom layers
* 20% infill
These settings will deliver good quality and strong results.


'''Installation and Use'''
'''Installation and Use'''
* Install using #6 sheet metal screws or equivalent and slide wire holder over.
* Install using 3x #6 sheet metal screws and slide wire holder over screws, then tighten.


==Files==
==Files==
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|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:cone1.png|Outside Material Funnel Cone
|Image:printable_wire_holder.JPG|Wire Holder Model
 
[http://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3DPX-004032 Model Files]
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:cone.png|Inside Material Funnel Cone
 
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:ScrewwithHolder.png|Side view Screw with Holder
 
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:ScrewwithHolder1.png|Top view Screw with Holder
 
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:T5pulley.png| Main Drive Motor Pulley
 
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:T5_belt.jpg| T5 Drive Belt
 
|width=180
|height=135
|title= [[Printable Parts]]
|Image:Recyclebot auger.png| Recyclebot feeding auger
}}
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Revision as of 15:06, 8 November 2016

Printed Wire Holder
Wire holder being used in an MTU undergrad electronic lab

Team

Nicholas Lanter Undergrad student, Computer Engineering

Logan Brueck Undergrad student, Mechanical Engineering

Project

Test Lead Holder

CLICK HERE FOR SOURCE FILES

An open source wire lead holder that can be easily printed for any lab. Saving both time and money.

A commercial off the shelf wire holder would cost about $15, this holder will cost $2.03 to print and mount. It can be printed in just a few hours which would be much faster than if you had to order and ship one.

Prototype

Bill Of Materials

  • 3x #6 sheet metal screws @ $0.11 per screw
  • Approximately 70 grams of PLA or equivalent filament @$0.24 per gram. $1.70

Total Cost ~$2.03 Versus $15 Pomona Holder

Print Settings and Instructions

  • 0.2 mm layer height
  • 2 perimeters
  • 3 top and bottom layers
  • 20% infill

These settings will deliver good quality and strong results.

Installation and Use

  • Install using 3x #6 sheet metal screws and slide wire holder over screws, then tighten.

Files

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