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[[File: | [[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] | [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 $2. | 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. | It can be printed in just a few hours which would be much faster than if you had to order and ship one. | ||
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'''Bill Of Materials''' | '''Bill Of Materials''' | ||
*3x #6 sheet metal screws @ $0. | *3x #6 sheet metal screws @ $0.11 per screw | ||
*Approximately 70 grams of PLA or equivalent filament @$0.24 per gram. $1.70 | *Approximately 70 grams of PLA or equivalent filament @$0.24 per gram. $1.70 | ||
Total Cost ~$2. | 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''' | ||
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|title= [[Printable Parts]] | |title= [[Printable Parts]] | ||
|Image: | |Image:printable_wire_holder.JPG|Wire Holder Model | ||
[http://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3DPX-004032 Model Files] | |||
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Revision as of 15:06, 8 November 2016
Team
Nicholas Lanter Undergrad student, Computer Engineering
Logan Brueck Undergrad student, Mechanical Engineering
Project
Test Lead Holder
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.