{"id":82674,"key":"Fecal_Sample_Collection_Kit","title":"Fecal Sample Collection Kit","latest":{"id":1111957,"timestamp":"2024-06-18T19:58:08Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{777 notice}}\n\n[[File:Fecal kit complete.jpg|thumb]]\n\n{{Device data\n| manufacturing-files = https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fecal-sample-kit\n}}\n\n{{Project data\n| authors = User:Bubbad997\n| years = 2019\n| made = Yes\n| cost = USD 0.24\n}}\n\nThis device is used to collect a small fecal sample for testing. This can range from DNA testing to testing for disease. Fecal matter can tell a lot about someones genetics and body function. This device is appropriate for OSAT because it can be used in developing countries and palces like Africa for testing for diseases. [Note to creator: Africa is a continent containing many countries with varying levels of development. Be careful when generalizing.] The device that has been developed is similar to the design shown below, but costing nearly 99% when compared. It was developed for Kijenzi/ HESE.\n\nA similar design can be seen [https://www.universalmedicalinc.com/30ml-fecal-containers-attached-screwcap-with-spoon-self-standing-with-skirted-conical-bottom.html?campaignid=1035133172&adgroupid=50759560077&adid=245051569142&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz53vBRCpARIsAPPsz8V5c9daZSkCPJudSDz1J26pmK8SsQacdqsNFslrOjxcuPnFdXrl-OoaAnxFEALw_wcB here].\n\n[[File:Fecal kit base.jpg|thumb|Completed print]]\n\n[[File:Fecal kit lid.jpg|thumb|Completed print]]\n\n== Bill of Materials ==\n\n# PLA or similar Printable material is all that is needed. PLA would be most appropriate due to its environmentally friendly nature\n## All of my STL and SCAD files can be found at the following link: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fecal-sample-kit\n\n== Tools needed ==\n\n# [[AthenaII|MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer\n\n== Skills and knowledge needed ==\n\n* There were no \"special\" skills or knowledge used to create this device. The only tool i used was the OpenScad cheat sheet for reference on some functions\n\n== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions ==\n\n# To assemble this project, it is fairly simple. Once it is printed, it should just screw together with the printed threads. I did use 2 sets of pliers to get the threads to loosen up a bit do to the variance in my printer. To print this project, make sure to rotate the base.stl 180 degrees so that the bottom is on the build plate, as i designed it upside down.\n# Print Time: 1.5 hours\n# Assembly Time: 10 seconds\n# The images shown show the 2 printed parts and what they look like when assembled.\n\n=== Common Problems and Solutions ===\n\n* The biggest issue is the threads being printed. In my design i was able to get it to work the first try, but they can still be improved. I was unable to get the threads to be \"cut\" from the material instead of being added like they are. If the threads had more of a cut feature to them where they were the same diameter as the inside of the cylinder this may solve the issue. To combat this issue, i printed the pieces fast to try and eliminate the effect of the overhangs.\n\n== Cost savings ==\n\n# The cost to make this part is only $0.24 when using a $20 1 kg roll of PLA. It only uses 12 g of material.\n# A commercial equvilent can be found here. It costs $131 [https://www.universalmedicalinc.com/30ml-fecal-containers-attached-screwcap-with-spoon-self-standing-with-skirted-conical-bottom.html?campaignid=1035133172&adgroupid=50759560077&adid=245051569142&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz53vBRCpARIsAPPsz8XIvuofD7dErmJABey5DmS6Ok0AN-qYYr9Exu_9h6HbX3KjoC2WSBMaArQ4EALw_wcB]\n\nfor 500 so 26 cents each\n\n== Benefited Internet Communities ==\n\n* Kinjezi/HESE @ Penn state [https://www.kijenzi.com/]\n* Concern Project [https://www.concern.net/about-us]\n* Bill and Linda Gates Foundation [https://web.archive.org/web/20210204130817/https://www.gatesnotes.com/2017-Annual-Letter?WT.mc_id=02_14_2017_02_AL2017GFO_GF-GFO_&WT.tsrc=GFGFO]\n* The Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/mission-and-values.html]\n* US Agency for International Development [https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do]\n\n== References ==\n\n* https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19240\n\n<references />\n\n{{Page data\n| keywords = 3D printing, container, disease, fecal sample, test kit, plastic\n| sdg = SDG03 Good health and well-being\n| published = 2019\n| organizations = MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n}}\n\n[[Category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]]\n[[Category:Medical]]\n[[Category:Testing]]\n[[Category:3D printing]]\n[[Category:Plastic]]"}