
| Type | Measuring Tool |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tom van der Vaart |
| Location | Nepal |
| Environment | Himalayas |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
The Set Square is a 3D printed drafting tool that provides a straightedge for marking or checking 90-degree and 45-degree angles relative to a baseline. It is intended as a fabrication aid for disaster response and field settings, where standard drafting tools may not be readily available.
The set square is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament, providing a durable, dimensionally accurate straightedge that can be fabricated locally when a physical set square cannot be sourced nearby.

| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:GN017_Eng_Dwg.zip |
|---|---|
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:GN017_CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |

| More Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Author Code | GN017 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Open Hardware License | CERN |
| Start Date (Development) | February 23, 2018 |
| End Date (Development) | February 23, 2018 |
| Designer | Tom van der Vaart |
| Maker | Tom van der Vaart |
| Main Materials | ABS Plastic |
Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 3 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 5 |
Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Set Square". Appropedia. Retrieved October 3, 2026. |