This week I think my framework is ready to be shown. I finalized the main concepts and base parts, and now I want to show everything including the framework’s main features.
The most important parts that define the framework are called Base Parts. Using the base parts, everybody can create Prototypes – reusable parts with a particular purpose. The projects are supposed to be assembled using Base and Prototype parts. If a part is modified and has a low potential of reusability, such a part is called a Custom Part.
The base parts are:
Platform
Bars
Shells
Lid
The project features:
- Scalability. Choose a project of the size you need, and extend it in the future.
2. Flexibility. Adjust the project to your needs. Add or remove platforms, and choose the right volume for your components.
3. Easily Printable. All parts are designed for easy 3D printing. No supports are needed.
4. Rigidity. The special shape of the bars makes the structure stable and rigid in all directions. The shells provide additional structural support.
5. Modifiability. All parts are designed for easy modification. They are shipped in STEP format and can be opened by any CAD software.
6. Nuts as Inserts. The nuts are an accessible and reliable alternative to metal inserts, providing a strong and reusable connection between the parts.
7. Modularity. All the parts are made in the way, so you don’t have to re-print large volumes of plastic when you want to make a small change. Reprint only necessary parts.
8. Extensibility. The framework can be extended by Prototypes. Prototypes are parts made on top of the base framework parts. They have some particular application in mind.
You can learn more by the links below:
- Main repository – https://github.com/an-dr/simpleR
- Blog on Hackaday.io – https://hackaday.io/project/198162