COVID19 Response
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Overview
Knox Makers is organizing efforts to create and provide protective equipment and support to our local health community.
Files
| Face Shields | Laser Cut Part
Single printed part stls: |
| Bias Tape Makers | |
| Surgical Mask Straps |
Face Shields
A face shield to be worn by medical workers. Our design is based on the Prusa Face Shield with alterations made in response to feedback from UT Emergency Department. It involves a 3d printed part printed part, a laser cut part, and button hole elastic.
Materials
| 3D Printed | PETG, ABS, ASA, PLA, PC, Nylon (please print the corresponding file) |
| Laser Cut | An acetate plastic
7mil to 20mil (thicker is preferred) |
Suggested Print settings
| Setting | |
|---|---|
| Wall thickness | 1.2mm |
| Layer height | 0.2-0.3mm |
| Infill density | 30% |
| Speed | As fast as stable |
suggested settings to print quickly with Cura (tested on custom printer with 0.4mm volcano nozzle)
Bias Tape Makers
Bias tape makers help make the pleats in the fabric masks. They can be 3d printed and are helpful to the community making these masks.
Fabric Masks
Surgical Mask Straps
The surgical mask straps hold the elastic that normally is held by a health worker's ears. It helps save the irritation caused by prolonged usage. These can be 3d printed.