NOLOP: 3D Printed Switch Mount
Overview of Device
This device is a 3D-printed switch mount made using the 3D printers at NOLOP, a rapid design center at Tufts. The switch mount is made with entirely 3D-printed plastic. This AT device could be used by anyone who needs to use switches at their head for a variety of reasons and wants a cheap and accessible option.
Picture: Final Product
Design Process and Reflection
This device was fairly easy to make. We used already established CAD files and sent them to the 3D printers in NOLOP, so there was now extra engineering processes in place. After they were sent to the 3D printers you have to monitor the start of the print to make sure everything is going smoothly and then no more work is required until the print is complete. Overall the prints took about 6 hours to complete, plus about 15 mins to get started. Overall the 3D printing process and this AT device as a result are are always a excellent cheap and accessible option.
Pictured Left: NOLOP 3D printer set up
Pictured Center: 3D print after First few Layers
Pictured Right: Individual 3D printer