COVID-19 3D-Print Projects

Main document for all Covid-19-projects can be found here. This page was updated 05/06/20 @ 9:00PM EDT

Contact David.Hayden@Makeitlabs.com if there's something incorrect below you can't fix yourself.

Important: Please do not print or send in any more 3D-printed Masks. (See below)

People and Communication

To get started as a 3D Printing volunteer -------->>>>> Fill out this form <<<<<----------
We will contact you with details about how to join the Slack group and weekly video conference
We are holding a weekly video conference (Google Meet) meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm.
We have created a Slack community specifically for coordinating our 3D printing efforts with people outside of MakeIt Labs
The MakeIt Labs Project Lead/Contact is David Hayden ( David.Hayden@Makeitlabs.com )
If all else fails, send an email to covid19-response@makeitlabs.com - please be patient for responses, there's a lot going on

3D-Print Projects Look here for what you can do! (updated 4/22/2020 @ 11:30PM EDT)

We will continue to take as many of these as you can print.
In order to assist our clients in identifying the material we have added versions of the STL files for Wilson and Flat Budmen with PLA/ABS/PETG stamped into them. This is the only difference between these files. Please use the correct one based on the material you are printing with. ( This adds 1 minute of print time over the "other" version with out the marking )
We are currently asking you to print one of the following frame designs:

For PLA we recommend printing .3 mm height, 2 shells, 2 top, 2 bottom, 10% infill
We will take any remaining Budmen V4 or Wilson V4.2 that you have, but please switch to one of the models above.

We will continue to take as many of these as you can print
These are very popular with medical staff
If you can fit one or two of these on your build plate with a frame please do so. They will add about 15 minutes per strap.
The design called "Surgical Mask Strap Remix" is available on Thingiverse [ 15 minutes, 1.33 meters ]
We have done a remix of this design with a label to indicate what material the strap is printed with. ( PLA, ABS, PETG )
If someone is feeling ambitious it would be nice to redesign this so you could print stacks of these reliably.

If you know someone making cloth masks they may appreciate having one or two of these made
It is a tool to help automatically fold material for sewing in such a manner as to create a strap which can be used for mask ties
This can be found on Thingiverse, the one we have tested takes a 4 cm strip of cloth and creates a 1 cm strap
We are not currently asking you to make any of these but its a cool design that you may find useful

For your reference we have included an STL file for the Mega Wilson.
It was designed in consultation with a dentist and allows the loupe to fit comfortably inside the shield.
It is based on a Wilson V5 with slightly deeper profile.
Mega WIlson V5 ( STL ) [1 hour 31 min 10.54 meters]

3D Print Logisitics

Please do not print things for us if you are in a location with a known COVID-19 patient. If you or someone in your household becomes ill, please let us know right away!
Please take reasonable care with hygiene while printing and handling materials.
We will treat everything that comes in to us as if it is covered in virus, but reasonable precautions on your side can make a difference.
Thank you!

Seal the bag only enough to keep items from falling out ( we want to allow any moisture to evaporate )

In the Nashua area you can drop your donations off at MakeIt Labs / 25 Crown Street / Nashua NH 03060

We have an open storage container by the front door to accept donations ( packaged as noted above )
If you dont see the storage container (not the trashcan! ) ring the door bell for assistance.
If all else fails you can leave the bag by the front door and send a message on Slack.

Other locations will be announced when available
If you are unable to drop off your donations send us a message on Slack and we will try to accommodate you

Former Projects - (discontinued 04/01/20 10:00PM EST)

3D-Printed Masks efforts have been discontinued by the folks at LowellMakes
We are no longer accepting these masks, please don't print any more.
If you know anyone who wants them we have a supply, please contact us at covid19-response@makeitlabs.com

3D Printer Signup form

If you have a printer or printers available and would like to contribute, please click through to the Printer Signup/Registration form and register your printer:
It will help us keep in touch with you and provide important updates