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.

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 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)

• Face Shield Frames

• • 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:

    • • Wilson V5 ( PLA, ABS, PETG, other ) [ 1 hour 11 minutes, 8.19 meters ]

      • original Wilson Strap Rubber Band ( stl )

      • Wilson Strap Lock ( stl )

      • WIlson Strap Adjustable Loop ( stl ) 

      • Flat Budmen V3 ( PLA, ABS, PETG, other )   [ 1 hour 3 minutes, 7.11 meters ]

  • 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.

• Surgical Mask Strap Extenders (aka Comfort Straps)

• • 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.

• Bias Tape Maker ( for your reference )

• • 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

• Mega Wilson (Faceshield for Dentists)

• • 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

• Safety: 

  • 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!

  • Packaging:

    • Faceshield Frames

      • Pack up to XX Flat Budmen or Wilsons into a 1 gallon ziplock bag

      • Pack Mask Extender into a quart size zip lock bag

  • Mark the bag with 

    • • • Your name

        • The date packaged

        • The number and model printed

        • The material used 

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

  • Drop-off locations:

    • 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

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