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Open Design

The designs on this page have been released under a creative commons license, meaning that they can be used and copied by anyone. They are inspired by the open source software movement where software is designed and developed collaboratively over the internet. The development of digital manufacturing technologies such as cnc routers and rapid prototypers will allow designers and manufacturers to share files and collaborate over designs that have minimal impact on the environment. Log into the open design wiki to share more files.

The aim is to build up a repository of eco- products that can be made on low cost digital machines, similar to the one shown here, stimulating local markets and communities, and reducing transport emissions. Of course we would be delighted for you to order these products from us, but where this is not possible please contact us with comments, suggestions or improvements.

There is no warranty given on any of these designs, they are undertaken at your own risk.

CNC Router

CNC router

The low cost 3 axis CNC machine used to make these products was made in the workshop. It has a working envelope of 1200x1200x200 and uses predominantly open source software. Information on building a similar machine can be found in the pdf files below.

cnc-general-view.pdf

cnc-main-frame.pdf

cnc-gantry.pdf

cnc-z-axis.pdf

 


CNC rollover

Re-form rollover

Childrens chair rollover