Door Pedal: A 3D Printed COVID-19 Hands-Free Door Opener

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The Door Pedal project is an open-source COVID-19 mitigation device designed to significantly reduce SARS-COV-2 transmission beyond current door opening solutions. It also challenges makers like you to create innovative ways of controlling the world with your feet, rather than relying on hands. Head over to the Instructable page at https://www.instructables.com/id/Door-Pedal-an-Anti-COVID-19-Door-Opener/ for a detailed look into the project's background and motivation, design, and installation instructions. I'll guide you through setting up your very own Door Pedal in your home or office. The door pedal concept has the potential to further decrease contact with contaminated surfaces compared to current arm-operated door opener designs or those using nano-copper infused materials. Using just 5 3D printed parts, standard fasteners (1/4"-20 or M6 screws), and some rope (or even a coat hanger!), you can easily modify one side of your door for hands-free opening and closing. To modify one door, you'll need two sets of door pedals. One set can be printed on a Prusa-I3 sized bed in a single printing run. If you have any questions about using or modifying the design, feel free to reach out to me.