Nekoosa Mobility Walker (Version 1)

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These parts are from the "Open-Source Designs for Distributed Manufacturing of Low-Cost Customized Walkers" article found here: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5134/8/3/79The STLs are shared at this link: https://osf.io/myh82/They are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) 3.0The STLs are provided here in two plates (PLA and TPU) with the needed quantities and have been reoriented for easier printing with tree support.Recommend tree support and default PLA settings. Gyroid infill suggested.Printed in Bambulab PLA Basic and Bambulab TPU95AMaterial Sourcing and Costs:Ace Hardware:100x box of 6x1/2 Steel, Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws, Item #40012 = $5.293/4" dowel, 48" long, 3pcs = $23.97Walmart:7/8" dowel, 36" long, 5pcs = $13.30PLA & TPU Material cost:$13.05Total Material Cost = $55.61(February, 7th, 2024)We did some initial estimation of a fully 3D printed design. Our calculation suggests that it would require about 1500g (1.5kg) of PLA. Depending on where you purchase this material, this could allow for a fully plastic mobility walker to cost anywhere from $15 to $37.5. We suggest using generative design techniques for this "fully-plastic" version to minimize weight and maximize strength. Stay tuned for this project.Wooden dowel sizing:Top Front (1x): 21.5625"Handle Bar (2x): 15.25"Leg (4x): 32.5625"Angled Front (2x): 19.375"Top Side Support (2x): 18.125"Bottom Side Support (2x): 22.125"