tenok - print parts for the adaptive vacuum cleaner

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Print all the parts required to build an adaptive vacuum cleaner from recycled materials! Note: You don't have to print every single part - check out the overview and background sections for more information. Vacuum cleaners often get tossed with still-working motors, but reusing those motors is a challenge due to non-standardized dimensions, varying power levels, etc. As a result, they usually end up in the trash. But waste can become a valuable resource if we find a good use for it. That's why I developed tenok - an open-source DIY vacuum cleaner that can be equipped with most motors, hoses, and power cords from discarded models. Tenok can be built using simple tools and a desktop 3D printer. The easy-to-assemble design has even more benefits: While most vacuum cleaners quickly trigger our consumer instinct to dispose of them and rebuy when their shiny surfaces start to look old, scratched, and worn out, this hardly happens with wooden boxes. Imagine having a device you can use your whole life without relying on manufacturer-specific spare parts, filters, dustbags... or stop imagining and get started building!