The Customizable Beverage Can Opener is a beverage opening tool with different handle options for users with low strength and accuracy.
This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the Customizable Beverage Can Opener are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Checklist below.
If you would like to obtain a Customizable Beverage Can Opener, you may submit a build request through the MMC Library Page. The requestor is responsible for the cost of materials and any shipping.
If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the switch for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.
The Makers Checklist.
Print the Base Can Opener and, optionally, any of the three handle designs.
All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.
Reference the User Quick Guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.
| Document | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Design Rationale | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_Design_Rationale |
| Maker Checklist | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_Maker_Checklist |
| Bill of Materials | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_Bill_of_Materials |
| 3D Printing Guide | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_3D_Printing_Guide |
| User Guide | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_User_Guide |
| Changelog | 1.0 | Customizable_Beverage_Can_Opener_Changelog |
Designers:
- Idea for base can opener based on the design of pop-top can opener by Thingiverse User VegasGuy under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives.
- Idea for Flat Handle based on Can Opener Helper by Pole Ergo under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivative.
- Full Design by Neil Squire / Makers Making Change under license.
- Documentation by Neil Squire / Makers Making Change.
Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Customizable Beverage Can Opener is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Permissive license https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/wikis/Documents/CERN-OHL-version-2 (CERN-OHL-P).
by Neil Squire is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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