3D printed 7up bicycle part

Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.appropedia.org/File:7up_1.stl
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
Project data
Type
Authors Yan Guo
Status
Years 2014
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 2

The project was offered from Dr. John Gershenson, part of his lab for measurements.

Bill of Materials

Only plastics and 3D-printer needed.

Link to all source files

  • File:7up 1.scad
  • File:Top part.scad
  • File:Down part.scad

Link to all STLs

  • File:7up.stl
  • File:Top part.stl
  • File:Down part.stl

Tools needed

Skills and knowledge needed

  • Basic measurement

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Print the top part and down part separately.
  2. Joint them by heater through the edge of each part.
  3. Printing time for each part is about 1.5 hours.
  4. Jointing time is about 15 min.

Common Problems and Solutions

  • Carefully when using the heater, don't burn yourself:)

Cost savings

  • Cost estimate: about 2 dollar
  • Commercial equivalent: about 10 dollar because of the material.
  • 8$ savings and 80% savings
Page data
Authors Yan Guo
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777
Cite as Yan Guo (2014–2025). "3D printed 7up bicycle part". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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