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[https://replimat.org/ Replimat] is creating a world which each person can change to suit their unique needs.   
[https://replimat.org/ Replimat] creates practical tools for positive change.   


This wiki documents a building system which requires only a few hand tools, is compatible with other building systems, and makes more of itself.  A small number of parts are reused in many different ways to build many things [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs most people need] including tools needed to make more parts.
This wiki documents a building system which requires only a few hand tools, is compatible with other building systems, and makes more of itself.  A small number of [[:Category:Parts|parts]] are reused in many different ways to build many things [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs most people need] including tools needed to make more [[:Category:Parts|parts]].


Replimat parts are designed for disassembly and cradle-to-cradle reusability, and constructed wherever possible from waste or other durable, reusable, renewable, recycled and recyclable materials.  Replimat components form a durable, repurposable, mult-use carbon sink for the waste streams of other processes.  Component parts which cannot yet be replicated are known as [[vitamins]].
Replimat parts are designed for disassembly and cradle-to-cradle reusability, and constructed wherever possible from waste or other durable, reusable, renewable, recycled and recyclable materials.  Replimat components form a long lasting, mult-use carbon sink for the waste streams of other processes.  Component parts which can not yet be replicated are known as [[vitamins]].


Self reproduction lowers cost, decentralizes production, localizes supply and demand, enables innovation, shortens supply lines, reduces inventory and storage requirements, and encourages the reproduction and spread of knowledge and empowerment.
Self reproduction lowers cost, decentralizes production, localizes supply and demand, enables innovation, shortens supply lines, reduces inventory and storage requirements, spreads knowledge, and empowers individuals and small groups.


Replimat is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware open source hardware], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software free, libre, and open-source software], and an example of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-design_movement open design movement].  The Replimat project follows a community [[code of conduct]].
Replimat is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware open source hardware], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software free, libre, and open-source software], and an example of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-design_movement open design movement].  The Replimat project follows a community [[code of conduct]].
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Frame-5.png|link=[[Frames]]|[[Frames]]
Frame-5.png|link=[[Frames]]|[[Frames]]
Nut-thumb.png|link=[[Nuts]]|[[Nuts]]
Nut-thumb.png|link=[[Nuts]]|[[Nuts]]
Plate-5x10.png|link=[[Plates]]|[[Plates]]
Plate-5x5.scad.png|link=[[Plates]]|[[Plates]]
Sheets.png|link=[[Sheets]]|[[Sheets]]
Sheets.png|link=[[Sheets]]|[[Sheets]]
Sheet-screw.png|link=[[Sheet screws]]|[[Sheet screws]]
Sheet-screw.png|link=[[Sheet screws]]|[[Sheet screws]]
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Slew bearing.png|link=[[Slew bearings]]|[[Slew bearings]]
Slew bearing.png|link=[[Slew bearings]]|[[Slew bearings]]
Wheel-4-lug.scad.png|link=[[Wheels]]|[[Wheels]]
Wheel-4-lug.scad.png|link=[[Wheels]]|[[Wheels]]
Wheel-adapter.scad.png|link=[[Wheel adapters]]|[[Wheel adapters]]
Wheel-adapter.scad.png|link=[[Wheel hubs]]|[[Wheel hubs]]
Caster.scad.png|link=[[Casters]]|[[Casters]]
Caster.scad.png|link=[[Casters]]|[[Casters]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Springs]], [[Gears and sprockets]], [[Belts]], [[Pulleys]], [[V wheels]]
[[Springs]], [[Gears]], [[Sprockets]], [[Chains]], [[Belts]], [[Pulleys and V wheels]]


===Electrics===
===Electrics===
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Barrels.png|link=[[Barrels]]|[[Barrels]]
Barrels.png|link=[[Barrels]]|[[Barrels]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Hoses]], [[Clamps]], [[Couplers]], [[Fluid pumps]], [[Exchangers]]<br>
[[Clamps]], [[Couplers]], [[Fluid pumps]], [[Heat exchangers]], [[Hoses]], [[Pipe fittings]]<br>


===Hydraulics===
===Hydraulics===
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==[[:Category:Techniques|Techniques]]==
==[[:Category:Techniques|Techniques]]==
<gallery mode=packed-hover>
<gallery mode=packed-hover>
Bolting.scad.png|link=[[Bolting]]|[[Bolting]]
Caster-joint.scad.png|link=[[Caster joints]]|[[Caster joints]]
Caster-joint.scad.png|link=[[Caster joints]]|[[Caster joints]]
Middle-holes.scad.png|link=[[Center holes]]|[[Center holes]]
Mounting-brackets.scad.png|link=[[Clamping brackets]]|[[Clamping brackets]]
Mounting-shackle.scad.png|link=[[Clevis fasteners]]|[[Clevis fasteners]]
Mounting-shackle.scad.png|link=[[Clevis fasteners]]|[[Clevis fasteners]]
Divisible-by-two.scad.png|link=[[Divisible by two]]|[[Divisible by two]]
Divisible-by-two.scad.png|link=[[Divisible by two]]|[[Divisible by two]]
Linear-bearing-assembly.scad.png|link=[[Linear bearing assembly]]|[[Linear bearing assembly]]
Linear-bearing-assembly.scad.png|link=[[Linear bearing assemblies]]|[[Linear bearing assemblies]]
Middle-holes.scad.png|link=[[Middle holes]]|[[Middle holes]]
Live-hinges.scad.png|link=[[Live hinges]]|[[Live hinges]]
Barrel-cage.png|link=[[Odd parts first]]|[[Odd parts first]]
Barrel-cage.png|link=[[Odd parts first]]|[[Odd parts first]]
Shelf-joint-thumb.png|link=[[Shelf joints]]|[[Shelf joints]]
Shelf-joint-thumb.png|link=[[Shelf joints]]|[[Shelf joints]]
Truss-craftsman.scad.png|link=[[Space frames]]|[[Space frames]]
Truss-craftsman.scad.png|link=[[Space frames]]|[[Space frames]]
Splicing-frames.scad.png|link=[[Splicing frames]]|[[Splicing frames]]
Stacked-washers.scad.png|link=[[Stacked washers]]|[[Stacked washers]]
Stacked-washers.scad.png|link=[[Stacked washers]]|[[Stacked washers]]
Triangle.scad.png|link=[[Triangles]]|[[Triangles]]
Triangle.scad.png|link=[[Triangles]]|[[Triangles]]
Tri-joint-thumb.png|link=[[Tri joints]]|[[Tri joints]]
Tri-joint-thumb.png|link=[[Tri joints]]|[[Tri joints]]
Truss-spacers.scad.png|link=[[Trusses]]|[[Trusses]]
Truss-spacers.scad.png|link=[[Trusses]]|[[Trusses]]
Go-kart-drive.scad.png|link=[[Go kart drives]]|[[Go kart drives]]
Go-kart-drive.scad.png|link=[[Wheels and axles]]|[[Wheels and axles]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Ball and socket joints]]<br>
[[Ball and socket joints]]<br>
[[Bolting]]<br>
[[Cantilever supports]]<br>
[[Count by fives]]<br>
[[Fasten loosely until assembled]]<br>
[[Fasten loosely until assembled]]<br>
[[Scissor linkages]]<br>
[[Four bar linkages]]<br>
[[Peaucellier-Lipkin linkages]]<br>
[[Independent suspensions]]<br>
[[Integrated wiring]]<br>
[[Jansen linkages]]<br>
[[Jansen linkages]]<br>
[[Klann linkages]]<br>
[[Klann linkages]]<br>
[[Layering frames]]<br>
[[Layering frames]]<br>
[[Four bar linkages]]<br>
[[Peaucellier-Lipkin linkages]]<br>
[[Trapezoidal steering]]<br>
[[Independent suspensions]]<br>
[[Points away from people]]<br>
[[Points away from people]]<br>
[[Integrated wiring]]<br>
[[Live hinges]]<br>
[[Mounting brackets]]<br>
[[Projects without tri joints]]<br>
[[Projects without tri joints]]<br>
[[Rotation]]<br>
[[Rotation]]<br>
[[Scissor linkages]]<br>
[[Stacking crates]]<br>
[[Stacking crates]]<br>
[[Splicing frames]]<br>
[[Tensioning cords]]<br>
[[Three point hitch receivers]]<br>
[[Three point hitch receivers]]<br>
[[Trapezoidal steering]]<br>
[[V wheels and angles]]<br>
[[V wheels and angles]]<br>
===Techniques to avoid (which sometimes work)===
===Techniques to avoid (which sometimes work)===
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[[Grommet punches]]<br>
[[Grommet punches]]<br>
[[Gear pullers]]<br>
[[Gear pullers]]<br>
[[Sanding blocks]]<br>
[[Tool organizers]]<br>
[[Vises]]<br>


===[[:Category:Power tools|Power tools]]===
===[[:Category:Power tools|Power tools]]===
[[Chain saws]]<br>
[[Drill bits]]<br>
[[Flashlights]]<br>
[[Lights]]<br>
[[Lights]]<br>
[[Flashlights]]<br>
[[Multimeters]]<br>
[[Soldering irons]]<br>
[[Soldering irons]]<br>
[[Multimeters]]<br>
[[Chain saws]]<br>
[[Drill bits]]<br>


===[[:Category:Organization|Organization]]===
===[[:Category:Organization|Organization]]===
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</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Booths]]<br>
[[Booths]]<br>
[[Cubicles]]<br>
[[Easels]]<br>
[[Easels]]<br>
[[Platforms]]<br>
[[Work lights]]<br>
[[Work lights]]<br>
[[Cubicles]]<br>
[[Platforms]]<br>


===[[:Category:Assistive devices|Assistive devices]]===
===[[:Category:Assistive devices|Assistive devices]]===
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===[[:Category:Energy|Energy]]===
===[[:Category:Energy|Energy]]===
[[Power inverters]]<br>
[[Power trailers]]<br>
[[Thermal batteries]]<br>
[[Thermal batteries]]<br>


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Cargo-trailer.png|link=[[Cargo trailers]]|[[Cargo trailers]]
Cargo-trailer.png|link=[[Cargo trailers]]|[[Cargo trailers]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Trucks]]<br>
[[Golf carts]]<br>
[[Kayaks]]<br>
[[Passenger trailers]]<br>
[[Passenger trailers]]<br>
[[Scooters]]<br>
[[Scooters]]<br>
[[Kayaks]]<br>
[[Transmissions]]<br>
[[Transmissions]]<br>
[[Trucks]]<br>
[[Vehicle ramps]]<br>
[[Vehicle ramps]]<br>


===[[:Category:Health and safety|Health and safety]]===
===[[:Category:Health and safety|Health and safety]]===
[[Water filters]]<br>
[[Bathrooms]]<br>
[[Face masks]]<br>
[[Face masks]]<br>
[[Bathrooms]]<br>
[[Railings]]<br>
[[Ramps]]<br>
[[Ramps]]<br>
[[Railings]]<br>
[[Stationary cycles]]<br>
[[Water filters]]<br>


===[[:Category:Shelters|Shelters]]===
===[[:Category:Shelters|Shelters]]===
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</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Bus stops]]<br>
[[Bus stops]]<br>
[[Trailer habitats]]<br>
[[Cycle habitats]]<br>
[[Cycle habitats]]<br>
[[Towers]]<br>
[[Towers]]<br>
[[Trailer habitats]]<br>


===[[:Category:Information|Information]]===
===[[:Category:Information|Information]]===
[[Home assistants]]<br>
[[Cameras]]<br>
[[Cameras]]<br>
[[Camera dollies]]<br>
[[Camera dollies]]<br>
[[Computers]]<br>
[[Computers]]<br>
[[Home assistants]]<br>
[[Keyboards]]<br>
[[Keyboards]]<br>
[[Projectors]]<br>
[[Keyboard, video, and mouse switches]]<br>
[[Mesh communicators]]<br>
[[Mesh communicators]]<br>
[[Phones]]<br>
[[Phones]]<br>
[[Printing presses]]<br>
[[Projectors]]<br>
[[Server racks]]<br>
[[Signs]]<br>
[[Signs]]<br>
[[Keyboard, video, and mouse switches]]<br>


===[[:Category:Heavy equipment|Heavy equipment]]===
===[[:Category:Heavy equipment|Heavy equipment]]===
[[Backhoes]]<br>
[[Cranes]]<br>
[[Forklifts]]<br>
[[Forklifts]]<br>
[[Front loaders]]<br>
[[Front loaders]]<br>
[[Cranes]]<br>
[[Quick couplers]]<br>


===[[:Category:Agriculture|Agriculture]]===
===[[:Category:Agriculture|Agriculture]]===
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</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Automatic composters]]<br>
[[Automatic composters]]<br>
[[Wheelbarrows]]<br>
[[Carts]]<br>
[[Carts]]<br>
[[Chicken tractors]]<br>
[[Chicken tractors]]<br>
[[Kitchens]]<br>
[[Dishwashers]]<br>
[[Dishwashers]]<br>
[[Fences]]<br>
[[Greenhouses]]<br>
[[Grow cabinets]]<br>
[[Grow cabinets]]<br>
[[Greenhouses]]<br>
[[Harvest spinners]]<br>
[[Harvest spinners]]<br>
[[Harvest bubblers]]<br>
[[Harvest bubblers]]<br>
[[Harvest hangers]]<br>
[[Harvest hangers]]<br>
[[Tractors]]<br>
[[Kitchens]]<br>
[[Milking parlors]]<br>
[[Milking parlors]]<br>
[[Pellet presses]]<br>
[[Pellet presses]]<br>
[[Ploughs]]<br>
[[Tractors]]<br>
[[Trellises]]<br>
[[Trellises]]<br>
[[Fences]]<br>
[[Raised planters]]<br>
[[Raised planters]]<br>
[[Soil blockers]]<br>
[[Soil blockers]]<br>
[[Ploughs]]<br>
[[Water collection systems]]<br>
[[Water collection systems]]<br>
[[Wheelbarrows]]<br>


===[[:Category:Manufacturing|Manufacturing]]===
===[[:Category:Manufacturing|Manufacturing]]===
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Lathe.scad.png|link=[[Wood lathes]]|[[Wood lathes]]
Lathe.scad.png|link=[[Wood lathes]]|[[Wood lathes]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[3D printers]]<br>
[[3D scanners]]<br>
[[Assembly lines]]<br>
[[Assembly lines]]<br>
[[Automated drilling machines]]<br>
[[Conveyor systems]]<br>
[[Conveyor systems]]<br>
[[Hangers]]<br>
[[Copy carvers]]<br>
[[Saw stands]]<br>
[[Drill presses]]<br>
[[Kilns]]<br>
[[Lumber mills]]<br>
[[Lumber mills]]<br>
[[Drill presses]]<br>
[[Metal mills]]<br>
[[Automated drilling machines]]<br>
[[Pallet jacks]]<br>
[[Punch presses]]<br>
[[Planers]] (Thicknessers)<br>
[[Plasma cutters]]<br>
[[Plasma cutters]]<br>
[[Metal mills]]<br>
[[Plastic recycling centers]]<br>
[[Sheet brakes]]<br>
[[Copy carvers]]<br>
[[Potter's wheels]]<br>
[[Potter's wheels]]<br>
[[Kilns]]<br>
[[3D printers]]<br>
[[Planers]] (Thicknessers)<br>
[[Power tools]]<br>
[[Power tools]]<br>
[[Plastic recycling centers]]<br>
[[Punch presses]]<br>
[[Robot arms]]<br>
[[Robot arms]]<br>
[[Rotary welding positioners]]<br>
[[Scaffolding]]<br>
[[Scaffolding]]<br>
[[Stands]]<br>
[[Sheet brakes]]<br>
[[Table saws]]<br>
[[Table saws]]<br>
[[Tool stands]]<br>
[[Vacuforming machines]]<br>
[[Vacuforming machines]]<br>
[[Pallet jacks]]<br>
[[Rotary welding positioners]]<br>
[[Wire EDM machines]]<br>
[[Wire EDM machines]]<br>


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Crochet-hook.scad.png|link=[[Textile hooks]]|[[Textile hooks]]
Crochet-hook.scad.png|link=[[Textile hooks]]|[[Textile hooks]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Bobbin Winders]]<br>
[[Clothes horses]]<br>
[[Drum carders]]<br>
[[Drum carders]]<br>
[[Screen printers]]<br>
[[Sewing machines]]<br>
[[Spinning wheels]]<br>
[[Table looms]]<br>
[[Warping boards]]<br>
[[Washing Machines]]<br>
[[Washing Machines]]<br>
[[Table looms]]<br>
[[Screen printers]]<br>
[[Bobbin Winders]]<br>


==[[:Category:Lifecycles|Lifecycles]]==
==[[:Category:Lifecycles|Lifecycles]]==

Revision as of 19:18, 6 July 2021

Replimat creates practical tools for positive change.

This wiki documents a building system which requires only a few hand tools, is compatible with other building systems, and makes more of itself. A small number of parts are reused in many different ways to build many things most people need including tools needed to make more parts.

Replimat parts are designed for disassembly and cradle-to-cradle reusability, and constructed wherever possible from waste or other durable, reusable, renewable, recycled and recyclable materials. Replimat components form a long lasting, mult-use carbon sink for the waste streams of other processes. Component parts which can not yet be replicated are known as vitamins.

Self reproduction lowers cost, decentralizes production, localizes supply and demand, enables innovation, shortens supply lines, reduces inventory and storage requirements, spreads knowledge, and empowers individuals and small groups.

Replimat is open source hardware, free, libre, and open-source software, and an example of the open design movement. The Replimat project follows a community code of conduct.

Reasons to use Replimat

  • Build projects fast while having fun!
  • Simple to learn and use
  • Designed for disassembly and reuse
  • Standard components drastically reduce inventory, manufacturing requirements
  • Worldwide availability
  • Interoperate with modular construction systems

Design goals

  • The right way is the easiest to copy.
  • Design parts against the replimat grid to reduce complexity and increase modularity and reusability
  • favor parts which can be locally reproduced and have wide application
  • enable local production via locally made machines
  • consume waste materials for use as raw materials wherever possible - trash to treasure
  • promote pools of compatible parts, within which innovation can happen as fast as communication
  • strive toward openness and wide application of all components, production processes, firmwares and software
  • Avoid unnecessary material transformations. Reduce modifications to standard parts wherever possible.

Parts

Structures

Adjustable feet

Motions

Springs, Gears, Sprockets, Chains, Belts, Pulleys and V wheels

Electrics

Wires, Motors, Magnets, Controllers, Ring terminals, Speakers, Switches, Solder, Soldering irons, Silicone resins

Fluids

Clamps, Couplers, Fluid pumps, Heat exchangers, Hoses, Pipe fittings

Hydraulics

Hydraulic hoses, Hydraulic couplers, Hydraulic pumps, Hydraulic valves, Hydraulic motors, Hydraulic pistons, Hydraulic power units

Pneumatics

Air cylinders, Pneumatic grippers

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

Fans

Techniques

Ball and socket joints
Cantilever supports
Count by fives
Fasten loosely until assembled
Four bar linkages
Independent suspensions
Integrated wiring
Jansen linkages
Klann linkages
Layering frames
Peaucellier-Lipkin linkages
Points away from people
Projects without tri joints
Rotation
Scissor linkages
Stacking crates
Tensioning cords
Three point hitch receivers
Trapezoidal steering
V wheels and angles

Techniques to avoid (which sometimes work)

Nuts inside frames
Cutting frames

Projects

Hand tools

Grommet punches
Gear pullers
Sanding blocks
Tool organizers
Vises

Power tools

Chain saws
Drill bits
Flashlights
Lights
Multimeters
Soldering irons

Organization

Furniture

Booths
Cubicles
Easels
Platforms
Work lights

Assistive devices

Wheelchairs

Automation

Linear actuators

Energy

Power inverters
Power trailers
Thermal batteries

Transportation

Golf carts
Kayaks
Passenger trailers
Scooters
Transmissions
Trucks
Vehicle ramps

Health and safety

Bathrooms
Face masks
Railings
Ramps
Stationary cycles
Water filters

Shelters

Bus stops
Cycle habitats
Towers
Trailer habitats

Information

Cameras
Camera dollies
Computers
Home assistants
Keyboards
Keyboard, video, and mouse switches
Mesh communicators
Phones
Printing presses
Projectors
Server racks
Signs

Heavy equipment

Backhoes
Cranes
Forklifts
Front loaders
Quick couplers

Agriculture

Automatic composters
Carts
Chicken tractors
Dishwashers
Fences
Greenhouses
Grow cabinets
Harvest spinners
Harvest bubblers
Harvest hangers
Kitchens
Milking parlors
Pellet presses
Ploughs
Tractors
Trellises
Raised planters
Soil blockers
Water collection systems
Wheelbarrows

Manufacturing

3D printers
3D scanners
Assembly lines
Automated drilling machines
Conveyor systems
Copy carvers
Drill presses
Kilns
Lumber mills
Metal mills
Pallet jacks
Planers (Thicknessers)
Plasma cutters
Plastic recycling centers
Potter's wheels
Power tools
Punch presses
Robot arms
Rotary welding positioners
Scaffolding
Sheet brakes
Table saws
Tool stands
Vacuforming machines
Wire EDM machines

Recycling

Shredders

Repair

Hoists

Textiles

Bobbin Winders
Clothes horses
Drum carders
Screen printers
Sewing machines
Spinning wheels
Table looms
Warping boards
Washing Machines

Lifecycles

Ways to help