From 17ab4815a628010b63604afdb95917b0cd290c8e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Brian S. Stephan" Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:36:15 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] more cost estimate documentation --- README.md | 13 ++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0226645..e017b49 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -43,10 +43,17 @@ What you'll need beyond these objects: ## Rough Costs -This is a rough estimate of the cost to produce one of these sticks. Filament masses from Bambu Studio estimates, using -Bambu PLA Basic. +This is a rough estimate of the cost to produce one of these sticks, assuming a usual 2-frame design and layout. +Filament masses from Bambu Studio estimates, using Bambu PLA Basic. -* Left/right frame: 141.84g (~$3.54 USD as of 2023-09-12) +* Left frame: $3.54 USD (141.84g, as of 2023-09-12) +* Right frame: $3.54 USD (141.84g, as of 2023-09-12) +* 8 16mm M4 bolts to connect the frames: $0.72 USD (you can get a pack of 100 on Amazon for $9, as of 2023-09-12) +* 8 M4 flange nuts to connect the frames: $0.68 USD (you can get a pack of 100 on Amazon for $9, as of 2023-09-12) +* 8 45mm M4 spacers to connect panels to frames: $2.40 USD (you can get a pack of 10 on AliExpress for $3, as of + 2023-09-12) + * (You could 3D print these too, but you're probably better off with brass ones as they give some weight to the + stick anyway.) ## Issues and Limitations