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Open Source Vacuum Cleaner

Welcome

The following document is a high-level overview of how to design and build your own Vacuum Cleaner. It does not constitute a step-by-step guide to building your own Vacuum Cleaner because the parts available in different areas of the world vary widely based on standards and need. Additionally each person will want their Vacuum Cleaner to serve a different purpose.

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Contents

• Introduction
• Principals of Design
  • Open Source Hardware Definition
  • The Maker's Bill of Rights
  • Fixers Manifesto
  • Self-Repair Manifesto
• Understanding the Vacuum Cleaner
  • Cyclonic Separation
• Designing a vacuum cleaner
  • Key Parts of a Vacuum Cleaner
    • Motor
    • Power Cord
    • Plug
    • Switch
    • Hose
    • Tools
    • Handle
    • Chassis
    • Wheels
    • Filter
    • Bin
• Building a vacuum cleaner
  • Approaches
  • Tools
  • Planning
  • Documentation

Prototypes

• Mark I
• Mark II