Seeking people to fix ventilator schematics. ... See MoreSee Less
Makers Wanted: Fix These Medtronic Ventilator Schematics | Make:
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KiCad Services needs your help transferring the schematics of the newly opened ventilator into a modern, usable, open format.5 days ago ·
Brainstorming to create a wearable audio device (wristband, pendant) that would contain a chip with a 60/120 second recording from a loved one which could be worn in the hospital for patients in serious condition from the corona virus and isolated from family contact.
It is important the device is small and button activated, easily operated by the patient or nurse. Repurposing sound modules from plush toys, that have the recordable feature would work. If anybody has access to such modules please get in touch. ... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago ·
Gus Andrews has provided a link to a Google Sheet pointing to (at least) 15 different patterns for sewing a facemask (including the Deaconness pattern we posted earlier).
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Medical Mask Pattern Comparison-comment only
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Comparison Pattern Nickname,Pattern source,Link to pattern,Picture,Use case,How many layers?,Pocket for filter?,Good fit?,Removable/adjustable elastic?,Easy for beginners?,Recommended?,Requested by a specific institution? ,Construction notes Face shield like disposable surgical mask OR protectiv...2 weeks ago ·
Gus Andrews is working to source masks for hospital employees in the NY, NJ, CT, PA areas.
Homemade masks aren't perfect, but the Center for Disease Control has put out information saying that in a crisis situation where mask supplies are low, a simpler fabric barrier could be better than none.
We're hearing that some hospital workers currently are offered no masks at all, or have to use the same disposable mask all day. Washable fabric masks could make it easier for workers to at least have more mask access and ensure their masks are washed at the end of the day.
If you would like to contribute to this effort, could you put your information in this Google form?
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Healthcare mask production coordination
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This form is currently for NY, NJ, CT, and PA-area production of homemade fabric healthcare masks ONLY. To donate factory-made PPE like N95 masks and gloves, please go to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgEtdv00mF7Q9ve0e5Y4jvTKiWGFTCCCWZlasxnUuhS_-hLA/viewform . You can take a look at some...2 weeks ago ·
Deaconess - How to make a Face Mask ... See MoreSee Less
Deaconess - How to make a Face Mask
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We are welcoming fabric masks from our community as we prepare for COVID-19. Thank you so much for your interest and care.3 weeks ago ·
New: Virtual Fixit Clinics ... See MoreSee Less
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"Mythbusters meets Antiques Road Show, Top Gear meets Car Talk" No community repair event near you? Repair event cancelled due to Cor...3 weeks ago ·
OoOoOoOoHThanks to our volunteer fix-it coaches and participants for a fun first-ever virtual Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic.
We had useful discussions about:
- how to fix a broken silver / silver-plated candlestick holder.
Use a small pin/brad/nail to reinforce the joint, drill the right sized hole. Epoxy, like JB Weld
- how to find the screws that hold an external optical drive case together. Yup, under the rubber feet as expected!
But, the micro USB connector that popped off the circuit board is not an easy fix. Surface mount soldering skills required.
- how to replace a lamp socket. Easy to demo this with a good USB camera.
- fixed a broken drawer hinge. needed to figure out which screws in the complex hidden hinge are for adjustments and which hold it together.
- what to do about a failed rechargeable battery pack on a small appliance.
It is much easier, and probably cheaper, to purchase a replacement battery pack for an appliance (in this case a small vacuum cleaner) than to try to assemble one from individual batteries.
We'll do this again soon.
Next time, we'll ask for pre-registrations so we can assign participants and coaches to video conference "breakout" rooms to work on the same sort of projects together.
(And thanks to Fred to remembering to take a screengrab!) ... See MoreSee Less
3 weeks ago ·
Looking forward to future Fixing Sessions in the outer boroughs in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago ·
Stephen recovers data from an Asus netbook. Doug deep dives into the wireless headphones. Emily, Rocco, and Mike find bad solder joints in the NAD receiver. Jack fashions a new stretcher for the umbrella. Wynn finds a bad switch on the space heater. He and Rocco look at three clocks. Kevin uses ceramic wirenuts and heat-resistant braid to rewire the hot plate and offers strategies for the melted power cord on the toaster oven. Mike makes a new hinge for the bracelet. The reuseable bag gets new elastic. Charlie and Stephen rewire Kathy's lamp.D65 ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago ·