3D printed retro parts sharing

3D printed retro parts sharing

One of the problems with being a retro hobbiest, no matter what hobby, is the shortage of spare parts. Especially small or simple parts that were never in good supply when the product was new.
Today we are lucky enough to have a solution for replacing some of these parts. 3D Printing. Right now many plastic parts can be easily replicated and replaced with a 3D printed version. It's already being done. However, I'd like to see this community greatly expand on that idea.
Here's what I propose.
First, we create a listing or catalog of commonly needed parts for the various Commodore/Amiga computers.
Second, we find if any 3D models suitable for 3D priniting already exist for any of those models and include that resource in the catalog.
Third, we solicit volunteers with the skills and willingness to create new 3D models, by hand or from scans, of other parts in the catalog.
Fourth, we ask for volunteers to collaborate with those modellers by supplying (loaning) the parts in question for modelling and or 3D scanning.
Fifth, we get those models printed (by other volunteers or printing houses) and tested.
Sixth, we make those models available to everyone, with an open source license.

If there is an issue of cost or labour for some of these steps, we create bounties and solicit donations to pay for them.