How to Contribute
OpenPoleMount is designed to grow. The cradle's mounting interface is the OpenPoleMount block — a universal base for any IV pole accessory. The 3D printing community can build the ecosystem.
Ideas for New Accessories
- IV bag / drip chamber holder
- Phone or tablet mount (for pump monitoring apps)
- Cup or water bottle holder
- Cable management clip
- Reading light mount
- Small sharps container holder
- Medication tray
How to Contribute a Design
- Open an Issue first — describe your accessory idea and get community feedback before investing design time
- Fork the repository on GitHub
- Create a folder:
accessories/<your-accessory-name>/ - Include: STL file, STEP source, and a
README.mdwith print settings - Submit a Pull Request — include photos of the printed result
File Requirements
Every contributed design must include:
| File | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
.stl (print-ready) |
Yes | Must be print-ready without manual repair |
.step (editable source) |
Yes | Required for OSHWA compliance and real forkability |
README.md |
Yes | Print settings, assembly notes, photos |
| Photos of printed result | Strongly recommended | Increases trust and adoption |
License Agreement
By submitting a contribution, you agree that your contribution is licensed under the same terms as the project:
- Hardware files → CERN-OHL-W-2.0
- Documentation → CC-BY-SA-4.0
Medical Safety Notes for Contributors
This project is used by real patients. If your contribution affects load-bearing parts or patient-contact surfaces:
- State the material and infill you tested with
- Describe any load testing or fit testing you performed
- Do not claim clinical safety, FDA clearance, or medical-grade status
- Frame your design as a reference design, consistent with this project's approach
Questions?
Open an issue — we're friendly and want to help good ideas become real designs.