This project is inspired by GNU, RepRap, and the free software/open source movement. I am using FreeCAD, KiCAD, and the GNU toolchain for my work. I will be setting up a public git repository, in order to share and collaborate. I am grateful for any criticism or help. In particular, right now, if there are any software developers who are skilled in DevOps, I would appreciate their insights.

One of the big challenges for this project will be testing the clams and incorporating the feedback into the design. We need to lower the bar for participation, so that an individual without expert knowledge can print out and assemble a clam, test it, and then submit the results in a way that can be easily used by developers.