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Project 06 / Hardware
RenalScape Pro.
Summary
A compact, 3D-printed household water testing device for Africa. Real-time analysis of pH, TDS, and contaminants linked to kidney health risks.
The problem.
Across Africa, millions of households rely on water sources with unknown quality. Traditional lab testing is expensive, slow, and inaccessible. Contaminated water is a leading cause of kidney disease, yet most families have no way to know what's in their water until symptoms appear.
RenalScape Pro puts real-time water quality data directly into the hands of the household.
How it works.
The device is a compact, handheld unit with a 3D-printed enclosure designed for durability and low-cost manufacturing. The user submerges the probe into their water source and the device immediately reads pH levels, total dissolved solids (TDS), and flags potential contaminant signatures.
Results display on an integrated OLED screen in real-time. No app required, no internet connection needed.
MeasurementspH, TDS, contaminant flags
DisplayIntegrated OLED screen
Enclosure3D-printed (PLA/PETG)
ConnectivityStandalone (no WiFi needed)
PowerUSB-C rechargeable
TargetAfrican households
Why it matters.
The "Renal" in RenalScape carries weight. Long-term exposure to contaminated water is directly linked to chronic kidney disease. By making water testing as simple as dipping a probe, the device creates an early warning system for an entire household's kidney health.
The 3D-printed enclosure means the device can be manufactured locally across Africa without expensive tooling or injection molds.