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==3D Printed Finger Splint (WORK IN PROGRESS) == | |||
Project developed by [Ricardo Reyes http://www.appropedia.org/User:Rdreyes] | |||
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==Abstract== | |||
This is a 3D printed finger splint used for immobilizing fingers to facilitate healing. Within the medical field, studies have been found that 3D printed casts or braces allow a patient to heal faster compared to conventional braces. They are designed with a more aesthetically pleasing look while allowing the wounded limb to breathe and heal faster by not covering the entirety of the limb. | |||
[[Image:finger_brace.jpeg|200px|right]] | |||
[[Image:finger_brace_hand.jpeg|200px|right]] | |||
== Bill of Materials== | |||
# Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts | |||
## Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD | |||
## Upload and link to all STLs | |||
== Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT== | |||
# [[Athena Build Overview| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer | |||
== Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT == | |||
Understanding of OpenScad | |||
== | == Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions== | ||
# Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your “how to” to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions. | |||
# | # Include print time estimate | ||
# | # Include assembly time estimate | ||
# | # Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload) | ||
# Consider video if appropriate | |||
== | === Common Problems and Solutions=== | ||
One common problem will be the length of the brace. If the finger has too much of a gap once the brace is on, the best way will be to scale down the X width in Cura. Ensure that Uniform Scaling is deselected and scale down the X width to accommodate the proper length for your finger. | |||
== Cost savings== | |||
# Price for Plastic - $1.50 | |||
# Commercial Splints - $8.00 low end to $25.00 higher end | |||
# Low End Savings: $6.50 (82% savings) High End Savings: $23.50 (94% savings) | |||
== | ==References== | ||
* | * The sources of information (e.g. engineering handbooks, journal articles, government documents, webpages, books, magazine articles etc.). References should use the <nowiki> <ref> </ref> and <references/> </nowiki>tags and can be in any format but should include all the information necessary for someone else to find the same information you did. For example: <ref> web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html</ref> | ||
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Based on the developmental needs addressed (e.g. food, heat, electricity, clean water, health care, etc.) be sure to label your device in the proper categories e.g. use [[Category:Water]]. Be sure to categorize your device so that it will be easy to find – for example “Low voltage connection basics” is categorized in | |||
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[[Category:Electricity]] | |||
[[Category:Electric lighting]]. | |||
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Revision as of 19:00, 27 November 2016
3D Printed Finger Splint (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Project developed by [Ricardo Reyes http://www.appropedia.org/User:Rdreyes]
Template:Statusboxtop Template:Status-design Template:Status-prototype You can help Appropedia by contributing to the next step in this OSAT's status. Template:Boxbottom
Abstract
This is a 3D printed finger splint used for immobilizing fingers to facilitate healing. Within the medical field, studies have been found that 3D printed casts or braces allow a patient to heal faster compared to conventional braces. They are designed with a more aesthetically pleasing look while allowing the wounded limb to breathe and heal faster by not covering the entirety of the limb.
Bill of Materials
- Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts
- Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
- Upload and link to all STLs
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
Understanding of OpenScad
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your “how to” to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions.
- Include print time estimate
- Include assembly time estimate
- Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
- Consider video if appropriate
Common Problems and Solutions
One common problem will be the length of the brace. If the finger has too much of a gap once the brace is on, the best way will be to scale down the X width in Cura. Ensure that Uniform Scaling is deselected and scale down the X width to accommodate the proper length for your finger.
Cost savings
- Price for Plastic - $1.50
- Commercial Splints - $8.00 low end to $25.00 higher end
- Low End Savings: $6.50 (82% savings) High End Savings: $23.50 (94% savings)
References
- The sources of information (e.g. engineering handbooks, journal articles, government documents, webpages, books, magazine articles etc.). References should use the <ref> </ref> and <references/> tags and can be in any format but should include all the information necessary for someone else to find the same information you did. For example: [1]
- ↑ web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
Based on the developmental needs addressed (e.g. food, heat, electricity, clean water, health care, etc.) be sure to label your device in the proper categories e.g. use [[Category:Water]]. Be sure to categorize your device so that it will be easy to find – for example “Low voltage connection basics” is categorized in [[Category:How tos]] [[Category:Electricity]] [[Category:Electric lighting]].