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| ==3D Printed Finger Splint (WORK IN PROGRESS) ==
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| Project developed by [Ricardo Reyes http://www.appropedia.org/User:Rdreyes]
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| You can help Appropedia by contributing to the next step in this [[OSAT]]'s [[:Category:Status|status]].
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| ==Abstract==
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| 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.
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| [[Image:finger_brace.jpeg|200px|right]]
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| [[Image:finger_brace_hand.jpeg|200px|right]]
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| == Bill of Materials==
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| # Provide a full BOM -- Materials needed for fabrication of device and alternative materials if they are not available, prices/sources of non-printable parts
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| ## Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
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| ## Upload and link to all STLs
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| == Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT==
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| # [[Athena Build Overview| MOST Delta RepRap]] or similar RepRap 3-D printer
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| == Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT ==
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| Understanding of OpenScad
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| == Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions==
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| # 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.
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| # Include print time estimate
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| # Include assembly time estimate
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| # Including drawings or pictures of the device at stage of assembly at minimum. (http://www.appropedia.org/Special:Upload)
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| # Consider video if appropriate
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| === Common Problems and Solutions===
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| 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.
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| == Cost savings==
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| # Price for Plastic - $1.50
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| # Commercial Splints - $8.00 low end to $25.00 higher end
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| # Low End Savings: $6.50 (82% savings) High End Savings: $23.50 (94% savings)
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