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Goniometers are simple devices used to measure the angular range of motion of human limbs. It is common for doctors to monitor the muscular recovery and rehabilitation of a patient using a goniometer. They are not expensive, however they are flimsy and break easily. A 3D printed goniometer can be more durable than a commercial one. Additionally, one may not always have a goniometer handy. Being a relatively simple device, a goniometer prints very quickly and cheaply. | |||
Typically, a doctor will use a goniometer to measure the range of motion of a patient. However, with the 3D printed version being so extremely cheap, patients can be provided their own goniometers to monitor their own range of motion, thus reducing expensive doctor's visits. | |||
# Picture of completed print using your printer [[Image:Wood_WorkingClamp_Parts.png|200px|right]] | # Picture of completed print using your printer [[Image:Wood_WorkingClamp_Parts.png|200px|right]] | ||
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3D Printable Goniometer
Project developed by Eric Houck, Houcke
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Abstract
Goniometers are simple devices used to measure the angular range of motion of human limbs. It is common for doctors to monitor the muscular recovery and rehabilitation of a patient using a goniometer. They are not expensive, however they are flimsy and break easily. A 3D printed goniometer can be more durable than a commercial one. Additionally, one may not always have a goniometer handy. Being a relatively simple device, a goniometer prints very quickly and cheaply. Typically, a doctor will use a goniometer to measure the range of motion of a patient. However, with the 3D printed version being so extremely cheap, patients can be provided their own goniometers to monitor their own range of motion, thus reducing expensive doctor's visits.
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Bill of Materials
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- Printed parts on Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4022729 (Cost: 16 cents total filament use)
- Pencil (Cost: <$1.00 to purchase, however they are very common and can be borrowed at no cost)
- Small piece of paper (Cost: Take from recycling/garbage. This should be found for free with no issues)
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Paper
- Pencil
- Straightedge
- Protractor
- Scissors
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- ↑ web page: Department of Energy (DOE) Landscaping and Energy Efficiency, DOE/GO-10095 (1995) Available: http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
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