3D Printed Otoscope
Project developed by Amwallis
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Abstract
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Bill of Materials
Printed Parts:
- The main otoscope body weights 20 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.50. 87 min
- The battery cover weights 6 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.15. 19 min
- The switch cover weights 2 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.05. 4 min
- The circular base on which the lens assembly and the ear piece mounts weights 5 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.15. 22 min
- The ear piece weights 3 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.08. 22 min
- The lens assembly weights 3 grams. The approximate cost of this part is $0.08. 17 min
Other Parts:
- A SMD pushbutton switch is used to activate the otoscope's light. The approximate cost of this part is $0.57.
- A white LED is used to shine light into the ear. The approximate cost of this part is $0.80.
- A 220 ohm resistor is used to limit current draw. The approximate cost of this part is $0.10.
- A 38mm diameter, 150mm focal length concave lens in used. The approximate cost of this part is $3.95.
- About half a meter of 22 gauge solid core wire is used. Cost is assumed to be negligible.
Total cost to manufacture is $6.43
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Depending on print quality, a knife may be needed to shave away plastic on the edges of the parts that come together.
- Super glue is needed to join the switch cover and the mount base to the main otoscope body.
- A soldering iron and solder is needed to securely attach the electrical components together
- Wire strippers and/or diagonals are needed to trim the wiring
- Rubber bands may be helpful to hold some of the parts together while the glue dries.
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- You will need to know how to solder [1]
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
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Cost savings
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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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