BIONIC FLEXY ARM II

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Prosthetic element designed for an eleven year old girl. The objective was to develop a design that was attractive for the beneficiary, which led to taking inspiration from a children's tale. Creating prosthetic elements that at the same time simulate a toy allows children to adapt more easily, generating progress in their ergonomic skills. In the case of the beneficiary of this prosthesis, it was also possible for her to have more self-confidence and to develop better in her social environment. Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa Mendel I3 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: 0.15 MM Infill: 70 % Filament: Bogohack PLA, Flexy Notes: Print Settings Printer Brand: Printer: Prusa Mendel I3 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: 0.15 mm Infill: 70 The fingers are printed on Flexy material, hand, forearm, arm and other parts in PLA material. Post-Printing Once the prints are manufactured, a thermoforming process is required. Heat the parts with a hot air gun to shape the flat parts corresponding to the arms. How I Designed This The basic models that inspired this creation were: 1) Flexy by Jaime Galindo 2) Flexy_Hand 2 by Steve Wood (Gyrobot) 3) RIT Arm (Rochester Institute of Technology) Be aware before using this device on a person! This prosthetic solution can only be adapted in a child older than 3 years or adult under the advice of a health professional, therapist, physiotherapist, physiatrist and with the collaboration of a professional in psychology. Please read carefully first the manual of safety and use of this prosthetic solution. DIY Colaboradores / Credits Trabajo colaborativo / collective project Bionic Flexi Arm II Prosthesis is a project designed and elaborated by the plastic artist Wilmer A. García P. and directed by the Mechatronic Engineer Cristian Silva. Model based on Jaime Galindo's Flexy arm, Steve Wood's Flexy_Hand 2 (Gyrobot), the RIT arm (Rochester Institute of Technology). Work developed by the team the Foundation Materialization 3D http://materializacion3d.com.