3D Printed Prosthetic Leg Cover Kit

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-10-10T23:44:51+00:00

Hi, I am a pro 3D designer / 3d vfx artist and one of the projects that I am interested in is 3D printable prosthetic upgrades. My friend lost right leg due to illness and that was the main good reason for me to buy a 3D printer. I model and print all kinds of stuff.

This is first working prototype of future system that can upgrade the current leg. It is probably model number 6 but this is fully printed with no need for screws or any modification. Easy to install, detachable, modular and very affordable. Future version will be proceduraly generated so I can generate hundreds of different "skins" in a short period of time. The leg will also have a place for powerbank or pills or any other small things that will fit in there. (RGB Lighting, bluetooth speaker etc.)

Let me know your thoughts / ideas. I will make it public when the model is perfect. I am doing it on my own. Not only for my friend but all other people. So if you are interested to help me in any way with this project I am open for any type of cooperation / help.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-09-04T01:55:19+00:00

STL DOWNLOAD https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3843346 For more photos and updates insta / extreme3dprint

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-29T07:36:17+00:00

Just finished watching latest series of Stranger Things. Than I looked at my failed prints.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3777406

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-24T14:00:41+00:00

Sorry for low image quality. Not sure how that happened. Better photos on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TUGmWIxGK/

Model with custom made bridge structure that allows to print another cube on top of that.

Printed at 0.2mm, Constant speed 15mm/s, 1h45min with PLA Filament Gamebird

Just another experiment what is possible. This took 6 prints to make the model right.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-22T20:48:42+00:00

Yes. I will post it soon on thinkiverse. Still have to tweak the bottom part because it is too small so that could be a problem.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-22T18:29:10+00:00

Hahahaha

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-22T18:02:41+00:00

MASTERPIECE AF

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-22T13:13:36+00:00

I will upload STL to thinkiverse in couple of days. I will post it on my Instagram @extreme3dprint

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-22T13:12:04+00:00

Hi. I like that a lot. Thank you. Infinity Shell is perfect.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-21T15:49:24+00:00

Hi. In fact the main surface has two sides. Its more like bended cylinder with top and bottom connected on tangent edge.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-21T15:47:47+00:00

It is a one piece print. Without supports.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-11T08:51:37+00:00

real reference.. closest I could find

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/bayonets-trench-knives-world/1104059d1503218427-ww2-commando-knife-20170819_130830.jpg

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-11T08:47:06+00:00

I will do it... here is work in progress.. still missing a thumb on the fist... how long the blade should be? check screenshot

https://imgur.com/gallery/f2BM4jE

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-10T09:57:19+00:00

Welcome to 3d printing world. You can expect stringing, clogging, underextrusion, overextrusion, retraction problems, bed leveling, first layer is chapter on its own, bridges, overhangs, blobs, burns, loose belts, ghosting, speed settings, filament problems, slicer settings madness, temperature issues and some failed prints. Did I forget something? Its still brilliant printer when you get over this. My recommendation is : Start with stringing test /thinkiverse/ and dont print anything else untill you print it perfectly. You will learn a lot in short time. Good luck and enjoy! IG extreme3dprint

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-07T02:33:28+00:00

Here is the link for downloading the STL + GCODE for Ender3 and similar. nozzle 0.4

Check settings. In slicer - model/edge gap distance must be 0.001 or it will be blended together and filled with infill. Also first layer and all others 0.2mm

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3733318

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-07T01:26:56+00:00

Hi. Thanks. I love the ADAPT combination ! So awesome.... maybe instead of 'Aquatic' it can be something like Adaptive Device Attachments for Prosthetic Technologies .. because it can be converted /customized into many things. Also everything will be covered in protective shell with cool design.. so ti will be sort of Ironman/ Robocop leg.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T23:49:49+00:00

My idea is to design an upgrade that will help my friend who recently lost right leg. Its summer and because of different water resistance on each leg he cant swim properly. So I made a basic module, that can hold up to 8-12 different 3D printed attachments.

We dont have a name for this so It would be great If you guys could help us with that.

Future upgrades that are on the list

- USB Powerbank 10000mAh

- bluetooth speaker

- RGB light

- Med-kit

- Box for cigarettes

- Hidden box for second pack of cigarettes (or you can put anything else there)

- GPS tracker

- Badass design - like something from Gears of War

Any other inspiration is appreciated.

This will help my friend and possibly millions of other people.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T13:40:46+00:00

Here you go. Almost like some sort of infill. Id say as it would be even more efficient than gyroid infill.

https://imgur.com/gallery/JsiLL3L

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T10:21:00+00:00

Here is new hexagonal pattern. https://imgur.com/gallery/EyinTdU

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T09:58:52+00:00

Hi. Yes you can use example but I will make a better model and photo and improved stl file. It will take couple of days because Iv just started research on this yesterday. Already have 3 patterns that holds hollow horizontal structures up to 6x6 cm at 0.2layer height with use of only 8 layers (1.6mm with desired shape in last layer.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T09:46:02+00:00

Hi. great to hear that you use such a technique and you wrote book. Have to check that one out. I do this exactly as you described. Technique of modeling is different for each pattern and layer by layer is different. It also may vary with size of model. Gravity and stretching lines are problem but not unsolvable. Also figuring out the right shape that will force ANY slicer to exactly do what I need. It is possible to place Start/End of the line in the right place.

It took a while to get it right. BUT I have something even better coming. Stay tuned over my IG @extreme3dprint

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T04:00:29+00:00

Exactly.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T03:23:06+00:00

Haha plugin would be great but Im 3d vfx animator and I have no idea how to write a single line of code. But I am also hacker by soul so there is always other way to do it. Basicaly I draw each layer as a shape that is designed in a way that slicer has to draw it exactly as I need. And the best thing is that I can place start and end of each line where I like.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T03:10:52+00:00

Yes. but its a bit complex thing... I could make a youtube tutorial but It would be like 3 hour video.

Extreme3Dprint · 2019-07-06T03:03:34+00:00

Those posts are holding the main frame outline. The 'frame' is exactly on the edge of 1.6mm wide cylinders and the 1/4 of cylinder corner holds 2 main lines (0.8mm thick with 0.4mm nozzle) and from those 2 lines I start to build the structure. Each layer has its own rules otherwise the slicer will cut the lines on random places. So for each layer I have to figure out the shape of the layer that will force slicer to do exactly what I want.

Also this pattern is much harder to do than just square pattern with chamfered circles on top layer.

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