I won’t be able to finish my wrist brace project for a while. These instructions are very rough because they’re not actually finished.
Post in comments if anything needs clarification.
requirements:
Here’s the Skanect guide I watched:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cKb3oEM47E
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This is a custom 3D printed wrist brace that I’m working on. I wear wrist braces to sleep for RSI / carpal tunnel but they’re not ideal. The fabric construction is hot, sweaty, and not supportive around the knuckle area of the hand. The velcro is noisy, sticks to bedding and lint, and is wearing out over time. I want something rigid, breathable, and quiet.
The design was inspired by this 3D printed cast I saw online. I scanned my arm with a Kinect using the Skanect program, then edited the model in Blender to make the brace. My plan a two-piece clamshell, probably held by o-rings or similar. I may add a hinge in the future.
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