Inhalo - Asthma Inhaler + Spacer

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Asthma Inhaler + Spacer An alternative to regular inhalers in the market, this inhaler features both functional and aesthetic advantages. The greatest differences are that it doesn't look like an inhaler, which grants discretion and confidence to users; and that the casing becomes a spacer (aerochamber) to facilitate inhalation. Characteristics: • Built-in spacer (aerochamber) that also works as casing • Spacer clicks into place for both positions, as spacer and as casing • Discreet and elegant • Fully 3D printable • Compatible with standard medicine canisters • Available in various lengths (depending on canister) • Improved version with ribs for a tighter fit of the canister, files named V3 and V5 (thanks to Thingiverse user robinsdl) • Easy to clean/sterilize 3D printing notes: • Support-free We recommend printing at the highest quality possible Easy, light and quick print This design is the result of direct collaboration between end-user and industrial designer. We are excited to share it with the 3D printing community for all asthma patients to enjoy. Original idea: Harry Royden McLaughlin (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/harryroy) Industrial Design: Luis Daniel Sánchez (http://www.coroflot.com/luisdanielsanchez) Ribs improvement: Dale Robinson (http://www.thingiverse.com/robinsdl/about) Print Settings Printer: DaVinci Jr. Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 15 How I Designed This Inspiration This design is the result of direct collaboration between end-user and industrial designer. It is a common concern amongst asthma patients that their condition is often a reason for bullying or shame, and the inhaler is the physical representation of this "weakness" and "fragility". Having confidence is key and this inhaler provides. We are excited to share it with the 3D printing community for all asthma patients to enjoy.