Operation!: the Anatomy Edition

Operation!: The Anatomy Edition is a new take on a classic game. This version is as close to anatomically correct as the design logistics would allow, meaning that this edition of Operation has educational applications.

Supplies

Ultimaker 3-D printer, PLA filament, Foam board (base), glue, resistor, battery, red LED, 4 wires, aluminum foil, tweezers, tape.

Step 1: Create Sketch

Sketch basic figure with desired dimensions and features.

Step 2: Add Organs

Upload svg file of an organ, scale, and move to the anatomically correct location on the figure. Then, repeat this step with as many organs as desired. (ex. Brain, Heart, Lungs, Kidney, Liver, Stomach, Intestines, Bones.)

Step 3: Offset Organs

Offset each organ by 2.5 mm. Then repeat the offset two more times, increasing each time by 2.5. (the first offset will be 2.5, the second will be 5.0, etc.)

Step 4: Extrude 1

Finish sketch. Select the outermost offset of each of the organs to extrude. Extrude -10mm, and ensure that the operation type is join.

Step 5: Extrude 2

Begin to extrude the surfaces of the figure at various heights to ensure that the features are defined.

Step 6: Extrude 3

Extrude the middle offset to match the surrounding surface as shown above.

Step 7: Final Extrusion

Extrude the organ pieces 3mm.

Step 8: 3-D Print

Save the fusion 360 file and export to 3-D print. Then, print.

Step 9: Set Up Electric Circut

Line each organ cavity with aluminum foil. Connect wires to positive and negative on the battery. Connect positive wire to resistor, then to tweezers. Connect negative wire to LED. Connect wires to aluminum foil, leading to LED.

Step 10: Mount Game to Base

From foam board, cut a rectangle and mount 3-D printed component to the board with glue.