Working on a related mic-building project (stethoscopes and the iPhone), I had a brainwave that it might be easier to essentially pipe the audio from the stethoscope head directly into the iPhone mics. About 90 minutes of MakerBot printing later, the first test was done. Though there were a few problems with the printing (tape is covering holes that ended up occurring), overall it works really well.
The next version will include an inner chamber to direct the sound to the mics better. Shrinkage was also less of an issue than with previous projects – a little tight on the sides but not the front/back. As a nice treat, the MakerBot ABS doesn’t seem to do any damage to the iPhone surface (knock on wood).
This sample is the stethoscope on my chest and clothes, then up against my neck, gulping, quiet talking, whispering, and ending with the stethoscope rubbed against my beard.
That’s pretty neat. Have you made one where you can just plug in the ear pieces?
today i just check my phone how its recording my heart beat , it was amazing experience , i am veterinarian and very curious to record some murmur from ruminants during my work in the clinic more! i have very good knowledge about electronic and IT and have a 3D printer and sometimes design something and print it to use experimentally. very happy to see you already made my idea . good jobb. cheers :)