The Pulsocon, also known as the Macaura Blood Circulator, was a medical device invented by Dr. Gerald Macaura in the early 20th century.
It was designed to improve blood circulation and relieve various ailments through mechanical vibrations.
The device consisted of a crank that, when turned, produced up to 5,000 vibrations per minute. It could be fitted with various attachments to target specific areas of the body.
The Pulsocon was marketed as a cure for many ailments, including dyspepsia, flatulence, chest and lung diseases, influenza, rheumatism, liver and kidney problems, lumbago, sciatica, and general toning.
Some cynics have claimed that it was actually the ancestor of the vibrator, but this is probably a mistake… or is it?
The 3D model I just created from information found online is fully functional.
The crank turns and the piston vibrates.
So this Pulsocon is rigged and ready to use in your scene.
If you want to reposition or scale it, select "Pulsocon" in the "Scene" window and use the different positioning and scaling tools in the settings table.
To control it, select the part of your choice in the "scene" tree under "Pulsocon".
There are only three accessible parameters; the others are blocked to avoid false manipulations.
If you want to move the piston, select "Piston" and use the "Vibration" or "Back and Forth" parameter.
To turn the crank, select "Crank" and use the "Rotation" parameter.
PS:
Designed as a vintage medicinal tool, this device shows signs of extensive use.
The paint is worn, revealing the underlying metal, and the wooden parts are polished smooth from friction.
The sound you hear in the video is a modern approximation, as no authentic recordings from that period are available
How to install it:
Unzip the file into your "my library" directory.
In Daz3D, navigate to the "my library" folder.
Then go to "A3DTemptation" and finally "Props".
Click on the "Scene" file to have the object appear in the main window.
