Rancang Bangun Alat Elektrostimulator Portable
Keywords:
Arduino, Electrostimulator, Frequency, Nextion, WaveAbstract
An electrostimulator is a medical device designed to deliver controlled electrical stimulation to nerves and muscles, supporting rehabilitation and therapy for patients with neuromuscular disorders. This study focuses on designing and developing a portable electrostimulator that offers three distinct waveform modes: continuous wave, discontinuous wave, and dense-disperse wave, providing versatility for different therapeutic needs. The device is powered and controlled by an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller, coupled with a Nextion touchscreen LCD interface that allows users to adjust waveform type, frequency, and stimulation intensity with ease. Waveforms are generated through an NE555 IC circuit, with amplitude adjusted via a potentiometer and subsequently amplified using a step-up transformer to achieve therapeutic voltage levels. Functionality and performance tests were conducted using an oscilloscope, and the device was benchmarked against a commercial KWD-808 electrostimulator. Results demonstrate that the developed electrostimulator reliably produces the intended waveforms, achieving peak voltages up to 32V and frequencies ranging from 33.3 Hz to 66.6 Hz, confirming its effectiveness and feasibility for non-clinical nerve and muscle therapy applications.
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