Button Lever Attachment

Button Lever Attachment - open-source assistive technology product by the Shepherd Center community

About this project

The Button Lever Attachment is a small, 3D-printed device that uses a print-in-place hinged lever which is zip-tied in place to enable the user to easily press small buttons. May be used on electric toothbrushes, razors or other small appliances.

The challenge

The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence when

performing activities of daily living such as pressing small buttons on

everyday tools.

Who it helps

Intended users of this Button Lever Attachment are individuals with

limited hand or finger dexterity. This could lead to difficulty pressing small,

unraised buttons on everyday items like electric toothbrushes or razors.

How it works

Intended users of this Button Lever Attachment are individuals with limited hand or finger dexterity. This could lead to difficulty pressing small, unraised buttons on everyday items like electric toothbrushes or razors.

The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence when performing activities of daily living such as pressing small buttons on everyday tools.

The Button Lever Attachment limits the need for fine motor movement when pressing small buttons by adding a lever extension with a larger, raised surface area.

The Button Lever Attachment is a small, 3D device that uses a raised and hinged lever which is zip-tied in place to enable the user to easily press small buttons.

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

FDM Printer

Project details

The build files for Button Lever Attachment are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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