Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint
About this project
The Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint is a hand-held, 3D printed device that uses a palm-sized hand insert and [optional] heat formed utensil slot. The "squiggle" shape limits splint rigidity, allowing more natural writing strokes.
The challenge
The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence
when performing activities of daily living such as writing.
Who it helps
Intended users of this Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint are individuals with limited hand dexterity. This could lead to difficulty holding a writing utensil.
How it works
The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence when performing activities of daily living such as writing.
The Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint limits the need for fine motor movement when holding and using any writing utensil by using a hand insert and custom, heat formed utensil slot rather than holding the utensil itself.
The Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint is a hand-held, 3D printed device that uses a palm-sized hand insert and custom, heat formed utensil slot. The "squiggle" shape limits splint rigidity, allowing more natural writing strokes.
Tools needed
Heavy duty gloves
Fusion 360
Prusa slicer
Hot air blower
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Product
- Built by the Shepherd Center community, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Team: Shepherd Center
- Category: Daily Living
- Made with: 3D printing
- 13 downloads
The build files for Custom Heat Formed Writing Splint are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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