Sturdy XL Card Holder

Sturdy XL Card Holder - open-source assistive technology product by the Shepherd Center community

About this project

This playing card holder is a 3D printed solution that holds 4 rows of cards securely in a sturdy, nonslip base. This allows the user to easily sort, pick up, and discreetly display playing cards, hands-free.

The challenge

The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence during leisurely activities, such as discreetly displaying and

playing with cards.

Who it helps

Intended users of this Playing Card Holder are individuals with limited hand

or finger dexterity. This could lead to difficulty holding playing cards.

How it works

Intended users of this Playing Card Holder are individuals with limited hand or finger dexterity. This could lead to difficulty holding playing cards.

The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence during leisurely activities, such as discreetly displaying and playing with cards.

The Playing Card Holder limits the need for fine hand or finger dexterity when discreetly displaying and playing with cards by placing the cards vertically in four rows.

The Playing Card Holder is a small, 3D printed device that uses 4 long slots of varied heights which hold cards vertically. This allows the user to easily sort, pick up, and discreetly display playing cards. The product also features a sturdy nonslip base

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

FDM Printer

Project details

The build files for Sturdy XL Card Holder are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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