This is a writing splint for individuals with limited hand dexterity. You can use a heat gun or other heat source after printing to further mold the print to fit the desired writing implement and user's hand.

Squiggle Splint

Squiggle Splint.stl

This device can be attached to the handle of a hand-held shower head and with a custom made handle with thermoplastic splint material, will provide individuals with limited hand function the ability to more easily hold and manipulate the shower head. The device is assembled with two clamp pieces and one connector piece. The clamp pieces are fastened to the connector with two M2x12 or equivalent screws. The clamp pieces can be tightened around the handle of the shower brush with two 8x32 or metric equivalent bolts and nuts. You will need thermoplastic splinting material to make the handle.

The clamp parts need to be printed in TPU to be able to flex around the shower brush handle. The connector can be PLA or PET.

Shower Head Adaptive Handle

Shower Head Handle clamp.stl

This device can be attached to the handle of a shower brush and with a custom made handle with thermoplastic splint material, will provide individuals with limited hand function the ability to more easily hold and manipulate the brush. The device is assembled with two clamp pieces and one connector piece. The clamp pieces are fastened to the connector with two M2x12 screws. The clamp pieces can be tightened around the handle of the shower brush with two 8x32 or metric equivalent bolts and nuts. You will need thermoplastic splinting material to make the handle.

The clamp parts need to be printed in TPU to be able to flex around the shower brush handle. The connector can be PLA or PET.

Shower Brush Adaptive Handle

Long Handled Shower Brush clamp.stl

This is a custom goal post style joystick that is wider than a standard goal post joystick with one higher post side to allow for easier lateral or medial turning. It uses a 1/4-20 bolt to fasten to the metal post of the power chair. There are two models, to fit Invacare or Quantum and Permobil joystick posts.

Extra Wide PWC Goal Post Joystick

Extra Wide Goal post - Invicare.stl

These parts allow individuals with limited dexterity to hold and apply deodorant. It is designed with a slot to allow thermoplastic splinting material to be used as a custom handle fit to the individuals specific hand size. There are two sizes, for small and large deodorant.

Deodorant Holder

Deodorant Holder - large.stl

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4973562.

This is a lever to help individuals with limited hand function operate a spray deodorant bottle.

Spray Deodorant Lever

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5019317.

This is a part to be mounted to the underside of a power wheelchair armrest to aid in pulling down the arm rest when lifted.

Power Wheelchair Armrest Pulldown

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4973532.

This is a custom power wheelchair joystick 'goal post' to help individuals drive their wheelchair more easily. This version high sides to help keep your hand on the joystick. This version also has a protrusion on the joystick to allow the user to catch their hand on to help with driving in reverse.

There are two versions, for Invacare and Quantum chairs.

Print with supports from build plate.

Powerchair Goalpost - High Sides, Wrist Splint Grab

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5179593.

This is a device to extend a piano foot pedal to allow individuals with weak leg muscles the ability to more easily depress the pedal. 

It is assembled with a 1/4-20 nut and 1/4-20×1.75" hex bolt. The pedal is designed to have the nut printed into the part. When printing, a pause must be added at 25mm or layer 125 (when printing at 0.2mm layer height). The hex bolt will pass through the knob and should be glued in place. 

Proper bridging settings should allow for no supports.


Piano Foot Pedal Extension

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5153121.

This is a custom power wheelchair joystick to provide a different method of manipulating the drive controls. There are parts for two different joystick shaft diameters, for an Invacare and Rovi power chair.

The part uses a 1/4-20 screw as a set screw to fix it to the joystick shaft. The hole can be pre-tapped or self tapped with the screw.

Ball Top Joystick

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