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Ergonomic trolley coin

September 28, 2016 in Solution

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Via Thingiverse

Finally a solution to getting fiddly coins out of your trolley after a shopping trip! This design has plenty of material to grip and remove the ‘coin’ easily. If you have trouble gripping small objects – definitely give this one a try!

Download the design files

Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you donā€™t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website.

Remember to click the ā€˜This Solution Helped Meā€™ button at the top of this page, or leave a comment letting us know how you got on!

Via Thingiverse

3D printed Pencil grip

September 28, 2016 in Solution

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Via Thingiverse

A funky pencil holder to improve grip, why not make this and give it a go!

Download the design files

Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you donā€™t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website.

Remember to click the ā€˜This Solution Helped Meā€™ button at the top of this page, or leave a comment letting us know how you got on!

Via Thingiverse

Pen lid remover

September 28, 2016 in Solution

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Via Thingiverse

This nifty 3D printed device is designed to make it easier to remove caps from pens, why not make it and test it out!

Download the design files

Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you donā€™t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website.

Remember to click the ā€˜This Solution Helped Meā€™ button at the top of this page, or leave a comment letting us know how you got on!

Via Thingiverse

Torch holder

September 28, 2016 in Solution

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Via Thingiverse

A device to hold a torch (flashlight) when you’re walking with crutches, walking sticks or even a walking frame.

Download the design files

Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you donā€™t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website.

Remember to click the ā€˜This Solution Helped Meā€™ button at the top of this page, or leave a comment letting us know how you got on!

Via Thingiverse

Yoghurt pot opener

September 22, 2016 in Solution

Via Pinshape

container_handy-tool-to-open-plastic-containers-contest-3d-printing-97149This handyĀ 3D printable handle will help open those tricky pots of yoghurt, margarine, ice cream and more, why not give it a go!

Download the 3D CAD file

Remember to click the ‘This Helped Me’ button at the top of this page, or leave a comment letting us know how you got on!

Via Pinshape

Accessible Games Controllers

September 14, 2016 in Solution

Via Hackaday

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This controller has been designed to replace a traditional mouse and keyboard. It’s 3D printed and completelyĀ customisable so each button can be placed on a lap board or wherever is convenient for the gamer.

Here’s the files you’ll need to get making!

D-pad

Quad button

Thumbstick

Single Button

Controller mount

Remember to click the ‘This Helped Me’ button at the top of the page if you give this a go!

Via Hackaday

3D Printed Wheelchair

September 9, 2016 in Post, Solution

Via Thingiverse

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3D printing is doing incredible things for prosthetics, with organisations like E-NableĀ publishing customisable, open source designs that are affordable, even for kids whose requirements change quickly as they grow.

Could this design be the answer to unaffordable mobility aidsĀ for thousands of people across the world? Download theĀ CAD files and check out the full tutorial onĀ Thingiverse.

Make sure to comment or click ‘This Helped Me’ at the top f the page if you make one of these incredible chairs!

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