New Keyboard Typing Aid, U-Shaped Type

For (With Whom)

People with upper limb impairments due to cervical spinal cord injury, etc.

Why

How

This was created with inspiration from the "Keyboard Typing Aid, U-Shaped Type." It is designed to be 3D-printable without supports, and to make size, left/right sides, and the direction in which to insert the hand easy for anyone to recognize. Models come in S, M, and L sizes.

Outcome

Materials Used

Main body: PLA (reinforced PLA recommended)

Print Settings Overview

Main body: Nozzle diameter = 0.4mm , Layer height = 0.2mm, Infill =15% ,Support = None

Print with the flat surface on the bed and no supports are needed. Some areas have a small first-layer area, so if adhesion is poor, try lowering only the first-layer speed.

※Created with support from the 2nd "Future of Care Fund" of the Japan Philanthropic Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation).