Prosthetic Hand
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About this print
A prosthetic hand designed to assist people with missing fingers, remixed from an existing open-source design with a focus on keeping the number of parts low and assembly straightforward. Fingers can be joined using screws, wire, or printer filament, and the model includes openings to accommodate different joining methods. PETG is commonly used for functional prosthetic prints, offering better durability and some flexibility compared to standard PLA.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By Shira on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
Prothestic Hand
Remix: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1095104
In this video explains the process. Enables subtitles
https://youtu.be/uWL13vvi94s
This prosthesis has been designed to help those people with missing fingers.
It has been modelled keeping in mind the following principles:
-Keep the number of printed parts as low as possible.
-Keep the assembly process as simple as possible.
-Use the least possible amount of non-printable parts. In this new model, you can choose how to join fingers, using screws (2M), axes wire, or filament printer.
- Leave openings in the model to allow the hand to transpire.
-The previous model had another hand rotation system on the wrist, had more freedom. On this occasion I have modified the movement of the wrist using the fantastic idea of a union that uses hand "Flexy-hand" http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:380665
-I have also modified the system of tensioning the strings. It is safer than before and takes up less space.
The fingers flex when they are pulled by strings, such as fishing line, and extend automatically with the help of elastic cord.
A fabric strap with velcro is needed to secure the prosthesis to the arm.
You can download the original file blender, and thus can be studied and modified to improve its performance.
I hope to be successful with modifications. Thank you very much to " http://www.africadirecto.org/ " for suggesting changes and help to improve the model
https://youtu.be/9YwDoLA-IRM
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Prosthetic Hand
For Prosthetic Hand we would normally reach for PLA — it is the easy, economical default and suits the majority of models. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 27,750 |
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| Likes at source | 1,514 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | Shira |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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