The Arthritis Typing Aid is a ball stylus that allows users with arthritis to type without pain. This device is intended for users with arthritis that have difficulty typing due to joint pain. The ball of the device provides an easy grip, while the stylus allows for the user to type.
The Arthritis Typing Aid was designed by Alec Stilwell and published on MyMiniFactory.
https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/product/arthritis-typing-aid/01tJR00000092YrYAI
This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the Arthritis Typing Aid are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Checklist below.
If you would like to obtain an Arthritis Typing Aid, you may submit a build request through the MMC Library Page. The requestor is responsible for the cost of materials and any shipping.
If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the switch for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.
[The Makers Checklist]
The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the Arthritis Typing Aid.
All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.
Reference the Assembly Guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.
| Document | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Design Rationale | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_Design_Rationale |
| Maker Checklist | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_Maker_Checklist |
| Bill of Materials | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_Bill_of_Materials |
| 3D Printing Guide | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_3D_Printing_Guide |
| Assembly Guide | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_Assembly_Guide |
| User Guide | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_User_Guide |
| Changelog | 1.0 | Arthritis_Typing_Aid_Changelog |
- Design by Alec Stilwell @astilwell - MyMiniFactory
- Documentation by Neil Squire Society/Makers Making Change
Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Arthritis Typing Aid is licensed under the MyMiniFactory - Credit - Remix - Noncommercial.
Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the Arthritis Typing Aid are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Source Location: https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Arthritis-Typing-Aid
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