Introduction: 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand
This is a 3D-printed prosthetic hand that is wearable on your hand. Movable and can be used as an accessory or as an actual hand.
Supplies
You will need 3D printed hand parts, string or screws, and scissors.
Step 1: Print All Parts
With a 3d printer, have all the hand parts printed. Printable files are attached; print according to which hand you want to make, left or right. Personalize however way you desire; this can be done on the Tinkercad platform.
Attachments
3_distal.stl- 3_link.stl
- 3_proximal.stl
- 5_tensioning_piece.stl
- 100-filling.stl
- 12224-prosthetic-hand-52529194-fb1a-4265-8b9b-1aab451273da.pdf
- cover.stl
- flexible-filament.stl
- hand-and-whist.stl
- joint.stl
- link_1_middle.stl
- link_1_thumb.stl
- middle_distal.stl
- middle_proximal.stl
- palm_hand_left.stl
- palm_hand_right.stl
- palm_hand_without_thumb_left.stl
- palm_hand_without_thumb_right.stl
- pinkie_distal.stl
- proximal.stl
- thumb_distal.stl
- thumb_proximal.stl
- wrist_right.stl
- wrist_left.stl
Step 2: Attachments for Lower Hand, Wrist and Palm.
Referring to the attached photos, attach the wrist parts to the palm.
Step 3: Attachments for Fingers
Referring to the attached photos, align the correct finger pieces with their matches and keep them together using a string or screw. Repeat the same process with all five fingers. *The middle finger and thumb align with the number 1 joints, and the index finger, ring finger, and pinky align with the number 3 joints.
Step 4: Following the Diagram, Attach Each Piece to Its According Place
Make sure that each piece aligns with its designated placement and looks like the final product picture attached. make sure all parts are attached together with a string or screw and are stable.
