A Writing Board for Yael

A writing tablet that allows a deaf-blind person to communicate with people through writing.

Please note: The board is intended for left-handed people and uses Braille letters in the Hebrew language.

Supplies

Tools:

-Pencil

-Ruler

-Scissors

-Double-sided tape

-Superglue

-Saw

-Sandpaper

Technologies:

-FDM 3D Printing

-SLS 3D Printing

-Laser Cutting

-Sewing

Step 1: Preparing the Frame Parts

3D printing of the frames using FDM technology

Material: PETG

Resolution: 0.1

Infill: 15%

Step 2: Preparing the Slider Mechanism and the Arrow

3D printing of the Mechanism and the Arrow using FDM technology

Material: PLA

Resolution: 0.1

Infill: 15%

Step 3: Preparing the Arrow Carriage

3D printing of the Line Lowering Component using SLS technology

Material: Nylon

Step 4: Preparing the Polypropylene Surface

Applying double-sided tape to the polypropylene surface and then cutting it with a laser machine

Step 5: Preparing the LCD Board

Cutting the top of the LCD Board according to the given dimensions and then sanding the surface to make it smooth

Step 6: Assembly- Part A

Adhere the polypropylene surface to the LCD board.

Step 7: Assembly- Part B

Adhere the pressure line lowering component using superglue according to the drawing.

Step 8: Assembly- Part C

Thread the arrow into the mechanism according to the drawing.

Step 9: Assembly- Part D

Insert the mechanism into the right part of the frame according to the drawing.

Step 10: Assembly- Part E

Insert the board into the left part of the frame according to the drawing.

Step 11: Assembly- Part F

Glue the two parts of the frame together using superglue.

You can see exactly where to put glue in the drawing.

Step 12: Assembly- Part G

Thread the Carry Webbing and sew its two ends one on top of the other, overlapping, according to the drawing.

Please note: The width of the Webbing is 10 mm and its length is chosen by you so that it is comfortable to wear cross-body.

Step 13: Assembly- Part H

Insert the pen into place according to the drawing (note: the pen can also be inserted with its tip facing inward)