Reading Support Tool
This is the fully assembled prototype for the Reading Support tool. The goal of this tool is to assist ones who may lack accessibility or just struggle to achieve education. This prototype design comes with a adjustable magnifier holder and a book stand. With this prototype, people are able to access information smoothly and efficiently
*Model was modified for better efficiency and improvement; all parts are still the same*
Specifications:
- Hinges for Adjustable Magnifier
- Everything can be disassembled
Supplies
Outside supplies used (other than 3d print): Magnifying Glass
https://www.amazon.com/MagniPros-See-Things-Differently-Strain-Perfect/dp/B077W95VHB?th=1
3D printed supplies:
- Base
- Lid
- Stand
- Magnifier Holder
- Adjustament PIece
- Screws
Base
Base: 309.88mm X 292.10mm (Top); Extrusion: 12.70mm (Side)
Small Gap: 25.40mm X 266.70mm (Top); Extrusion: 10.16mm (Isometric)
Big Gap: 88.90mm X 241.30mm (Top); Extrusion: 7.62mm (Isometric)
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
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Lid
Lid: 309.88mm X 284.48mm (Top); Extrusion: 5.08mm (Side)
Extending piece (under lid): 88.138mm X 240.538mm (Bottom); Extrusion: 7.62mm (Side)
Two extruding pieces (on top of lid): 174.244mm X 14.732mm (Top); Extrusion: 12.70mm (Side)
Holes: Diameter: 7.62mm (Side)
Small Gap: 20.574mm X 266.70mm (Top or Bottom); Extrusion: 5.08mm (Isometric)
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
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Stand
Flat surface: 181.748mm X 258.318mm (Isometric); Extrusion: 12.319mm (Side); Angle: 55 degrees (Side)
Extruding Piece (Bottom of Flat surface): 24.638mm X 265.938mm (Bottom); Extrusion: 10.16mm (Side)
Support Piece: 156.643mm X 161.10mm (Back); Extrusion(Thickness): 12.62mm (Side)
- Support Gap: 90mm X 131.10mm (Back)
- Support Two Small Bases: 46mm X 16mm (Bottom); Extrusion: 17.846mm (Side)
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
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Magnifier Holder
Two Identical Holders: 27.94mm X 80.01mm (Side); Extrusion: 19.685mm (Bottom)
Hole: Diameter: 7.62mm (Side)
Gap: Distance: 13.462mm (Isometric) (Bottom)
Back Panel: 17.78mm X 179.387mm (Top)
Bottom Piece: 17.78mm X 111.76mm; Extrusion: 3.81mm (Isometric) (Top) (Bottom)
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
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Adjustment Piece
Two Identical Pieces: 9.144mm X 137.922mm (Side)
- Holes (Two Identical Pieces): Diameter: 7.62mm (Side)
Circular Tube: Diameter: 10.16mm; Extrusion: 223.574mm
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
Downloads
"Screws"
Two Longer Screws:
- Head of the screw: Circle: Diameter: 12.70mm (Bottom); Extrusion: 12.70mm (Side)
- Tail of the screw: Circle: Diameter: 7.417mm (Top); Extrusion: 40.64mm (Side)
Two Shorter Screws:
- Head of the screw: Circle: Diameter: 12.70mm (Bottom); Extrusion: 12.70mm (Side)
- Tail of the screw: Circle: Diameter: 7.417mm (Top); Extrusion: 25.40mm (Side)
Filament: PLA
Infill: 20%
How to Assemble
Steps:
- Get the Stand to fit in the small gap of the Base
- Slide the Lid's small gap through the Stand till it reaches the Base
- Fit the Extrusion of the Lid with the big gap in the Base
- Align the Adjustable Piece's bottom two holes with the Lid's front two holes
- Grab the two Long Screws and put it through the holes
- Align the Magnifier Holder with the top holes of the Adjustable Piece
- Grab the two Short Screws and put it through the holes.
- Get the Magnifier and slide it in the holder till it reaches the bottom piece of the holder.
There you go! The Reading Support Tool is assembled. Just put something that you want to read on the stand and attach the reading clip.