

After designing the multi-tool, you can follow the instructions in the next section to 3D print and assemble the open source hand, together with the attachment. Both Tinkercad and Fusion 360 tutorials are available to choose from. The device attaches to the side of the hand and has 3 additional elements including a door hook, bottle opener and stylus/pointer. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Autodesk software to design a multi-tool attachment for the open source e-NABLE Phoenix v3 hand.


You can read e-NABLE’s safety guidelines here. Their purpose is to support the use of light activities and working with qualified clinicians/medical professionals is highly recommended. Autodesk Tinker CAD is an easy-to-use program that provides the near-instant ability for the user to create 3D objects and export. In this program, we bring in the children of our clients and teach them the fundamentals of 3D Printing and CAD design in a 'Day Camp' style event. Check out their website to learn more about their work and impact.īefore making and adapting e-NABLE hands, it’s very important to understand that they are experimental devices, which aren’t safe for heavy operations. We use Autodesk Tinkercad as part of our customer Outreach Program. The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. This section of the toolkit focuses on designing a multi-tool attachment to an open source prosthetic hand by e-NABLE.
