Here’s a roundup of exciting devices that have been recently added to the Makers Making Change (new window) Assistive Device library:
Blister Pack Opener
Do you struggle to open blister packs?
The Blister Pack Opener is designed to help users, including those with arthritis or limited hand strength, open blister packs of pills with ease.
With a simple design, it should cost less than a dollar in materials to print.
Attribution: Design by IvyB (new window) on thingiverse.com; Documentation by Neil Squire Society/Makers Making Change
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Jar Lid Opener
This device is intended for users who have difficulty removing the seal on a canned jar. This works for both mason jars as well as one piece lids.
To use the device, place the bump on the end on the lid of the jar, and place the hook under the edge of the lid. Lever the handle of the device upwards and the lid will come off.
Attribution: Design by Dylan Wieczerzak (new window); Documentation by Neil Squire Society/Makers Making Change
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Adaptive Case for PS4 Controller
The Adaptive Case for PS4 Controller is an inexpensive and non-destructive controller modification designed to make the stock PS4 controller more accessible.
This device aims to assist those with limited hand dexterity by enlarging and spreading out the buttons on the PS4 controller. This device can be mounted to a surface so that both hands can freely operate the controls.
Attribution: Design by Cisco (new window) posted on Printables (new window) under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (new window); Documentation by Neil Squire Society/Makers Making Change
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Wireless Switch Output Adapter
The Wireless Switch Output Adapter is a Wi-Fi enabled adaptive switch output device based on ESP32 M5StickC/M5StickCPlus which allows a user to wirelessly operate up to two switch adapted devices via a web browser.
The Wireless Switch Output Adapter aims to provide a more affordable wireless switch output solution alternative to available commercial options.
Attribution: Design by Milad Hajihassan, Neil Squire Society/Makers Making Change
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This post originally appeared on the Makers Making Change (new window) website.