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Ideas for 3D Printing Educational Tactile Models (self.Blind)
submitted by DavidTheMakewright
I have been working on developing my skills as a 3D Printer, and as much fun as I'm having printing out trinkets and tools for myself, I would really like to develop my design chops, and use my skills to assist those with disabilities.
In searching for ideas, I came across a contest co-hosted by Matterhackers, EnablingTheFuture.org and Pinshape. I've linked the contest details below for those interested. The long and short of it is they are looking for designs for Educational Tactile Models.
I am interested in crowd-sourcing some ideas. I actually do not know anyone with a Vision Impairment, so I thought I'd reach out to you fine folk on /r/Blind. Can any of you think of any opportunities, or gaps in the current offerings, of tactile models that would be of a benefit to the Visually Impaired?
Let me know if what I'm asking isn't clear, and you would like clarification.
Thanks all! I look forward to your feedback and ideas.
Contest Link
http://www.matterhackers.com/envisionthefuture
In searching for ideas, I came across a contest co-hosted by Matterhackers, EnablingTheFuture.org and Pinshape. I've linked the contest details below for those interested. The long and short of it is they are looking for designs for Educational Tactile Models.
I am interested in crowd-sourcing some ideas. I actually do not know anyone with a Vision Impairment, so I thought I'd reach out to you fine folk on /r/Blind. Can any of you think of any opportunities, or gaps in the current offerings, of tactile models that would be of a benefit to the Visually Impaired?
Let me know if what I'm asking isn't clear, and you would like clarification.
Thanks all! I look forward to your feedback and ideas.
Contest Link
http://www.matterhackers.com/envisionthefuture
KillerLag 1 points 6y ago
They have a few good things on Thingiverse. One thing that looks good (on paper) but not as useful in reality is a 3D printed periodic table, with the heights of the element to indicate the element's weight. The issue was, the heavier elements made it near-impossible to read the elements behind it unless you read it upside down.
Tactile maps are also good, although that depends on the individual and how much information they want.
They also have some good models for fractions and such. They also have have some decent skeleton models, but haven't seen too many good ones of internal organs and such.
3D printed versions of famous artworks would also be a good one.
Tactile maps are also good, although that depends on the individual and how much information they want.
They also have some good models for fractions and such. They also have have some decent skeleton models, but haven't seen too many good ones of internal organs and such.
3D printed versions of famous artworks would also be a good one.
fastfinge 1 points 6y ago
When I was in school, geometry was hard. All of the various shapes were shown as pictures in the textbook, but raised diagrams never helped me picture anything in 3d. However, I think geometry models are available these days; my elementary school was 20 years ago.
Similarly, in high school, biology was hard. Again, everything was pictures in the textbooks. So perhaps some models could be 3d printed here, too? But again, I have no idea what the current state of the art is.
Similarly, in high school, biology was hard. Again, everything was pictures in the textbooks. So perhaps some models could be 3d printed here, too? But again, I have no idea what the current state of the art is.
snow671 1 points 6y ago
I'm not sure what is out there for kids, but you could make fun versions of tactile cooking and baking tools.
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