Accessible Dice Box
A 3D printed tool that enables individuals with fine motor skill challenges to play dice-based games independently.
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updated October 13, 2024
Description
PDFApplications and Impact:
The Dice Box 2.0 is designed to assist individuals who lack fine motor skills in playing dice-based games. This product allows users to play in an independent and different way by eliminating the need to pick up or throw dice.
Project Details:
- Estimated Manufacturing Time: 1 Hour
- Materials Needed: PLA filament, Dice, Clear Plastic Dome, Glue
- Technologies Used: 3D Printing
Print Settings:
- Printer Model: Original Prusa MK4
- Layer Height: 0.2mm
- Infill Density: 15%
- Perimeters: 2
- Supports: No
Bill of Materials (BOM):
| Item # | Item Description | Material | Instructions | Qty | Supplier Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dice Box Base | PLA Filament | 3D Print at 0.2mm layer height and 10-15% infill | 38 grams | [Link] |
| 2 | Dice | Plastic/Wood | Off the shelf (12mm dice recommended) | 2 | [Link] |
| 3 | 80mm Clear Ornament Ball | Plastic | Snip off the tab | 1 | [Link] |
| 4 | Glue | Glue | Off the shelf (Cyanoacrylate glue may cause a fogging effect on the clear dome and is not recommended for this purpose) | Small dollop | [Link] |
Assembly Instructions:
- Print the Dice Box using the provided STL file
- Allow the print to cool and remove any excess filament
- Use Snips to carefully remove the tab from the ornament ball
- Place as many dice as you need on the center of the 3D printed base
- Apply a bit of glue in the two glue slots
- Place the transparent half ball into the slot. Twist back and forth a bit to spread the glue around the circle.
We encourage you to share your makes and remixes of the Dice Box to inspire others, improve the design, and showcase customizations!
For further documentation and to explore other open source assistive tech solutions you can visit tomglobal.org
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