Skills Needed

This device was made for educational purposes, to show children how to use a white cane.

Fabrication Instructions
Requirements: FDM 3D printer
Material: PETG/PLA, Elastic String,
Nozzle Size: .6mm
Layer Width: .2mm
Supports: Yes
Infill: 15%
Build Plate Adhesion: Skirt
Designer Credit: IATP Makers 

Assembly Instructions

  1. Print STL files in the desired colors
  2. Thread an elastic cord through the holes in the pieces
    -The elastic should be long enough to stick out of both ends with enough material left to tie a knot
  3. Tie a knot in both ends of the elastic cord to ensure the elastic will not come loose
    -Hot Glue can be used to help secure the elastic in place at the tip of the cane and at the top of the cane
  4. Hot glue the tip of the cane to the bottom pole piece
  5. Hot glue the grip piece to the top pole piece
    -If desired, an elastic loop can be glued to the grip piece.

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