1-Piece Test Finger 1.0

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This is a concept test of a mechanical prosthetic finger designed to push the boundaries of innovation in assistive technology. The e-NABLE community, a dedicated group of volunteers at enablingthefuture.org, works tirelessly to provide 3D-Printed prosthetic hands free of charge to children in need. A new material, Taulman Bridge Nylon filament, is being explored for its potential to create one-piece models with living hinges using FDM printing technology. This experimental finger aims to fit seamlessly into the forefinger slot of the Flexy-Hand 2 by Gyrobot, ultimately leading to a hand design where fingers can be printed in one piece, significantly reducing assembly time to simply stringing up tendons. Initial testing has been conducted, suggesting that living hinges on nylon fingers could be successfully developed with further refinement. More rigorous testing is required to fully realize the potential of this innovative concept. This model was crafted using Tinkercad, an online platform where users can edit and refine their designs at https://www.tinkercad.com/thin.