AT No Sew Velcro Buttons v1C (BETA)

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An issue affecting Assistive/Adaptive Technology (AT) users is the ability to button a shirt. While Velcro has been used, the solutions I encountered relied on sewing. This design, currently in testing, is a NO SEW solution to the problem. The current STL is for buttons which are 11.25 mm in diameter and 2.63 mm in height. You can modify the button diameter and height in the OpenSCAD program (included). Print the OUTSIDE with the faux button facing UP. You WILL need support, but it is easy to remove. I've printed the INSIDE either slot down or slot up. I've found that printing with the keyhole slot UP with support works well, with not a ton of cleanup. You'll need to print however many of the pairs for the number of buttons on the shirt. This is usually around seven buttons. These are designed to use 3/4" Velcro self-adhesive dots. They can be purchased in small quantities at stores such as Walmart. For large rolls (250 pairs -- 500 dots), your most economical is Amazon. For more information about the thought processes when designing these, please check out http://sybarite.us/2021/12/28/improving-velcro-buttons/ These designs are NOT for commercial use. They are under copyright. But feel free to print and use them for yourself, patients, or anyone who might benefit. This is a BETA -- I'm not completely happy with the height of the inside assembly, but that's limited to the "capture the button" technique I'm using. Please let me know of any feedback and suggestions. I can be reached at ron.nelson.ii@gmail.com.