Moldable Double Finger Splint

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I used to play basketball with my friends during lunch break in middle school. I detested it, but we played anyway. I wasn't an injury-prone kid by any means, yet every few months, like clockwork, I'd jam two of my fingers - usually the index and middle digits. I had to wear finger splints for about a week, and those things were unbearable - sweaty and itchy. At that time, 3D printing was mainly used in large industries, not really by hobbyists like me. Fast forward to today; many people, including myself, have designed medical devices to fix the problem while keeping costs low. This is an updated version of my original Moldable Finger Splint, which I designed for two fingers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3830279. Like the previous model, the branching structure allows air to reach the digits held in place. One half of the splint is slightly longer to fit a longer digit like an index with a middle or a ring digit with a middle. The wrap-around strap on the longer side is set higher to accommodate more skin webbing on those digits, preventing pinching and discomfort. This design can be scaled on the X and Y axes to custom-fit anyone using it. To print for the left hand, simply flip the model over (with the higher digit side facing right).