Scissor Arthritis Aid

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This is a design for the MY4777 3D printing class at Michigan Tech focused on Adaptive Aid project. I've designed an aid to assist individuals with arthritis when using scissors. To minimize material costs, I printed the base at low infill levels. The remaining parts require greater strength and a higher infill level. I also utilized my printer's highest layer height to reduce print times. The required components include 4 M3x10mm bolts, 4 M3 Heat Set Inserts, 2 Zipties, 1 pair of scissors, and 4 printed parts. The total cost is approximately $9.00 USD. For comparison, the actual device costs $31.95 USD. To assemble this design, first secure the scissors to the base using two Zipties, one on each side. Next, attach the scissor clamp to the base by inserting M3 Heat Set Inserts into the printed part and securing them with M3x10mm screws. Finally, join the top and bottom of the push handle using 2 more M3 Heat Inserts and M3x10mm screws. Future enhancements include incorporating spring-loaded scissors for improved usability or finding ways to adapt springs or rubber bands for use with any scissors. Additionally, magnets, double-sided tape, or weights could be employed to secure the entire assembly to a table.