e-NABLE Devices Catalog

Information about e-NABLE device designs and related resources

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Hardware Sources

Many of e-NABLE’s designs require a collection of parts that aren’t currently 3D-printable. Below are some sources of hardware, cabling, and medical grade materials that are used in many of the designs.

Hand And Arm Assembly Materials Kits

Phoenix Hand Assembly Materials Kit from 3D Universe

3D Universe has put together a comprehensive hardware kit that includes everything necessary to assemble a Phoenix Hand (except the 3D printed parts). These kits include all of the assembly materials needed for a Phoenix device and is compatible with multiple Phoenix designs, including the Phoenix Original, Phoenix v2, Unlimbited Phoenix, Phoenix Reborn, and the Unlimbited Arm.

Cyborg Beast Assembly Materials Kit from 3D Universe

3D Universe has put together a comprehensive hardware kit that includes everything necessary to assemble a Cyborg Beast (except the 3D printed parts). We highly recommend this option as it is the easiest and fastest way to gather all necessary parts for a Cyborg Beast.

Assembly materials kits for other e-NABLE designs will be available soon!

Lee Tippi Gel Grip Fingertips

Lee Tippi Gel Grip Fingertips are a popular option for improving the fingertip grip on e-NABLE Community 3D printed hand and arm designs.

They can be purchased from 3D Universe or at your local Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Walmart or office supply stores as well as from Amazon.com.

Velcro Straps

3D Universe has created sets of 12″x1″ velcro strap kits with buckles that work with a variety of e-NABLE devices. You can purchase a set of pre-cut and buckled straps in their shop.

Chicago Screws

Also know as interscrews, binding screws, book screws, and menu screws.

Elastic Line (Flexible)

Tendon Line (Non-Flexible)

Orthoplastic/Foam Padding

Velcro

Beads

Used for securing tendon and elastic lines to the ends of the fingertips in the Cyborg Beast, Osprey, and certain other e-NABLE designs.

Protective Sleeves

Screws

The following are the sizes of screws used in the Raptor Reloaded, but the same screws will be compatible with many of our other designs. Multiple sizes are listed for each screw type. The particular size needed will depend on the size of the hand being produced. These screws can be found at most hardware stores.

  • Tensioner screws (2×5/8in)
  • Tensioner screws (4×3/4in)
  • Tensioner screws (6×3/4in)
  • Tensioner screws (8×3/4in)
  • Raptor Palm Screw (4-40x3/8)
  • Raptor Palm Stop Nut (4-40)
  • Raptor Palm Screw (6-32x1/2)
  • Raptor Palm Stop Nut (6-32)
  • Raptor Palm screw – base of palm (4x3/8)
  • Raptor Palm screw – base of palm (6x1/2)