Which Design? Getting Started

**Please refer to the [e-NABLE Device Evaluations matrix](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fETDST5V3TK0it-zjciWMdYec-rSd5osE2fydCZixNk/edit?usp=sharing) for details about how the various designs compare in terms of difficulty, cost, etc.** Please note that the ratings shown in the above spreadsheet are fairly subjective, and we welcome your input. If you feel any of the ratings for a particular device should be modified, please [fill out this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhXbiOOM0osnWC3ZsImSWuSblbbnKVcWtzMesCU_ynLmFhjg/viewform) and share your thoughts with us. ---  The e-NABLE Community has a variety of 3D printable upper limb assistive device designs available to those in need of a “helper hand” who are missing fingers. Most of the designs created by the community require a functional wrist that can bend at least 30 degrees in either direction as well as most or all of their palm in order to make the device function properly. For those that have a functional wrist with a full or partial palm, the e-NABLE Community has created a few designs that are able to function through the bending of the wrist which forces the fingers on the device to open and close. For these designs to work, recipients will need a functional wrist that can bend easily and enough palm to push against the palm portion of the design for leverage. Wrist Actuated Designs Currently Suggested: * [e-NABLE Phoenix Hand v3](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/e-NABLE+Phoenix+Hand+v3 "e-NABLE Phoenix Hand v3") * [Phoenix v2 Hand](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/Phoenix+v2+Hand "Phoenix v2 Hand") * [Kinetic Hand](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/Kinetic+Hand "Kinetic Hand") * [Osprey Hand](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/Osprey+Hand "Osprey Hand") ---  For those that do not have a functional wrist or a palm, the e-NABLE Community has created a few designs that are able to function through the bending of the elbow instead of the wrist. For these designs to work, recipients will need a functional elbow that can bend easily and who have partial to most of their forearm. Elbow Actuated Designs Currently Suggested: * [Unlimbited Arm v2.1](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/Unlimbited+Arm+v2.1 "Unlimbited Arm v2.1") ---  e-NABLE designs for above-elbow amputees are currently a work-in-progress. Please have a look at the [NIOP modular solution](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-devices/wiki/NIOP+Modules+%5BNo-Insurance+Optimized+Prosthetics%5D#null "NIOP Modules [No-Insurance Optimized Prosthetics]") to see if it might be a fit for you. There are also other organizations doing excellent work on prosthetics for above-elbow amputees, so you may also want to explore those options: * [Limbitless Solutions Arm](http://limbitless-solutions.org/) * [Open Bionics – Open Hand Project](http://www.openhandproject.org/) * [Exiii](http://exiii-hackberry.com/) --- For help in deciding which device might work best for a specific limb difference – please feel free to ask our community volunteers and designers in the **[e-NABLE Forum](https://hub.e-nable.org/s/e-nable-forum/)**, who are happy to answer your questions and help guide you through the process of creating a 3D printed assistive device for yourself or someone you know! --- **Please refer to the [e-NABLE Device Evaluations matrix](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fETDST5V3TK0it-zjciWMdYec-rSd5osE2fydCZixNk/edit?usp=sharing) for details about how the various designs compare in terms of difficulty, cost, etc.** Please note that the ratings shown in the above spreadsheet are fairly subjective, and we welcome your input. If you feel any of the ratings for a particular device should be modified, please [fill out this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhXbiOOM0osnWC3ZsImSWuSblbbnKVcWtzMesCU_ynLmFhjg/viewform) and share your thoughts with us.