
Tools
Pill Pack Opener – Blister Pack Assistive Device
by TOMGLOBAL
Price
Free
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About this model
### Overview The Pill Pack Opener is an assistive 3D-printed tool designed to help press pills out of blister packages using a light push force. It eliminates the need for strong pinching, squeezing, or precise finger pressure. ### Who is this for? Designed for individuals who face challenges with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, arthritis, or reduced grip strength. ### Purpose & Key Features - Effortless Pill Extraction: Allows users to enclose the blister pack and push pills out with minimal force instead of using fingertips. - Promotes Independence: Helps users manage their daily medication safely and independently. - Simple 3D-Printed Design: Easy to print with standard FDM printers. ### Recommended Print Settings - Material: PLA or PETG - Layer Height: 0.2 mm - Infill: 20% – 30% - Perimeters / Walls: 3 to 4 walls - Supports: No supports needed - Printer Type: FDM Printer ### Credits & Attribution - Original Project: Pill Pack Opener - Designed with: Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) & Makers Making Change - Original Source: [TOM Global]( https://tomglobal.org/project/pill-pack-opener-64afc603af3325217568ac77 ) - License: Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike (CC BY-SA 4.0)