Solving Real World Problems with 3D Printing in the Classroom

This online course features a series of seven challenges that engage students in the positive power of engineering and human-centered design. Lessons are designed to make it easy for grade 4-8 teachers to deliver remotely and include instruction as well as videos that can be assigned directly to students.

Centered on the work e-NABLE has done to bring 3D printed prosthetics to people all around the world, students will learn about the Engineering Design Process, the power of empathy in design, anatomy, and simple machines. The culminating challenge gives students the opportunity to create an initial prototype of an upper limb prosthetic.

Join thousands of students worldwide participating in the e-NABLE Community 3D printed hand project to make functional 3D printed assistive devices for those in need.

Students of all ages will learn how 3D printing can be used to make a difference in the lives of others and get inspired to start creating their own designs to assist others through this global service-learning project.

This is a beautiful human-centered design project that K-12, as well as University level students, love to participate in! These e-NABLE educational maker kits are being used all over the world, in over 100 countries and counting!

This assembly materials kit includes all of the materials needed to assemble any of the following four Phoenix Hand designs, created by the e-NABLE volunteer community but does not include the 3D printed parts:

e-NABLE Phoenix Hand v3
• Phoenix v2
• Unlimbited Phoenix
• Phoenix Reborn

This kit also includes sufficient materials for producing the Unlimbited Arm, except that additional velcro straps will be needed.

e-NABLE volunteer John Diamond has prepared an assembly manual for the Phoenix v2, which is available here. He also produced a great video tutorial for the assembly process, which can be found here.

If you're undecided about which Phoenix design to make, 3D Universe recommends starting with the e-NABLE Phoenix Hand v3. This design is the easiest to print and to assemble. Check our Assembly Tutorial here:

For more information about the e-NABLE Community, information on how to volunteer or if you are in need of a device of your own, please visit enablingthefuture.org.

A discount is available on these hand kits for e-NABLE members who are actively involved in the charitable fabrication of these devices. Email info@3duniverse.org for more details.