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Pill Pack Opener – Blister Pack Assistive Device

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3D-printed tool to press pills out of blister packs with minimal force for users with limited dexterity.

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### 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)

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