This object was entered in the MakeShaper Design Challenge (see all entries here).

I like the drums, and I want to share this passion with many people as possible! So I had the idea to make possible the grip drumsticks for people with osteoarthritis problems, as my grandmother back. I think it is not easy for all those people who have these problems, and I thought it would be nice to give them the opportunity to let off steam by making music.

I went to the Maker Faire in Nantes in July and met the movement "enablingthefuture.org" who explained to me what they were doing in the world and for children and adults mixed. That's why I wanted to offer the maximum sizes as in a clothing store. I propose my object for different types and sizes of drum sticks, for children 6 to 18 years, moms and dads can find the size that suits them and have fun !!!

You choose the drumstick size you want to play (classic 5A, RodSticks, Vibes mallets), the size of your hand (be careful and look carefully documents presenting hands of sizes), download the correct file. Slice the object and start your machine.

I chose a "flesh" color filament , to show that it is now possible to make discrete objects, but each can further customize its grip by choosing fashionable and flashy colors

--- You must share the basic shape file, without any hole vertically. Scale it, design a sketch for the profile you need and extrude by cuting the mesh. You have just create your own drumstick model with meshmixer, for example. It's possible to use this file for creating other applications for holding a lot of common tools. I choose leisure aspect of my invention, for show something different of their all the days problems. If you meet particular problems, send me a message by Pinshape way, I'll see what solution I can imagine. ---

File Name : "Hands Grip Basic Shape.stl"

Play music as you want now. ;-)

Seb Paris

Seb Paris