Table for Avshalom
A learning surface that allows for the reduction of injury from hard objects during an epileptic attack when it is also used as a visual contrast for learning materials and enables safe use of the iPad.
Supplies
1-2 meters Washable textile
2-3 meters of straps
Buckles
EVA sponge
8 Magnets
3D Printer
Filament
Birch plywood
Metal surface
Cutting the Mattress to the Table's Dimensions
The mattress can be bought in a variety of sizes.
The size of the table we worked with is 90/70 cm, so we cut the mattress according to these dimensions.
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Making Holes for Magnets
The iPad stand will be fixed to our table with magnets.
The holes for the magnets should be planned according to the distance where we want to place the iPad for our user.
The accepted range is 25-30 cm from the edge of the table towards the middle of the table.
After that, we will stick the magnets in the holes we created.
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Cutting the Cloth and Sewing
After we cut the mattress to the size of the table, a cover should be fitted to it.
We will cut the fabric according to the cut we planned and sew it accordingly.
Then we will sew the strips in the appropriate places according to the cut.
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Connecting the Straps
We need to attach the buckles to the straps to fix the mattress on the table.
After our cut is ready and the straps are in place, we will connect the buckles to them - one for each side (right and left) and thus we will tie between all four straps.
Strips that are facing each other will be joined together.
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Inserting the Mattress Into the Cloth
After our mattress is ready according to the dimensions and with the magnets, we will insert it into the fabric cut we created.
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3D File Printing
Print the parts of the iPad stand according to the attached file.
The heat of the nozzle and the bed should be according to the type of filament used.
It is recommended to print with the smooth side facing the printing surface.
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Cutting the Board
At this stage we will use the wooden board we bought.
We will cut one piece according to the dimensions - 20/28 cm for the upper part of the stand for the iPad,
and cut another piece measuring 19.5 / 27 cm for the lower part, to which we will attach the metal surface.
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Connecting Everything Together
Connecting the wooden panels to their designated places within the 3D print, it is possible and needed to strengthen the connection with hot glue or other glue.