Without my specs around it's tough to line up the needle tip right in the center of those containers. A tool like a shoehorn would make things easier in that spot.
Found this design online. Maybe some of our 3D printer people could use this?
3D print Magnetic Needle Guide assist for insulin / GLP-1
Summary
3D printable guides or jigs for drawing from insulin or peptide vials with a syringe
Users share links to free 3D models for magnetic needle guides and vial alignment jigs aimed at making injections easier, especially for those with vision issues. The thread then moves into practical ways to obtain prints, including library services and buying a printer, followed by personal experiences with the hobby. Participants describe the learning curve, ongoing costs, and how quickly collecting filament and accessories can grow.
What this discussion establishes- Models exist for both magnetic assist guides and simple vial/syringe alignment jigs
- Public libraries sometimes provide free or low-cost 3D printing access with time limits
- Entry-level multi-color printers are popular but require budgeting for filament and failed prints
- Cheap or silk filaments are reported to cause frequent clogs and head disassembly
- Once started, the hobby tends to expand quickly with more machines and material stockpiles
Nothing here is advice.
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I thought it seemed odd at the beginning, yet it turned out pleasant and welcoming for those just getting started. My mother should have had the chance to begin with something similar.
↳ replying to @RustAlder93
I hope it helps someone 🙂
↳ replying to @SlowBramble78
Wow, that hit fast! So now I need to track down a ready version or grab a machine for making stuff in 3D 🤣 🤣
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
haha if you come up from arizona to see zion national park im only like half an hour away so i can just print it for you haha
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
Perhaps you overlooked the earlier message I posted. Quite a few municipal book places have machines for three dimensional fabrication. The expense is way lower than web marketplaces and pickup works the next day.
↳ replying to @BlueTimber78
Those devices caught my eye in the area, prompting me to investigate the configuration. It appears the nearby option allows access without charge. However, there's a restriction on time, maybe just a couple of hours. I'm uncertain whether that duration suffices. I haven't really started pursuing this interest. Probably, I'll need to research the specific equipment they have along with what's offered and perform some calculations.
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
I viewed multiple clips on the internet covering 3D printing processes along with slicing applications. A model lacking any movable components required me roughly one to two hours on the machine.
↳ replying to @SlowBramble78
I can already tell I'm about to end up buying one for myself. This is going to turn into my next big fixation, I can feel it.
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
I watch for discounts on big websites. On those sites I set up an item alert so that I receive a message by email if the cost drops into my target zone.
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
Man, it's way too easy to get sucked in until you've got a couple machines humming away nonstop day and night, while you're already thinking about grabbing an even larger one for oversized projects and you've accumulated spools in every shade and variety out there. I found out firsthand.
↳ replying to @WryLedger88
During the holidays I acquired my opening unit. For pep research I've produced lots of different objects and several of them proved quite useful. Still I have to account for every extra item that comes with the device. Every possible shade! Every filament variety! Every unsuccessful attempt headed straight for the bin. 😆 🤓
I bought this machine so I could print using several different hues. It's worked out well up to this point. Nearly all the trouble I've run into comes from low-cost glossy material. The stuff snaps way too easily and then I end up opening the extrusion unit to clear the jam.
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