1. Objective Target
Time to Learn ≤ 15 seconds to learn
Durability ≥ 20,000 uses or 2 years
Manufacturability Person owning 3D printer can
make device with instructions
provided
Safety Zero safety incidents in 2 years
Museum
Regulations
0 violations of regulations;
specifically <5 lbs of force to
operate and <4 inches protrusion
Size ≤ 0.6m x 0.6m x 0.25m
Future Plans
● Produce a museum-ready display case for our client
● Add Braille instructions on the display table
● Conduct testing with visually impaired users
● Complete durability testing
● Consult professional to determine manufacturability.
Conclusions
● We have created an interactive device to turn the
pages of a 3D-printed book
● The device satisfies museum regulations, and size
constraints
● It is easy to use, and can be displayed in a variety of
settings
● The device uses a conveyor belt mechanism and a
tab to push the pages into view
We are working with artist Tom Burtonwood of the Art
Institute of Chicago who has created a 3D printed book of
Louis Sullivan’s architectural ornaments for the visually
impaired. The book is situated on a central column with 10
pages spread out from the center in a fanned fashion.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of 3D printed plastic and the
uneven distribution of weight around the spine, the book is
very fragile. To counteract that fragility, we have created a
device that will rotate the pages in a safe way for both the
users and the book.
Acknowledgements:
Funding for this project was provided by the Oshman Engineering
Design Kitchen (OEDK).
We wish to thank our client, Professor Tom Burtonwood.
Special thanks to Rice University faculty Dr. Saterbak, Dr. Wettergreen,
Dr. Gary Woods as well as OEDK staff Ms. Dimoff and Ms. Sherman.
Contact us: BookWORMSoedk@gmail.com
Our goal was to create a safe, durable, and
accessible device to rotate the pages of a 3D printed
book designed for a visually impaired audience.
Testing Results
Interactive Museum Display for 3D-Printed Book
Team BookWORMS: Andrew Grottkau, Arturo Guzman, Madison Nasteff, and Gigi Rill
Final Design
Design Criteria
Conveyor Belt
Top View
Original architectural ornament to page
Wedges: Propel
pages around
central column
Tab: Triangular shape
prevents bending
Spine: 3D-printed
bearings allow pages to
move independently of
central column
Conveyor Belt:
Combination of Vex parts
and 3D printed gears
Problem
Criteria Tested Value Result
Time to Learn 13.41 seconds Pass
Durability Intact for 400 uses Incomplete
Manufacturability Planning to consult
with professional
Incomplete
Safety Must test with visually
impaired
Incomplete
Museum
Regulations
3.05lbs Force
4.0 inches
Pass
Size 0.6m x 0.6m x .19 m Pass

2. Objective Target
Time to Learn ≤ 15 seconds to learn
Durability ≥ 20,000 uses or 2 years
Manufacturability Person owning 3D printer can
make device with instructions
provided
Test to be conducted Saturday 4/9
Future Plans
● Produce a museum-ready display case for
our client
● Add Braille instructions on the display table
● Conduct testing with visually impaired users
Conclusions
● We have created an interactive device to
turn the pages of a 3D-printed book
● The device satisfies museum regulations,
safety constraints, and size constraints
● It is durable, easy to learn, and can be
displayed in a variety of settings
● The device uses a conveyor belt mechanism
and a tab to push the pages into view
Problem
We are working with an artist who has created a
3D printed book of LouIs Sullivan’s architectural
ornaments for the visually impaired.The book is
fairly fragile and is highly susceptible to misuse
or damage. We needed to create a device that
would rotate the pages in a safe way for both
the users and the book.
Acknowledgements:
Funding for this project was provided by the Oshman Engineering
Design Kitchen (OEDK) and Chevron. We also wish to thank Professor
Tom Burtonwood.
Special thanks to Rice University faculty Dr. Saterbak, Dr. Wettergreen,
Dr. Gary Woods as well as OEDK staff Ms. Dimoff and Ms. Sherman.
Contact information: abg4@rice.edu, ag97@rice.edu,man7@rice.edu,
kpr2@rice.edu
Features
● Conveyor Belt
○ The conveyor belt is made from Vex parts
that fit around 3D-printed gears
● Tab
○ Pushes each page across the viewing
area. Triangular shape prevents bending
● Wedges
○ 3D printed wedges separate each page by
28 degrees to ensure a 100 degree
viewing angle on the displayed page
● Spine
○ Bearings making up spine support pages
and turn smoothly to reduce applied force
Our goal is to create a safe, durable, and accessible
device to rotate the pages of a 3D printed book
designed for a visually impaired audience.
Testing results
Interactive Museum Display for 3D-Printed Book
Team BookWORMS: Andrew Grottkau, Arturo Guzman, Madison Nasteff, and Gigi Rill
Final Design
Design Criteria
Constraint Target
Safety Zero safety incidents in 2 years
Museum
Regulation
0 violations of regulations;
specifically <5 lbs of force to
operate and <4 inches protrusion
Size ≤ 0.6m x 0.6m x 0.25m
Conveyor belt mechanism with book
Conveyor Belt
Spine and green wedges
Original architectural ornament to page

3. Our goal is to create a safe, durable, and accessible device to rotate the pages of a 3D printed book designed for a visually impaired audience.
Solution
● Conveyor belt mechanism with a
vertical tab that, rotates a page of
the book across the viewing area
and prepares the next page for
viewing when the user turns a
hand crank.
● It utilizes 3D printing technology
and is intended to be open-
sources so anyone with access to
a 3D printer and common
hardware store can make it.
Durability:
Manufactu
rability:
Cost: