I meant to say this DIY replacement is worth trying. I know a couple who have successfully made this and it's not bad:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/
There's also some modifications of this to make it conductive : http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Conductive-Rubber-Transparent-stylus-iPodiP/
W
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> On 24 Mar 2014, at 18:00, "Kirker, Stephen" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Many thanks for your comments...this is very encouraging!
> S
>
> Stephen Kirker MD FRCP FRCPI
> Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
>
> Addenbrookes Rehabilitation Clinic 9
> Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
> tel. ext 56067
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marcus Moss
> Sent: 24 March 2014 17:01
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The future needs fixing - the future needs fixing - sugru
>
> It's great stuff, always useful to have some to hand.
>
> One note to keep in mind; unset Sugru has a 6 month shelf life (18
> months if kept in the fridge), so best to avoid stock piling too much at
> once!
>
> Marcus
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Will Wade
> Sent: 24 March 2014 15:48
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The future needs fixing - the future needs fixing - sugru
>
> It's fab stuff - I'm on my 3rd packet this year - touch enabling
> devices, keyguard adpations, headpointer adaptions (with conductive
> thread) and fixing device cases!
>
> If you want some ideas of its usage for AT take a look at instructables
> (http://www.instructables.com/howto/assistive%20sugru/) (don't forget
> polymorph for bigger things - Sugru is a bit pricey for big jobs.
> Available in a number of places e.g.:
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1kg-Polymorph-Thermoplastic-Friendly-Plastic-D
> IY-/170750078621 )
>
> Removing it is fairly hassle free - you just pick it off. I've had it
> stuck reliably to an iPhone for a few months and successfully removed it
> all with a little scraping.
>
> w
>
> On 24 Mar 2014, at 15:43, Polly Wingate-Saul
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> I have a friend who is tetraplegic and he has used this a lot around
> his house to help make light switches etc. more prominent. He rates it
> very highly. It comes in fairly small packages so for larger solutions
> you will need several packs. I'll ask him about the removal aspect,
> although as it is designed to stay fixed, it may not be so easy.
>>
>>
>>
>> Polly Wingate-Saul
>> Specialist Occupational Therapist
>> Bristol Communication Aid Service
>> Frenchay Hospital
>> Bristol
>> BS16 1LE
>> Tel: 0117 340 3946
>> Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Thursdays
>> http://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-services/bristol-communication-
>> aid-service
>>
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>>
>> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rebecca Nancarrow
>> Sent: 24 March 2014 14:58
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: The future needs fixing - the future needs fixing - sugru
>>
>> No but I'm buying a pack to put in my work bag and will get back to
>> you! It's going to be perfect for making hooks for hanging neck
>> switches so they aren't left dangling, etc... I think I'll solve a
>> multitude of problems with this stuff! (wonder how easy it is to get
>> off surfaces????!)
>>
>> Rebecca Nancarrow
>> Assistive Technology Project Manager, Customer Support Team Leonard
>> Cheshire Disability
>> Telephone: 07827 996093
>> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirker, Stephen
>> Sent: 24 March 2014 13:47
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: The future needs fixing - the future needs fixing - sugru
>>
>> http://sugru.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> I thought this stuff might be useful for people with partial hand
> loss, who could make personalised grip shapes, or people who need to
> hold a button to operate their ECU in a particular place.
>>
>> Have any of you any experience with this, or similar stuff?
>>
>>
>>
>> S
>>
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