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Tactoread: science you can hold

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Tactoread presents a library and design workflow for making 3D-printable tactile models of science materials for classroom use.

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For: Teachers making tactile science materials for blind or low-vision students
Worth noticing: The library lists 48 small-molecule examples, 36 macromolecules, 40 micrographs, 18 blots, and 30 chart models.

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The homepage organizes five model types and gives each a distinct input or transformation: molecule identifiers, protein data, micrographs, blot scans, or chart images and CSV files. It specifies FDM printing with a 0.4 mm nozzle and lists STL and OBJ as download formats. The displayed library counts 48 small-molecule examples, 36 macromolecules, 40 micrographs, 18 blots, and 30 chart models.

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