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One of the standout features of the 6ePick is that the Main Body can be manufactured in a range of sizes, to fit a wide variety of finger sizes. The original prototype was modeled using the fingers of my right hand. From there I printed out six other sizes, with each size scaled to be .075x smaller than the size above it, and .075x larger than the size below it . See the Sizing Table below: my own best fit is the Small/Medium.
One of the standout features of the 6ePick is that the Main Body can be manufactured in a range of sizes, to fit a wide variety of finger sizes. The original prototype was modeled using the fingers of my right hand. From there I printed out six other sizes, with each size scaled to be .075x smaller than the size above it, and .075x larger than the size below it . See the Sizing Table below: my own best fit is the Small/Medium.
Now comes the next challenge—one that you can help solve: How do we match finger dimensions to the right Main Body size? My current hypothesis is that the most relevant measurement is the distance from the tip of your index finger to the proximal interphalangeal crease (the middle crease). This area has critical contact with the Main Body, especially during the front playing position.
Now comes the next challenge—one that you can help solve: How do we match finger dimensions to the right Main Body size? My current hypothesis is that the most relevant measurement is the distance from the tip of your index finger to the proximal interphalangeal crease (the middle crease). This area has critical contact with the Main Body, especially during the front playing position.
In my case, this index finger measurement is 45 mm, which we can match up with my Small/Medium size of the Main Body. Extrapolating from this, I have developed the accompanying table to tentatively match narrow ranges of this finger measurement to specific Main Body sizes.
In my case, this index finger measurement is 45 mm, which we can match up with my Small/Medium size of the Main Body. Extrapolating from this, I have developed the accompanying table to tentatively match narrow ranges of this finger measurement to specific Main Body sizes.
Since this part of the project is so tentative, this is one of the reasons why I’m asking you volunteer testers to be local—so I can meet in person, walk you through the sizing process, and let you try several Main Body sizes before settling on the test pick that best fits your fingers. That said, however, I am asking each of you to submit this index finger measurement as part of the application process, so that I can have a rough estimate of how many of each size of the Main Body might be needed for the testing program.
How to Measure Your Index Finger
The following post-it note method ensures precise measurement of the relevant portion of your right index finger. All you need is a square-edged table, a post-it note, a ruler and a marker.
1. Place a post-it note along the square edge of a table, using the adhesive end along the edge. (You could also use a small piece of paper, and tape it down).
1. Place a post-it note along the square edge of a table, using the adhesive end along the edge. (You could also use a small piece of paper, and tape it down).
2. Lay your right index finger atop the post-it note, aligning the proximal interphalangeal crease (the middle one) with the vertical edge of the table. Bend the joint about 30 degrees so that the crease is firmly set on, and somewhat wrapping around, the square edge.
2. Lay your right index finger atop the post-it note, aligning the proximal interphalangeal crease (the middle one) with the vertical edge of the table. Bend the joint about 30 degrees so that the crease is firmly set on, and somewhat wrapping around, the square edge.
3. Hold a ruler edgewise, perpendicular to your finger, and slide it to lightly touch the tip.
3. Hold a ruler edgewise, perpendicular to your finger, and slide it to lightly touch the tip.
4. Keeping the ruler intact, lift your index finger away from the post-it note.
4. Keeping the ruler intact, lift your index finger away from the post-it note.
5. Using a suitable marker, draw a line across the bottom of the ruler.
5. Using a suitable marker, draw a line across the bottom of the ruler.
6. Use the same ruler to measure the distance, in millimeters, from the edge of the note to the newly drawn line. This is an accurate measurement of the distance from the tip of your index finger to its proximal interphalangeal crease.
6. Use the same ruler to measure the distance, in millimeters, from the edge of the note to the newly drawn line. This is an accurate measurement of the distance from the tip of your index finger to its proximal interphalangeal crease.
7. Go to the size table, plug in your measurement, and determine which Main Body size most likely is best for you. If you want to apply as a volunteer tester of the 6ePick, save this number, and enter it as the answer to the corresponding question in the Application Form.
7. Go to the size table, plug in your measurement, and determine which Main Body size most likely is best for you. If you want to apply as a volunteer tester of the 6ePick, save this number, and enter it as the answer to the corresponding question in the Application Form.
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