Atom Kit for Visually Impaired

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This design is meant to serve as a universal atom kit for individuals with visual impairments. Typical atom kits contain various sticks representing single/double/triple bonds and four elements represented by different colors (oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and carbon). To make it more accessible, we have redesigned each element into unique shapes with reasoning behind each choice. Carbon is shaped like a four-leaf clover because it can have a maximum of four attachments. Feeling these attachment sites would be an advantage for the visually impaired. Oxygen remains spherical to resemble the letter O. Hydrogen takes the form of a pyramid, with only one attachment hole at its base, due to hydrogen's ability to form only one single bond with any element. Nitrogen is represented by a square shape, which has three holes as it usually bonds with three other atoms. Additional attachment sites can be added if desired. Single, double, and triple bonds are also included in the design. The single bond is depicted as a skinny cylinder, while the double bond consists of two small cylinders and the triple bond features three distinct cylinders that can be felt. Each element has its corresponding letter embossed on the surface for identification. It's worth noting that all pieces appear small in Cura, so they must be scaled to 10.0 for optimal viewing.