Ball Stylus Rev 4

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Ball Stylus can be customized for ball size, stylus length, and surface smoothness. This innovative stylus was designed specifically for individuals who experience difficulty extending their finger to operate a tablet, or have trouble gripping a standard stylus. It is crafted from conductive PLA sourced from Protopasta. For more information on assistive technology, visit rehabengineer.com, or our agency at rehab.alabama.gov. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 5 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: Normal Infill: 10% Notes: I reduced the infill to make the stylus lighter. To ensure a smooth print, it's recommended to use painters tape on the bed so the bottom doesn't peel off when removing the stylus. Post-Printing Conductive Foam: You will need to add a piece of conductive foam into the end for optimal performance with capacitive touch screens. Utilize the foam embedded in IC chips or cut a 1/4" by 1/4" by 1" chunk from a Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, trimming it so about 1/8" protrudes. How I Designed This Revolutionizing an Age-Old Design: For decades, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals have created modified styli by punching holes through tennis or racket balls to make them easier to hold. This modern design utilizes conductive PLA, enabling the ball stylus to function seamlessly with touch screens.