Braille Notetaker, Labeler, and Learner

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Small device designed for taking notes in braille on paper strips, creating labels to attach to objects or surfaces, and learning braille for beginners can be easily accomplished with this tool. I became proficient in braille very quickly using it. The device is intended to be used with buttons facing down, allowing users to press them and raise the bumps in the correct orientation. Paper strips should be cut to a width of 3 cm - 3.5 cm (1.2 in - 1.3 in) for optimal results. Regular printer paper can be used but may create wrinkles around the edges. Thicker papers, such as cardstock, produce smoother bumps but are more difficult to use and press. To achieve the correct distance between letters, users must pull the last letter out until the final bumps can be felt at the edge of the device. I was able to secure a friction fit between the top and bottom halves after sanding them just right, but rubber bands can also be used in the grooves on the side if needed. This device was printed with 1.75 mm white PLA and 1.75 mm light blue PLA filament. A raft and support are highly recommended for optimal results. The design progression of this tool can be seen in one of the images, which shows how it was initially created too small, then scaled up but with pins that were too small and oddly spaced. These issues were addressed by designing a larger button pressing area, but a small point for making bumps, which did not work out well due to printing size constraints and tolerances. Next, the impression area was increased, and the details and sizes were refined before being printed as a finished product with higher print settings, resulting in the last blue version seen today.