Tennis Ball Retriever

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQw8j031tM Creating a Tennis Ball Retriever: I made this innovative tennis ball retriever to minimize stooping when picking up balls during practice serves. The device helps players maintain proper form and save time. Materials Needed: To assemble the tennis ball retriever, you'll need three key components: a 3-inch diameter poster tube, wide tape (duct tape or packing tape will work), and the 3D print model. Supply Options: For the 30-inch Uline poster tube, visit http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-912/Tubes/3-x-30-White-Tubes-with-End-Caps-080-thick Poster Tube Capacity: A single 30-inch poster tube can hold up to 12 tennis balls, making it an ideal choice for tennis players. Printing the Retriever: I used PLA material and a Replicator 2 3D printer to create the retriever with one layer of infill at 100%. Printing on a raft is highly recommended, as my first print attempt failed due to poor adhesion caused by a thin circle where the device contacts the platform. Design Process: The model was created in Rhino 5 software.