Final Notes

I'm extremely happy with the outcome, and I couldn't have asked for it to function better. It fits perfectly in my palm, the overall swinging motion is very satisfying and versatile, and the durability is surprising.

I've played with the object, which I've named the Yola, for almost an entire week straight, and it's allowed me to enjoy myself while training coordination on my left hand.

The simple ability to swing a neat, compact, secure ball around is extremely physically pleasing, and I know I succeeded in my mission because I've created something I use regularly.

However, this project is only the first part. After a discussion with my professor, we decided that each of these three, even the final 3D printed version, would all be prototypes. I initially wanted to cast this ball in metal, and while the resources at CMU are not substantial enough to cut or mold metal, there are some local maker spaces whos resources are substantial enough.

Therefore, I will use the 3D printed final version as a way to make a mold to create a metal ball. I will then secure it with a stronger cord, and test to see how it feels.

My project is not yet over, but within the bounds of DigiTool, it has come to an end. I learned a great deal about how to prototype, and I look forward to continued work on it.