Our final design functioned as desired; however, there is still work left to be done before this mechanism can be useful to someone for daily wear. The final prototype heavily used PLA and ABS because they were cost effective and readily available building materials; however, in the long run, these are poor choices for daily use.

Slider

The wheels for the slider for example are PLA and will wear away very quickly. We would recommend that the wheels be remade with nylon to provide a smooth sliding contact with a longer lifespan without adding significant weight to the slider.

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