Fly Ball
The challenge
Although many students at Kennedy Day School love sports, their physical impairments can limit their participation. For example, some students are unable to hold or swing a baseball bat, which can be frustrating as they have a passion for the sport.
Who it helps
Kennedy Day School is a K-12 special education institution that supports students with learning disabilities or physical impairments in their learning and developmental needs.
How it works
The machine enables students to control the baseball bat swing with the push of a button, and adjust the speed of the swing to hit the ball further. Now students can enjoy the sport they love rather than being only able to watch.
I am offering a machine that can swing a baseball bat with just the push of a button. This machine allows the baseball to be hit into the air, as if someone were manually holding and swinging the bat.
Tools needed
Protective glasses
PC or MAC I7 +
Prusa slicer
Measurement tool
Digital caliber
Leveler
Allen keys set
Pliers
Cutter
Electric Srewdriver
FDM Printer
Soldering set
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the Northeastern University community, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Team: Kennedy Day School
- Category: Sports
The build files for Fly Ball are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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