Shawn Fumo wrote:

> So basically I need to figure out a good way to position the string,
> having it wrap around the fingers. So I would want most of the string
> segments to be straight, but then have it curved around the fingers or
> the axle of the yo-yo.

Some resources for you to explore. Some may or may not be applicable but
may give you some ideas none the less.

http://www.glue.umd.edu/~tvp/interp.html

http://members.xoom.com/flappy/spilin/index.html

http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/MMRG/people/mdm/torpatch.html

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/8625/piper/piper.html

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