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--- soft-robotics:molds:tube-adapter [2017/04/26 09:33]
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+++ soft-robotics:molds:tube-adapter [2017/04/26 14:54] (current)
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 ====== Tube Adapter ======
-The "Crawli" walker is a small double actuator that resembles walking when actuated. It is designed by XYZAidan.
+The tube adapter is a part that can be attached to existing molds in order to provide an air tight sleeve. It is designed by XYZAidan.
-{{:soft-robotics:molds:walker.jpg?nolink&400|}}
+{{:soft-robotics:molds:tube_adapter.jpg?nolink&400|}}
 ===== Fabrication =====
-The fabrication process is described in detail on the [[http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Walking-Soft-Robot/|Instructables page]].
+The fabrication process is described in on the [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1161909|Thingiverse page]]. The page also includes a script that allows you to customize the adapter to your mold.
 ===== Mold files =====
-The molds are available for download on [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1119305|Thingiverse]].
+The molds are also available for download on [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1161909|Thingiverse]].
+==== Our Variations ====
+We have made several variations to the adapter to fit our own molds:
+  * One
+  * Two
+  * Three
 ===== Quantities =====
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 ===== Oven times =====
-  * [[soft-robotics:silicones:ecoflex30|Ecoflex 30]]: ~25min
+  * [[soft-robotics:silicones:ecoflex30|Ecoflex 30]]: ~15min
+  * [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragonskin 30]]: ~30min
 ===== Air inlet =====
-The 2 legs act as sleeves for the tubes and use a Y connector adapter and 2 sizes of tubes.
+The adapter is of course the inlet in itself, once it is attached to another actuator.
-From the instructables guide:
+From the thingiverse guide:
 <code>
-Now that it is out of the mold, we can connect the tubing.
+Once it has cured, pull the now-attached adapter and soft robot out of the mold.
-Insert short lengths of the 1/16" tubing into the openings of the legs.
+Push a screwdriver through the sleeve of the adapter to clear any blockages.
-Put zip-ties around the points where the tubing and the Crawli meet, as shown in the picture.
+Then insert the tubing through the sleeve and into the soft robot.
-Then, connect short lengths of the 1/8" tubing to the 1/16" tubing by pushing
+Use a zip-tie and tightly secure it around the sleeve and tube.
-the 1/16" tubing into the 1/8" tubing. Use zip-ties to keep these connected too.
-Connect the short ends of the Y-connector to the open ends of the 1/8" tubing.
-Then use one final zip-tie to tighten the wires together. You can then use a long piece of 1/8" tubing to
-connect from the Y-connector to your air source.
 </code>
-{{:soft-robotics:molds:walker_inlet.jpg?nolink&400|}}
+{{:soft-robotics:molds:adapter_inlet.jpg?nolink&400|}}
 ===== Issues =====
-Unfortunately, similar to the [[soft-robotics:molds:linear-extending|linear extending actuator]], we encountered difficulties with separating the mold from the silicone. We weren't able to test this mold.
+Unfortunately, we've had quite severe leakage from the adapter, mostly around the stiching point. It is possible that we didn't glue correctly or should have used more silicone. Eventually we opted on crating our own hole in the actuator.

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