Soft Robotics Workshop DAY 03

ROLES

• 2 moderators for 10 participants

• Assistive help: Margrét Katrin - TextileLab Project Manager & documenting the process

PREPARATION

• Drinks & snacks
• Projector + computer
• Material check list
• 3D printer * Heat press

AGENDA 8 H SESSION

1. • Presentation - Introduction & Set up (20 min)
2. • Explanation of silicone casting: Inflatables & Pneumatic structures (2 h)
3. • Vinyl & Heat press: Inflatables (2 h)
4. • Inflatable break (60 min)
5. • Personal project and material exploration: Create & Cut & Inflate (3 h)

MATERIALS

Casting materials

1. Silicone

- Dragon Skin - Ecoflex 00-30 / Ecoflex 00-35
- Ratio: 1:1
- 3D printed or silicone molds

2. Gelatine biolastics

- Water                 240 ml 
- Gelatine              48 g
- Glycerol              48 g

- Tools:
- Waterproof textile
- Wood embroidery hoop

- Drying:
- Working Time          5 min
- Drying time           7 days
- Place                 fridge / vertical drying

3. Heat transfer vynil

- Heat transfer vynil material and baking paper

PHOTODOCUMENTATION

Presentation

• Presentation

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Last update: September 15, 2022