Flat Soft Actuators

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This Customizer script enables you to input a black and white .png image, resulting in the mold and stencil needed to create a soft pneumatic silicone actuator that inflates into the exact shape of the image. For detailed guidance on how to build this project, check out the Instructables guide at http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Soft-Actuators-From-Images. You can also watch a YouTube video demonstrating the process at https://youtu.be/LlxUZABcah0. This script is based on research conducted by Kevin Galloway, as showcased on his website at http://www.kevincgalloway.com/portfolio/zero-volume-air-chambers/. Update: Neon22, a prominent Thingiverse user, has contributed to this project by suggesting revisions and making adjustments that streamline the code for offline use. To access the revised script, visit https://gist.github.com/Neon22/9ec0b7e6518b1c3fb93bbd68f6eafa99.