PneuNet actuator molds
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<p>Pneumatic network actuators (PneuNet) are a type of soft robotic actuator composed of a network of channels and chambers embedded in an elastomer. The design was originally created by the Whitesides Research Group at Harvard.</p><p>I modelled a couple of actuator molds based on the instructions that can be found on <a href="https://softroboticstoolkit.com/book/pneunets-bending-actuator">https://softroboticstoolkit.com/book/pneunets-bending-actuator</a> </p><p>Details for casting the actuators can be found on the mentioned website.</p><p>======================================================================</p><p>The website mentions that for the strain-limiting layer to use paper; I got better results with carbon fiber fabric.</p><p>When it comes to actually printing the molds, the settings I used were:</p><ul><li>30% infill</li><li>3 wall layers</li><li>4 top layers</li><li>30% skin overlap </li></ul>
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