build.md

build

Below are step-by-step instructions / videos. If you prefer to watch the entire build process all at once, you may do so here.

Step 1: Measure the ingredients.

<iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o3ZewSv_ktc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> _Combine equal parts A and B by weight or volume._

Step 2: Mix the silicone by hand or using a mixer.

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Step 3: Pour the silicone into the ice cube tray.

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Step 4: Hang the tray upside down and rotate every 45 sec for 25 mins.

<iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G8NXu7oGA6A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> _Instead of a rotational molding machine, two stacks of books can be used to tip the voxels._

Step 5: Place in 60C (140F) oven for 20 mins.

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Step 6: Add another layer of silicone.

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Step 7: Hang upside down and rotate (same as step 5).

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Step 8: Place in 60C (140F) oven for 20 mins (same as step 6).

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Step 9: Cut the voxels out from the tray.

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Step 10: Form a slice of your design by securing them to a shared bottom layer.

<iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mxd3_FrQX-Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> _Holes are punched between adjacent voxels that you want to be actuated together as a unit via a shared air inlet._

Step 11: Finalize the slice by trimming away excess silicone and insert tubing.

<iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w2e2Tg5RMlk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> _At this stage you should check for any leaks by filling a beaker with water, submerging the voxels, and inflating them. Bubbles will emanate from leaks, which can then be repaired with Sil-Poxy._

Step 12: Stack the slices to form a voxelbot.

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Step 13: Connect air lines between each slice to a hand pump or motor.

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