iAm - sockets

A couple weeks ago I started experimenting with plasti-flex, the material I am casting the iAm sockets out of. This part is currently functioning as an interface with the wall, a transitioning material. The initial mold was created out of a 3D printed prototype and some left over Oomoo rubber. I wanted to test out the plasti-flex so when I heard someone in the studio had some extra rubber, I just quickly grabbed the test print and a Tupperware to make a test mold. The makeshift mold allowed me to quickly test the colors and flexibility of the material. The fit turned out really nice. 

I've since re-designed and machined a new socket piece for the final mold and have poured some ReoFlex30 over it. I should have some really nice sockets once this mold is ready to be used. TBC

Compact Progress - Neoprene Update

So my neoprene samples finally dried fully in the 3D printed mold... and they look like deflated cheesecakes! I will clean up one to fit in the battery insulator to test it's function... I'm also going to design a 3D printed mold for pouring plaster, and then pouring neoprene into the plaster.

e-NABLE Fellowship - Gauntlet Tests

I am interested in creating a flexible style gauntlet - I've taken some inspiration from the stretchlet and started experimenting with thin wall prints... The results have varied greatly - but so far no solution.