Build your FIPT cell¶
Get necessary items¶
3D-printed parts:
base
: 071_0100_Base.stltop
: 071_0101_Top.stlclamp
: 071_0102_Clamp.stl
Print settings: Typically PLA, 250um layer height, 500um nozzle diameter. Note that the models need 90deg turn for printing
Other parts:
- 3x M5x40mm hex socket bolts
- 20mm wide Kapton tape
- >= 20mm wide double sided tape
- 2-3mm thick EVA foam rubber sheet (from arts and crafts store)
Assemble¶
- Add foam to
base
andtop
in the pictures below. The foam parts consists of 3 layers:- Double sided tape
- Foam sheet
- Kapton tape
- Make sure they are 20mm wide and that Kapton covers all foam (such that no electrolyte is absorbed).
- Screw two M5 into the
base
until they are flush at the bottom - Screw one M5 through the middle of the
clamp
This is how the final result should look like:
Warning
The foam parts are necessary to avoid touching of the edges of the crossing electrodes. Please follow the order/orientation of the SOP exactly. Otherwise, shorting and other problems can regularly occur!