Glove Assembly |
In this step, we will use the tactors and electronics to assemble a custom fit glove. We have chosen neoprene because of its structure and breathability.
Materials needed:
D - Neoprene
F1- Velcro
Needle and thread or fabric tape/glue
All previously constructed parts
The glove design is a strap around the wrist and palm, and a tube that contains the wires.
Measuring:
First, take 4 measurements
1. Palm Circumference
Measure above the thumb and around your palm. Add 2 inches extra to measurement.
2. Wrist Circumference
Measure around your wrist and add 2 inches extra to the measurement.
3. Gap for Thumb
Measure the space above your thumb and before your fingers.
4. Palm Length
Here, you are measuring the distance between the two straps.
Cutting:
Palm strap
Using the 1st and 3rd measurements, cut the neoprene (D) to size.
Wrist strap
Using the 4th measurement as the length, cut the neoprene (D) to size. Width should be ≥3 inches.
Tubing
Using the palm length, cut the neoprene (D) to size. Width should be 3 inches.
Constructing:
Palm Strap and Wrist Strap
Using the strips we cut earlier, attach velcro to either ends as to create a loop around your wrist. Make sure that one face on the strip has the hook side of velcro and the other has the soft side.
Tubing
To create the tube, lay the 4 wires onto half of the strip and fold it over as shown in image. Then, stitch the fabric together either using a sewing machine or hand stitching. Alternatively can try using fabric tape or glue but that has not been tested yet.
Connecting it all together
The electronics can be placed into the 3d printed box (E5) and slid onto the Wrist Strap.
Now, stitch the Palm Strap and Wrist Strap to the tubing as shown in image.
You can now slide on the glove to test the fit and modify it accordingly. Once on, you can have someone assist you to measure the wires (B). We recommend that you wear the gloves, close your fist, and mark were the wires hit the electronics with tape. Then you can strip the wires and screw them into the terminals as explained in the previous section.