Files

Download the OpenSCAD library from https://github.com/phidiasllc/tool_effector. Please read the instructions on that page!

There is also a folder containing stl models of common tools at that location.

Materials and Tools

tool effector materials

Athena tool effector materials.

Materials
Description	Count
Printed sprung tool mount	1
Printed sprung tool holder	1
3/8" ball bearings	3
Small springs (from retractable pen)	3
M3 x 35mm socket head cap screws, partial threads (fully threaded will not work)	3
M3 nylock nut	3
M3 x 10mm socket head cap screw	3
M3 hex nut	3
Plastic epoxy

Necessary tools

Tools required for tool effector assembly.

Tools
Assembled small tool effector
Needle nose pliers
Precision knife
5.5mm wrench
2.5mm allen wrench
3mm drill bit
Small flat bladed screwdriver
Paper towel
Stirring stick
Epoxy mixing pallet

Note

The sprung tool mount requires the small tool effector.

Assembly

File:Athena sprung tool dressing.JPG
Dress the print.
Clean up the print with a small flat screw driver and precision mount. Clean the bearing pockets with the small screwdriver.
File:Athena sprung tool reaming.JPG
Ream the guides.
Carefully ream the guides for the M3 x 35mm screws. DO NOT ream too much - the screw shafts should move freely but not cant in the guides.
File:Athena sprung tool support.JPG
Remove supports.
Carefully remove the printed supports from the tool holder; pliers work nicely. Ream the holes with a 3mm drill bit.
File:Athena sprung tool check.JPG
Check fit of holder in mount.
Check that the tool holder fits in the mount. The holder should move freely in the mount. Clean both as required.
File:Athena sprung tool press.JPG
Press in M3 nuts.
Press the M3 nuts into their pockets in the tool holder with the pliers.
File:Athena sprung tool clamps.JPG
Start M3 x 10mm screws in nuts.
Start the M3 x 10mm screws in the just-inserted nuts.
File:Athena sprung tool assemble.JPG
Assemble holder and mount.
Place the tool holder into the mount with the screws and nuts on the top side of the mount. Rotate 60 degrees so screw holes align. Start an M3 x 35mm screw through one of the tabs in the top of the holder, place a spring on it and push it through the mount and then the tab on the opposite side of the holder. Secure in place with an M3 nylock nut. Repeate with remaining screws.
Work the holder up and down in the mount, apply some grease to the screw shafts and continue working until the holder moves freely in the mount.
Remove all grease and corrosion inhibitor from the ball bearings. Use acetone if necessary.
File:Athena sprung bearings.JPG
Put bearings on magnets.
Put the ball bearings on the three inner magnets on the bottom of the small tool effector.
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Epoxy bearing pockets.
Mix a small amount of epoxy and smear some around the interior of the bearing pockets. Align the fiduciary marks on the sprung tool mount and small tool effector and squeeze the sprung tool mount onto the ball bearings. Set aside to let epoxy cure. NOTE: If too much epoxy is applied to the bearing pockets, it can run down and epoxy the tool mount permanently to the tool effector.

File:Athena sprung tool.JPG

Completed sprung tool mount.

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