# Fabrication ## expand\_more #### Outline Fabrication of the TacTip is straightforward and consists of 5 steps, outlined below. If you are interested instead in buying a ready-made TacTip, contact us by [email](/tactip.brl@gmail.com) for a quote. Sort ![3D printed](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/3dprintedensamble.png?itok=goKZCM_q) ![Assembling components](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/ensamble.png?itok=Zz5sPRvn) ![Flesh](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/flesh_summary_w.jpg?itok=jT8m2uXk) ![LEDs](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/led_summary.jpg?itok=-_NECjqq) ![Camera](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/camera_summary_w.jpg?itok=UeVRlnPW) 1) [3d-printing](/tactip/fabrication/3dprinting) 2) [Skin](/tactip/fabrication/skin) 3) [Flesh](/tactip/fabrication/flesh) 4) [LEDs](/tactip/fabrication/leds) 5) [Camera](/tactip/fabrication/camera) #### Equipment Sort ![fortus.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/fortus.png?itok=OqfJ5RN8) ![Laser cutter](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/laser_cutter_2.jpg?itok=cw2Kmj2B) ![Soldering iron](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/solder.jpg?itok=sAUiLEpb) ![Microscope](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/microscope.jpg?itok=Rlw4WNKU) 3D-printer [Stratasys](http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-380-450mc) Laser cutter [Epilog Laser](https://www.epiloglaser.co.uk/products/legend-laser-series.htm) Soldering iron [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/tools/soldering-desoldering-tools/soldering-iron-kits/) Microscope [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/microscopes/4718828/) Sort ![Tweezers](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/tweezers.jpg?itok=ygyDb9vp) ![Wire stripper](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/wire_stripper.jpg?itok=euVksQ6s) ![Screwdriver set](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/screwdrivers.jpg?itok=7raoG0XY) ![Heat gun](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/heat_gun.jpg?itok=Xk6InkId) Tweezers [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/screwdriver-sets/0537883/) Wire Stripper [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-strippers/0613044/) Screwdriver set [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/tweezer-sets/3613104/?origin=PSF_438827%7Ccav) Heat gun [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/heat-guns/4453436/) #### Bill of materials Sort Image Description Qty Units Unit Price Link ![Acrylic sheet](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/acrylic.jpg?itok=jOOtwU3e) Acrylic sheet (50 mm x50mm) 1 each £2.50 [The Plastic People](http://www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/product/cut-to-size-clear-as-glass-acrylic) ![Loctite 406](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/glue.png?itok=fOK6aOGC) Loctite 406 glue 1 each £11.82 [Loctite](http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802625486849) ![770 primer](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/primer_2.png?itok=70e3mYSA) Loctite 770 primer 1 each £17.37 [Loctite](/http:/www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802628599809) ![mould_release.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/mould_release.jpg?itok=SXhMI4uz) Mould release agent 1 each £13.28 [Smooth-on](https://shop.smooth-on.com/universal-mold-release) ![white_paint.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/white_paint.jpg?itok=0yXz17i_) White paint 1 each £1.89 [Humbrol](http://www.humbrol.com/uk-en/22-white-gloss-14ml-enamel-paint.html) ![Syringe](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/syringe.jpg?itok=CsKnElxC) Syringe (20ml) 1 pack £7.20 [Medisupplies](https://www.medisupplies.co.uk/Syringes-Needles/Syringes/Terumo-3Part-Syringes) ![Needle](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/needle.jpg?itok=NXaxoZ5O) Blunt-tipped needle 1 pack $9.90 [Weller](http://www.weller-toolsus.com/dispensing/needles/stainless-steel/weller-kds1912p-needle-19-ga-1-2-50-pk.html) ![RTV27905 Silicon gel](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/rtv2.jpg?itok=ACE_dmr_) RTV27905 Silicone gel 1 pack £130.51 [Techsil](http://www.techsil.co.uk/tesi19128.html) ![LED circuit](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/led_ring.jpg?itok=oURiR6hn) LED ring 1 each 12 Eur [PCB-Pool](http://www.pcb-pool.com/) ![LED](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/led_01.jpg?itok=VStO7V9g) Surface mount LEDs 6 each £0.161 [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/visible-leds/7730461/) ![resistor.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/resistor.jpg?itok=GGulPhXt) Surface mount Resistors 6 each £0.052 [Farnell](http://uk.farnell.com/vishay/crcw0603120rfkeahp/res-thick-film-120r-1-0-25w-0603/dp/1738892) ![Red and black cables](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/cable.jpg?itok=Dz3wK1BG) Cable reels (red and black) 2 each £9.43 [Farnell](http://uk.farnell.com/alpha-wire/6710-rd005/wire-eco-28awg-red-30-5m/dp/1764898) ![M3 x 8mm Screws](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/screws.jpg?itok=9GiTS9HY) M3x8mm Screws 3 each £0.04 [AccuGroup](https://www.accu.co.uk/en/cap-head-screws/3974-SSCF-M3-8-A4?uk_google_shopping=1&c=3&gclid=CPjy1Pa5uc0CFfEV0wodis8B4Q) ![Camera](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/camera.jpg?itok=GIsDFaCw) Camera 1 each £69.99 [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-gb/p/lifecam-cinema) ![Insulating black tape](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/tape.jpg?itok=ocShH-8I) Black insulating tape 1 each £1.08 [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/electrical-insulation-tapes/0494304/) ![heat_shrink](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/heat_shrink.jpg?itok=SwcMLWld) Heat shrink 10m reel 1 each £8.36 [RS](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/heat-shrink-cold-shrink-sleeves/7004532/) ![USB extension cable](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/usb_cable.jpg?itok=mVoyJJ0M) USB extension cable 1 each £0.91 [Kenable](http://www.kenable.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1661)