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Could install baffles in a COTS jug by cutting a slit into the side, pushing a flat piece of plastic in (about 50-75% of the way), and sealing the base of this piece into the cut exterior with epoxy.
Re: Oct 3 mech meeting, will be trying out 3D printed tank before buying COTS tanks.
Calculations for tank volume in PLA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ZkewgjBpSqwBHvnumQ3UP_YPBGpoKL36r2nGgX6v9E/edit?usp=sharing
Assumptions for this tank:
Cylindrical
Fillet top and bottom 1 cm
full area filled-in top and bottom
thickness 4 mm
Tank option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
PLA cylinder | cheap easy to prototype and change can set to specific max capacity | has to be water treated may be fragile |
Lightweight PLA cylinder | ||
COTS jerrican | designed for carrying water (watertight) | expensive |
COTS jug | designed for carrying water (watertight) | expensive |