ZAF Plus Frame
Similarly to ZAF, you will need a Makerbeam starter kit. However, we recommend that you buy more Makerbeam kits since the ZAF+ structure is more elaborate and needs to support more components. For the model presented herein you will need two packs of 200mm, two packs of 300mm and a bag of corner cubes. Of course, this list is not exhaustive and can be readily adapted to your specific design needs. Do not hesitate to navigate on the Makerbeam website to find the ideal components for your ZAF+ project.
ZAF+ frame is divided into four individual components, which can be assembled together, with each representing the different ZAF functional modules:
- Raspberry and touch screen
- Electronics for motor control
- Valves and tubing
- Food preparation and pumps
There are many different ways of using the Makerbeam for your ZAF+, but the design must integrate the four modules described above. We apply the same principal as for ZAF: the structure must be solid and integrate in its original design the location of the different components (e.g valves, pumps, water manifold, etc...). Check out the ZAF frame page for some exemples, such as structure reinforcement with steel brackets and also how we built electronics support using Makerbeam accessories. To optimise the space and the ergonomics of ZAF+, we directly drilled in the 20mm Makerbeam. We used the drilled holes to fix the valves and the manifold on the Makerbeam 200mm and to attach the pumps securely to the structure.
