Azeron Cyborg - Finger Pad Template

I've been using an Azeron Cyborg for around a year, and it's seen a lot of use. So much, in fact, that the original pads which were supplied with it have begun to peel away (at least on the fingertip pads). This results in a very unpleasant feeling when pressing the affected pads, but I didn't want to be touching the plastic paddles directly as I feel it's better to protect them for the longevity of the device.

I considered ordering replacement pads from Azeron, but they wanted me to spend a minimum of £165 GBP before they would consider shipping the item - simply not feasible or reasonable.

So I decided I'd do it myself. I ordered some 1mm thick sheets of adhesive-backed EVA foam (available from Amazon or most arts and crafts stores), and designed this little model to act as a template for cutting around using a craft knife.

Originally, I hoped that I'd be able to press the model in and have it act as the cutter, but this isn't feasible without having 2 independent parts (one on each side) and some sort of mechanism. Using a craft knife is easy enough.

I added a stamp cross + dots in the center not to imprint on the foam you cut, but to improve the stability when pressing down. Look carefully, and you'll note that the top of these elements is below the ridge running around the edge. Again, it's for stability only, and nothing else.

I recommend printing in PETG to reduce the risk of it chipping when pressing down (as might happen with PLA), but honestly, I don't think the material you print in will make a huge difference as long as it's not super-flexible.