News The Project Technology RoboSpatium Contribute Subject index Download Responses Games Gadgets Contact <<< Direct granules extruder V1 Direct granules extruder V3 >>> Direct granules extruder version 2A first video showing the extruder in actionI am still evolving the design, so for now just a quick look at the components![]() The main idea is to have a machine that can turn waste plastics into granules and from that into something useful like a constructional element if you are an engineer or a sculpture if you are an artist. ![]() The Extruder replaces the hotend of my Zonestar QR2, the frame, stepper mount and gears are 3D printed. ![]() This is a quick look at all the internal components. As you can see, its hand made with a conventional screw as core element. Looks simple and that what it is, but before I got here I had to see many similar versions fail over the past months the hackaday prize was running. ![]() Cold end. ![]() Hot end. DownloadThe 3D files, made with OpenSCAD (including *.stl files) are available as Download-Package.Sample prints![]() Sample prints "cable chain links": Stringing is an issue of the extruder version shown here, but only minor changes can eliminate that, as I have seen in previous iterations of my designs - I will show that in coming videos and test prints. <<< Direct granules extruder V1 Direct granules extruder V3 >>> News The Project Technology RoboSpatium Contribute Subject index Archives Download Responses Games Links Gadgets Contact Imprint |
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