Open Source Pellet Extruder Tool Head for a Desktop 3D Printer
To create an open source pellet extruder for an open source desktop 3D Printer.
Background[edit | edit source]
Problem Statement[edit | edit source]
Project Significance[edit | edit source]
This tool head once complete will be the first Lulzbot compatible FPF-style extruder assembly.
Project Goals:
- Design a tool head that can be used on a Lulzbot Taz 6
- Design uses components found on a standard Taz 6 tool head
- Cost of toolhead less than $400
Future Goals:
- Tool head design adopted to other open source desktop 3D Printers
Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]
This project is still in development and the final bill of materials has not been finalized.
Tools needed[edit | edit source]
- 3D Printer capable of printing PLA, ABS, and PETG
- Electric Drill
- All drill bit sizes that will be listed in the BOM once finalized
- Rotary tool (Rotozip, Dremel, anything similar)
- Sanding disks
- Endmills (Various carbide cutter used in carving out the aluminum heater block)
- Digital Scale (0.01g increments and has a maximum reading of 100g)
- Vise (used in securing the heater block when drilling, and carving the heater block)
- Hammer
- Tap wrench
- Taps
- M6x1
- M3x0.5
- Metric Hex Wrenches
- 3 mm, 2.5 mm, 2 mm, 1.5 mm
- Fine tip Tweezers
- Pliers
- Auxiliary Lighting
- Any bright light that you can move around and have it focus on one area
- Hacksaw
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]
In Process