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:

1. Design a tool head that can be used on a Lulzbot Taz 6
   • Design uses components found on a standard Taz 6 tool head
2. Cost of toolhead less than $400

Future Goals:

1. 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]

1. 3D Printer capable of printing PLA, ABS, and PETG
2. Electric Drill
   • All drill bit sizes that will be listed in the BOM once finalized
3. Rotary tool (Rotozip, Dremel, anything similar)
   • Sanding disks
   • Endmills (Various carbide cutter used in carving out the aluminum heater block)
4. Digital Scale (0.01g increments and has a maximum reading of 100g)
5. Vise (used in securing the heater block when drilling, and carving the heater block)
6. Hammer
7. Tap wrench
8. Taps
   • M6x1
   • M3x0.5
9. Metric Hex Wrenches
   • 3 mm, 2.5 mm, 2 mm, 1.5 mm
10. Fine tip Tweezers
11. Pliers
12. Auxiliary Lighting
    • Any bright light that you can move around and have it focus on one area
13. Hacksaw

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

In Process