Recyclebot

Build: August 7-9, 2018

See full pictures at Recyclebot Build

It's a Good Day for Open Source in 2018

A working version of Recyclebot has finally been pubished, after a few years of development:

https://www.academia.edu/36721604/RepRapable_Recyclebot_Open_source_3-D_printable_extruder_for_converting_plastic_to_3-D_printing_filament

BOM

Source

• 3D Printed Parts for download- https://osf.io/67dkq/
• Electrical BOM - download spreadsheet to access links - https://osf.io/psxfa/
• Mechanical BOM - https://osf.io/fhnea/

Cloud Editable OSE Version

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BOM Notes

• NEMA 23 geared down motor - torque is 2x that of the Lyman Filament Maker motor. See Lyman Filament Maker Calculations

Discrepancies

• A 1/2" schedule 80 pipe (in link) nipple will not fit a 5/8" auger. Is this an error?
• What are the +extras for the LCD display?
• Link to 50 rpm DC motor took me to a 100 RPM motor. Is that an error?
• PWM speed controller link does not work - can you send a link that works?
• For smooth 3/8" rod - just checking - is that supposed to be wood or steel?
• Wood board - got any?
• $66 for the rollers with shipping. Why not just print the rollers with TPU?
• Would these lower cost fans work for the cooling? https://www.ebay.com/itm/261549180195

CAD - FreeCAD conversion

• FreeCAD and STEP available from [1]

CAM update

• 3D printed roller - File:Roller.stl - and File:Roller.fcstd
• Ninjaflex skin + Smaller Roller - File:Ninjaflex skin.stl + File:Smallerroller.stl
• Coupler for traverse motor - File:Transversecoupler.stl

Links

• Recyclebot main documentation on Appropedia with extensive literature search and study of industry standards by Dr. P - [2]
• 2018 Updates - [3]
• Older Recyclebot documentation - [4].
• Lyman Filament Maker Calculations - key numbers