3D Printed Open Source MultiMaterial UPcycler : SHRED-Buddy3D

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Open Source SHRED-Buddy3D UPcycler transforms discarded filament bits, bottles and fishing line into pellets for 3D printing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvU7oJHKVN8 Now You Can Easily and Securely Cut and Shred all your leftover Plastics: such as cable ties, plastic bottles, leftover 3D printer material, fishing line and much more. The whole system is powered by a 12V DC power source. Our self-developed stepper motor controls allow you to adjust the feed rate for optimal performance. Forward, backward and stop are integrated for easy operation. The speed can be continuously regulated via rotary switch. Process it into Pellets or Granules to use with your 3D Printer or Filament Extruder. -What? SHRED-Buddy3D? What can it do? Producing Flakes / Pellets / Granules: Leftover 3D Printer Filament - Pellets (PET/PETE) Plastic bottles - flakes / granules (Nylon, Polyamid) Monofilament Fishing Line - Pellets (Nylon) Zip ties - Flakes / pellets / granules (Nylon) String Trimmer line - Pellets (many materials available) Hot Melt Glue Gun Sticks 7.20mm - 7.50mm - granules "testings still in process" In most cases, any material is different in diameter or shape. For this reason we have a fast-swappable system implemented with various slide-tubes. The shredder-element consists of sharp HSS drills known for their long durability. The bottle slicer can be easily fitted back to full cutting capability with a standard cutter blade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3569PWZt-XY And remember, every kind of support is welcome. SBuddy3D_complete.zip includes: Firmware for ATtiny85 Pictures Wiring/PCB Layout as SVG and Gerber (with and without Copperfill) BOM/Shopping List with Links and more info 3D Printing Parts as .STL Print Settings: Printer: RepRap Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes