Coffee dispenser V2

thingiverse

This project is a remake of thinghttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:722715\n\n \n \n Instructions\nUsing a coffee dispenser can be convenient but also frustrating when trying to get the right amount down into the measuring container, especially if it requires banging on the box every time. This problem inspired me to design an upgrade for the device.\nInitially, I printed an upper extension for the box but found that this did not improve flow rates. I redesigned the whole system from scratch, focusing on vertical walls and a larger capacity of around 55 tablespoons suitable for filling a dozen 12-cup coffee pots.\nAlthough this version improves functionality significantly, it is still not perfect - sometimes you need to gently tap or shake the container to ensure the desired amount is dispensed. One option available with this design is attaching it permanently using ABS cement after printing; mounting options aren't limited since wall-mounting bracket included makes sure everything works smoothly. Assembly height and width come in at approximately 8 inches and 4 inches respectively. \nAfinia's standard settings including rafts, but slower print speed were used to optimize for better quality: the upper cylinder took about 79grams, lid with cup fit on Afinia platform weighing in at around 76 grams in 105 minutes while wall bracket required mere 40g in 60 mins. It is advisable not to choose specific orientation due its less-than-ideal layer formation causing some manual post-processing required after printing; my first choice didn't exactly yield what I hoped for. Luckily enough, this time the parts do interlock which was good thing since original lid did work on here too so it didn't make too big difference if that is taken into consideration as much because no longer smooth out exposed surfaces with nice curves instead just a flat surface without even small humps showing where individual layers had deposited their bits before. I should've probably printed thicker for more robust results although it'd meant using less plastic; files are all imperial measurement.