David Stambaugh

prusaprinters

<p>One of the first STL's I searched for upon buying my first 3d (FDM) printer was an M&amp;M dispenser.&nbsp; I found many but they all had what I considered to be a shortcoming of one kind or another.&nbsp; Some (most) would not properly handle a Peanut or Almond M&amp;M, and the best one I found dispensed them into a cup like tray you had to pull out of the dispenser to get to the prize.&nbsp; That one was developed by MeesterED and can be found at (very well designed IMO, I just didn't like the tray.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3001071/comments">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3001071/comments</a></p><p>While this one came closest to my desired dispenser, I didn't like the tray/cup idea so I redesigned the bottom part to roll them down into a more accessible tray, and I redesigned the 'bowl' to have a more rounded edge so it didn't hang up dispensing the bigger M&amp;M's. Be aware that if you use this for plain M&amp;M's, it will dispense a BUNCH of them at once (kids won't mind).&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Depending upon your machine, you might be able to print most of this without supports, but because of the way I put the M&amp;M lettering on the handle, it is a given you'll need supports for the handle.&nbsp; I'll admit to using them elsewhere but your skills and your printer will determine if and where you need them. &nbsp;You'll need to print one of each of the items then assemble and glue if you desire. &nbsp;Be careful not to get any glue on the dispenser ball.</p><p>This will accept a 16 oz (small mouth) mason jar but since most of the people I give these to have kids, I prefer to use a plastic mason jar to hold the candy rather than glass - I get them here.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Cornucopia-16-Ounce-BPA-Free-Capacity-Compatible/dp/B07WNRTLQV">https://smile.amazon.com/Cornucopia-16-Ounce-BPA-Free-Capacity-Compatible/dp/B07WNRTLQV</a></p>