Easy Print No Support Modular Candy Dispenser

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I set out to design a dispenser that would print quickly without requiring supports. To achieve this goal, I had to rethink many of the components involved. The result is a well-designed product that meets my expectations. It's been threaded to match a standard Mason jar used for canning. The parts should all snap together firmly, but I decided to hot glue the jar coupler to the top for added security. This prevents the glass jar from falling off during use. The design is modular, allowing it to be easily modified or customized to suit different needs or preferences. I've included barrels that dispense slightly more than the recommended serving size for plain and peanut M&M's. The plain ones dispense smoothly and reliably, but the peanut sometimes gets stuck at the top inside of the jar. If I were to make another one, I might add a feature to prevent clumping by sitting a cross or cone inside the jar. When taking it apart, be careful not to snap off the pegs if it comes apart at an angle. These parts were printed with no supports and 15% infill for everything except the handle, which was done at 50% to ensure it wouldn't warp or shear over time. The layer height is set at 0.12mm, and the parts are arranged in the orientations shown in the photo of all the parts laid out. You can see a video of the dispenser in action here: https://youtu.be/EA6aCI_IfXQ My source model was created using Tinkercad and is available here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/dAwKPglaaga I encourage you to share your prints or remixes! I have ideas for other handles, barrels, and couplers for different containers in the future. I learned a lot from this project and gained some valuable new techniques that I'm excited to use on upcoming projects.