RepRapable Recyclebot

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RepRapable Recyclebot is a device capable of producing filament needed to replicate parts for the RepRap 3-D printer. The cost of materials for this device is less than $700 and fabrication time takes approximately 24 hours. This device can create filament from pellets, regrind, and composite wastes. For a detailed description of the build process, visit [https://www.academia.edu/36721604/RepRapable_Recyclebot_Open_source_3-D_printable_extruder_for_converting_plastic_to_3-D_printing_filament](https://www.academia.edu/36721604/RepRapable_Recyclebot_Open_source_3-D_printable_extruder_for_converting_plastic_to_3-D_printing_filament) by Aubrey L. Woern, Joseph R. McCaslin, Adam M. Pringle, and Joshua M. Pearce. RepRapable Recyclebot: Open Source 3-D Printable Extruder for Converting Plastic to 3-D Printing Filament is the full reference. All necessary files are available at [https://osf.io/9hsmb/](https://osf.io/9hsmb/). FreeCAD users can access the entire assembly in STP format through the zip file located on the OSF link above. Open this file in FreeCAD, select the part you want to modify, export it as .stp, and then save it as any desired file type.