#3 How to EASILY make FREE filament for 3D printer at home

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How to EASILY make FREE filament for 3D printer at home
Hello everyone, I found a very simple and cheap trick to directly print PET bottles with 3d printer. If you also decide to do this project, you wont need to buy 3d filament rest of your life and have free filaments.
Tips & Tricks for Free filament maker:
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If you want to five your filament custom colors, check this video:
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If you are wondering my 3d printed PopCorn machine in the video, here is the link:
• #2 How to make 3d prin...
Arduino code:
github.com/MakersFunDuck/PET-...
Printable files:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:526...
Required parts
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Hot end aluminum block and nozzle:
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www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... end aluminum block and nozzle
100 K 3950 NTC thermistor
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www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... K 3950 NTC thermistor
irlb 8721 Mosfet
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ACCoIN
www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... 8721 Mosfet
Arduino Nano
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www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... Nano
LCD 16x2
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www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... 16x2
Buck Converter
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AfQB2Z
www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... Converter
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - How 3d filament is made
1:19 - Required parts
1:48 - Parts preparations
3:27 - Preparing PET bottles
6:13 - Building electronics
6:31 - First test
9:48 - Print results
10:09 - Making the case, and permanent setup

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@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to check out tips&tricks for this project here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@fernandolagos2587 8 ай бұрын

Hello, Can you help me with the circuit diagram. I have been trying to build it, but im not so sure what the things connected in 8 and 9 of the arduino board are. also, can you do this with an arduino nano?

@makersfunduck 8 ай бұрын

Hi @@fernandolagos2587, certainly you can do this with an arduino nano. just you need to find correct pinout. pin 8 & 9 are for the buttons to adjust the temperature.

@beginnerscryptolog3205 Жыл бұрын

I have been searching for making diy filaments and this was the simplest and most efficient i have seen. It encourages people like mo who has absolutely zero knowledge on electronics or arduino. I might actually give this one a try.

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

looking forward to your results :)

@rsplasteringtheplasterman1128 2 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a printer, and this was interesting. What a cool way to recycle.

@TaiChinhYhocSucKhoeCuaBan 2 жыл бұрын

This is really what i need for my project. Thank you for your guide.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@maryweringa8925 Жыл бұрын

Its impressive that you managed to get printable filament with a seemingly simple set up. I think one of the best things to come from this video is that it is possible to make your own home-brew filament using electronics and mechanical parts which are relatively easy to access. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing what people do with this information :)

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

I also look forward to it :)

@jerbear7952 7 ай бұрын

Isn't that the whole point of the video?

@montenegro3167 Жыл бұрын

This is a great solution to recycling plastic bottles. My misses must get through 8 2lt bottles of water every month and I've been thinking about how I could turn that to my advantage, when it comes to 3D printing, I've seen many videos pop up on here on the subject, but never watched any until now. What an ingenious solution to the problem. Gotta give it a try.

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

glad that you enjoyed it :)

@whdhdi8738 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea!

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@HakkiOgrt Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the files.

@flashlit123 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have had a plastic bottle cutter that I 3D printed for a long time but never got it to work. Heating the bottle over the stove seems to be the trick. I only used a bit of water inside and held it pretty high over the flame being overly cautious but it still didn't take very long. I'm still experimenting to see if it is worth buying the parts to make actual filament but your method looks like the easiest I have seen yet. Subscribed!

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@wathefukk5826 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job, this is just what I needed, do you have an idea maybe on how to make the bottle heating process faster (which you currently do over your stove). For example if you want to prepare quickly 20-30 bottles.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Himm, and interesting requirement, But anything I would recommend would be too risky to try at home, so I dont want to give any advice. Pet bottles are first came with a pre-form plastic shapes (it is as small as a pill bottle, but thick), and bottle manufacturers put them in an oven to a certain temperature for a certain time, and blow pressurized air in a bottle mold with (around 7-10 bar ). I am not hinting you anything though.. it is just a manufacturing method that I am sharing with you ;)

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Also I recommend my tips&tricks video before starting your build. here--> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@rachinc 7 ай бұрын

I wish you went a little more in depth on the electronics part but the rest the video was pretty good. It’s been hard to find videos on KZfaq on this topic that are coherent that actually explain stuff really well like you.

@HergerTheJoyous Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I was diagnosed with cml and I drink high alkaline water because I heard that it helps, but it leaves me with a lot of empty bottles. I have an old Anet a8 that no longer works so I thought about using what still works from it to make something like this. Thanks!

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@HergerTheJoyous Жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck Still printing parts and I have to be careful because if I get cut I can bleed out, side effect of my condition so slow and steady with lots of bandaids wins.

@naterodriguez9829 Жыл бұрын

Braaaa come on I thought it was posible and I also have a broken ender pro3 that I was thinking to modify but this is gonna be the best update that I can to to my printer thank u for ur video 10 out of 10

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

@lawrenceborek2302 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful for the most part, do you have a video of how you set up and wired all the electronics though?

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

I have one for common problems, whicj might help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@tenbartek Жыл бұрын

I like the way of making strips connection as I'm seeing this method for the first time and surely try it out as it seems the best I have seen so far. But the way you shaping bottles seems not the best option and I suggest to search other methods. I personally just start making filament and I shape bottles with simply hair dryer. To make inside pressure I've simply fixed valve of bike stick to the cap so the pressure is provided by bike pump. Works well, quick, safe and controlled - 1minute all process. But I feel that there is other methods even more reliable to achive our needs.

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

I also recommended using warm water instead of ethanol in the next video. However still indeed this method can be improved. But I couldn't figure out any other method which is easier than that. Certainly it works quite fast compared to other methods that I saw on the internet, but you need to manually check it.

@michaeld954 Жыл бұрын

I will be doing this thanx

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Have fun :)

@rachinc 7 ай бұрын

Can you make a video on how to build a DIY filament machine where I could dump in recycled scraps of plastic and it’ll convert it to filament for me

@Shafe3d 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!! it's a very good video. one question, is it ok if i use an arduino uno, the lcd, the thermistor, the hotend and a mosfet?

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @Nico Said, Yes you can use Arduino uno. I released a new video and make sure to watch that one as well if you are interested in some tips & tricks ;) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@kajn3206 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I recommend to try what I saw on cap Put the ventylek on the bike to close And pressurize with a pump it will be 100% Safer

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kajn, I agree that it would be safer, and I even tried using a pump to pressurize the bottles. If you can manage to do it, I think it would be a preferred approach. However it was pretty hard for me to make the same thickness on the bottle. Nowadays I only use water, and it provides much uniform thickness across the bottle.

@beginnerscryptolog3205 Жыл бұрын

But one question thought dont yoi get under extrusion because instead of the extruder pulling a ready made filament which is not that heavy. Now your extrudee has to pull heavier because it has to pull the filament from another hot end? I mean there will bi friction right? And so i imagine the printinh wont be that fast?

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

You might be right, but stock step motor was powerful enough to perform same speed.

@brunojacquet6767 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thank's for this video. Just could you indicate to me what is the R1 resistor in sketch. Is the value of the thermistor ? Thank's

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @Bruno JACQUET. it is 100 kΩ thermistor and resistor is also 100kkΩ ±1%

@HolyPrinceDS 11 ай бұрын

Not sure if mentioned what i did was use a bicycle tubeless stem drilled a hole on top of cap fit it on and screw it tight under cap and then used bike air pump to pump air in bottle. Nothing will come out if it pops.

@rrrubiera Жыл бұрын

Could you show how to put the electronic components together. I have no experience working with electronics or soldering but I think I could use a bread board if I have the steps to follow. Thanks

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Hi, I actually made another video for answering the most common questions for this project. I believe I might have answered your question as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@tigre3droyce771 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking to do this project, but here in Germany we have a 0.25€/deposit fee for every pet bottle. 1kg would cost 12€, energy cost excluded

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Is it true for every bottle? Because In Netherlands, it is only applicable to soft drink bottles. But we dont have it (as far as I know)for vegetable oil bottles for example.

@tigre3droyce771 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck , only for soda and water. Oil bottle not. But with 5€/L sunflower oil...?

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

@@tigre3droyce771 Of course buying sunflower oil just for this purpose would be absurdly expensive lol. But they have a lot more material than soda and water bottles.

@s3rkanAGA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I have a question that do you use full metal throat or throat with the teflon isolation to print the recycled pet filament? Because, AFAIK, the teflon material can not resist up to 270 celcius.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Serkan, I used full metal throat. Also if you are interested, I created tips&tricks video for troubleshooting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@s3rkanAGA 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck thank you. I'll check it too.

@drewrinker2071 Жыл бұрын

It's so much easier and faster to get yourself a couple tire valve stems from a car parts store and drill a hole big enough in the bottle lid for the valve stem to get a good seal, put it back on the bottle and then pressurize the bottle with a bicycle pump and then stick the valve stem still attached and chuck it up in a cordless drill and hold it over your stove.

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

It sounds like a viable solution. thanks for sharing.

@maxwong6371 Жыл бұрын

Is it fine for a stock ender 3 to print at such high tempreature? Because i heard that the ptfe tube won't last long if u do so. So have u run into any of these problem yet because i wanna give it a go

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

you can print with default petg settings as well

@everythingplusultra Жыл бұрын

I've tried drilling 3 holes and slotting the ends of the strips but it gets stuck at the hotblock and pulls apart... is there a certain trick to it ? Smaller holes? Or thinner pointed strip that goes thru the slots ? It broke off 2x so I'm not getting the hang of it .. any tips please ? 🙏

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Indeed there is a trick to it. simply 2 strips needs to pass through together, and basically material which is flowing at the same rate. Once you figure it out, it works flawlessly. You can check the tips and tricks for this below kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html

@levistrnad2965 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried this before but the material doesn't feed. what temperature do you use? i think i need to reshape my heating block because I drilled the hole to deep and it doesn't go through the nozzle.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

it's rather high: 253 degree Celsius. Also keep in mind the PET strap thickness. if you cut mineral water straps 5 mm, then it becomes hollow, and material does not feed. (it should be 7 mins for the mineral water straps as I put in video)

@levistrnad2965 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck when I first tried this project I ran it off of my old 3d printer I salvaged the parts from. it doesn't reach a high enough temp so I could run it off a power supply but all I have besides the 3d printer power supply is a 12v 10A max lab power supply. would that be enough? or should I try to get the 3d printer power supply to work if I do what you did and use a mosfet and Arduino instead of using the 3d printer board?

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

@@levistrnad2965 I have used an old laptop charger and I think 3d printer power supply should be more than enough to power this.

@DRCK-sp2gt Жыл бұрын

should consider placing a small pc fan directly after the nozzle. good work

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

It might be helpful especially for the printers that can withstand higher nozzle temperatures. But with Ender-3, I dont want to go above the specs, and that's why my print speed is a little slow, and filament finds time to cool down naturally.

@DRCK-sp2gt Жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck i was meaning after the first nozzle taking the raw material to 1.75 most setups have a small pc fan after it. but whatever works for you. good build though

@jonnyduster 2 жыл бұрын

could you make a video on the EE side of this project? I have ordered everything but I am struggling putting it together. I also recieved an lcd from a kit, but I don't have that other middle component that you have connected to it.. Is there a workaround? Very new to this. Thanks.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jon, I made a tips & tricks video which answers most of the questions (including electric part.) I think you might consider it helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html Also you can also probably use the LCD that you have. you just need to change variables and define codes. Before starting this project, just search "arduino 16x2 lcd" in google, and try to use it. afterwards you just need to change 3 lines in the filament makers code. Have fun! :)

@gladiatormechs5574 5 ай бұрын

where can i buy the lowest priced PLA PELLETS.?... THANKS FOR ANY HELP

@akshitchauhan7743 Жыл бұрын

@maker's fun duck what are the values of resistor and the two capacitors you used?

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Hi, 10 kΩ ±5% & there are no capacitors. They are buttons.

@jozsefienciu2325 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Can you make a sort video how you join the filament i try few times but everytime broke. Thanks.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @Jozsef Ienciu, I have also failed quite a few times after finding what works, and what does not. But the trick is making 2-3 mm sized holes, and cutting the other strip in a way that it tightly fits (you should be able to fit it with a pliers) . also bending the remaining strip is important, because it welds the strip from both sides. And first holed size should enter the nozzle and 2. the new strip. Please check the video @7:25. Also 3 holes are enough.I dont like uploading repetitive content, but I can do a new video if other people also fails. Please let me know if these tips helps. Take care.

@jozsefienciu2325 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks i will try a few times, but as you see not many people watch this kind of videos, hope many will subscribe.

@GoTVm_ 2 жыл бұрын

How can your seemingly stock Ender 3 reach 270C with a Bowden setup? I was kinda intrigued and wanted to try but I heard you shouldn't go higher than 240C on Bowden.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

I have used Cura Ultimaker slicer software for the temperature settings. You can set specific value in there. Also, fans are working @ 50 percent while printing (default PETG settings), so feeder tubes are not affected. I checked the temp. I am using this setup for a while, and it didn't create any issues for me. If you are worried about that, you can use default PETG settings without any modifications. But I like the surface quality when I print @ 270C.

@GoTVm_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck I knew how to set it up in software, I just wondered how your Bowden didn't break down because, allegedly, it's supposed to at around 240C. I'll read up a bit now, thanks

@Kiever_Sloane 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoTVm_ If he has an all metal hot end then the Bowden is back far enough that it wont be in the hot zone. Or hes jsut playing it fast and loose and hoping for the best. I cant see his hot end but I know set ups like that exist as drop in components for the ender 3.

@GoTVm_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiever_Sloane it looked like the normal red hotend, I don't think it's all metal.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @goTVm & @Marrett Gilfus, After seeing your comments, I checked the hot end temperature levels while recording my latest video. You can watch it with this link as well BTW :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6eWaKp32J69pJ8.html While printing, maximum temperature I saw on the reading was 38 degrees C. which happened during printing initial 3 layers.after the first 3 layers, it never went above 35 degrees. To be sure, I checked it with PLA @240C. Temperature while printing PLA is around 35 degrees during the initial layers, and it drops to 30 degrees. I understand your valid concerns. However, the tube is made out of PTFE, and the glass temperature of the PTFE is around 115C. In my opinion it is quite safe to use this settings. But it is safe to follow 100% fan speed as mentioned did in the video. If you still feel uncomfortable, you can always use default PETG profile of course. it prints fine. Thanks for the lovely discussion.

@Mestrenada Жыл бұрын

Hi, is it possible to use other mosfet to control de hotend? If so, how do I search for one? I want to try this project and the mosfet is the only thing I don't have and searching online looks like buying from china is the only option for me but that will take a while time to arrive :/

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Sure. You only need to get one with the similar specs. or a better one.

@user-kg7yi9oy1p 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use 8x2 LCD? I'm newbie with arduino, will it be hard to change program?

@makersfunduck 7 ай бұрын

Hi, if the LCD has a Hitachi driver, then you can re-use the same code without any modification.

@rachinc 6 ай бұрын

I’ve seen other people try to use this kind of filament in their Ender 3 printers, and they say that the ender 3 doesn’t get hot enough to melt pet plastic. Did you mod your 3D printer? Or what model 3d printer is this?

@makersfunduck 6 ай бұрын

Hi @rachinc, First I did not modify it. However after doing a bit of research, I replaced stock hot end with all metal hotend just to be on the safe side.

@rachinc 6 ай бұрын

@@makersfunduck after seeing this guy say his Creality Ender 3 wasnt hot enough to print PET filament, i told myself that I shouldnt get that 3d printer. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5OUZKqe3NfDf2Q.htmlsi=M0dWYTCw9YpDfp9X&t=310 but it sounds like you made it work, with a different hot end. Swiss?

@SLO_MZ3 2 жыл бұрын

would it be possible to mix colours from different bottles

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed you can do that. orrr watch this video to make any color you want :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6eWaKp32J69pJ8.html

@dylanfelgenhauer3088 Жыл бұрын

Love the video and i got the whole set up together and the LCD is working but i don’t know why the extruder nozzle is not heating up, i have the one red cable connected to the center pin of the mosfet and the other connected to ground. But nothing is happening

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

maybe you did not done the connections properly.

@bettafish541 2 жыл бұрын

Time to make a life size version of The Rock's head out of water bottles

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

Hi !! what is the flow rate you print with the filament??

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, In Cura, I have selected regular PETG profiling, and set the flow rate to %150 for all layers.

@fmacura5698 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , i have every parts and small question : where is a place (on electric circuit ) for thermistor and heater ? Thank you a lot

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, You can check 6:13 in video, or the github page in the description

@ijcarroll Жыл бұрын

Hey, for safety just add a SMALL bit of water (1 tsp.) put it in the freezer with the lid on but not sealed for about 30 min. to 1 hr. immediately tighten the lid as you remove it and put it on the counter to warm up to room temp. Then start heating it. Be safe my friend.

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip :)

@ijcarroll Жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck yes I noticed this phenomenon when i put an empty bottle sealed in my truck on a cold night. I came back to find that the next day it was warm and hard as a rock. just a little heating would pressurize it more.

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

which size is the strip of bottle? and which temperature you have set up the hot end?

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, 5 mm for thick (like cola bottles,) and 7 mm for mineral or other bottles. you can find relevant spacers in the description if you need them. In the code, it is set to 253 C. You can adjust it with the buttons if you need it.

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck i try a pepsi bottle but it melt too fast

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

@@Evilslayer73 then it might be tolerance issue on the sensor. you can try to reduce it significantly, and increase it step by step. then re-upload your code with the optimized temp.

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck i use a w1209 maybe it my problem

@fmacura5698 2 жыл бұрын

hi , what electric parts i will need ?

@fmacura5698 2 жыл бұрын

@Maker's Fun Duck

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, You need an Arduino board, 100 K 3950 NTC thermistor , 12-24V dc heater, irlb 8721 Mosfet. these are essential. For graphical interface, an lcd, and if you would like to use 3d printer's power supply, or an old laptop power supply like I did, a buck converter is necessary. I put all relevant parts under the description.

@fmacura5698 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , me again , i have second problem : in the circuit plan isn't connected power suply whitch's really important , so i don't know where is a place for it. And are every three IRLB 8721's "feets" connected to something ? Can you please upload photo of your functional electric circuit to gythup or prusaprinters under your project ? Thatk you very much . P.S. When you'll send me your post adress i'll send you very big chocolate 😁.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it is already in the description. Check the Github link.

@curtiscrump2115 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m about to build this did you end up finishing

@designlodgeph1604 Жыл бұрын

can i use a touch screen for that and how do i code it

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

you can, but why do you even need a touch screen? once you set it right, it is good to go, and no adjustment is necessary.

@ads3q Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the 1.74 drill bit from, can a 1.5 drill bit also work?

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

I used 1,8 mm drilling bit

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

They are quite common. Take a look at this link for example: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkCdpaT I believe you can find one in one of local hardware stores as well.

@ads3q Жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck Thx! out of curiosity the nozzle you used is 0.4mm right?

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

@@ads3q yep

@ads3q Жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck Thank you! Also, last question, but what do you mean by five mm spacer? Does this mean spacer space between board and cutter?

@3D.Anything Жыл бұрын

Hello maker's Fun Duck thank you for sharing your video I'm 99.9% there but I'm getting a different reading on my lcd right at the start of the video your lcd displays as Maker's Fun Duck ST253.0 ST275.9 My displays as Maker's Fun Duck Sat253.0 ST24.9ish My resister colours are brown black black orange brown over a blue body slightly different but still a 100k resister also after reading in your comments to see if anyone else was having the same problem I read about the hot end wiring to the MOSFET witch has thrown me I'm is wired up as from the hot end both wires to the middle pin of the MOSFET is this correct if you help me please and she'd some light into were I'm going wrong it would be fantastic cheers again

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

what do you see?

@lychee1609 10 ай бұрын

Hey! My name is Chelsea. I'm going to be recreating one of these machines for my senior capstone project. Is there an email I can contact you by? I'd love to know your input. Thank you!

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

another question why the buck converter??

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

buck converter is for arduino board to work. it reduces voltage efficiently to 5 v. otherwise your Arduino board will fry.

@Evilslayer73 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck Ok so you pull the current from the 3d printer power supply or an independant power supply?

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

@@Evilslayer73 in the video, I used an old laptop power supply. however 3d printer power supply is perfectly capable off providing enough power for filament making and 3d printing at the same time.

@sohamjagtap7893 2 жыл бұрын

Plz send link of nozal

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @soham jagtap, I put all necessary parts under the description if you need others as well. And, I am putting the nozzle link for you :) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9iz2o1

@tecnobs3d 2 жыл бұрын

Free ??

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

except electricity of course :)

@sunopakistan6676 Жыл бұрын

How to make low budget printer at home

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

They are pretty low priced I think nowadays. And even the entry segment ones give nice results

@jovanperic4214 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This doesn't look like a process you will be saving money. All this hassle and waisted time just to save $20 for the spool of already made fillament. Not worth!

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is true, however sometimes I still find this more convenient. because I already did cut 2 spoons of bottles one go, I can make also it any color that I want, and I dont need to wait for a few days for a new color. thanks for sharing your opinion. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6eWaKp32J69pJ8.html

@technoideas5835 11 ай бұрын

It's a STRAW Making machine 😅

@makersfunduck 11 ай бұрын

well technically you are not wrong :) filaments are straws

@patrickbodine1300 Жыл бұрын

How do you get a square strip of plastic to go through a round hole consistantly? Sounds like a good way to gun up your printer. Good luck with all that.🙄😏😐

@makersfunduck Жыл бұрын

I made a cutter with spacers and a knife. I also shared spacer 3d files in case you want to print it.

@jimbarchuk 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a pilot light in that stove? You almost became a YT statistic. I don't know if you had any success after that because I shut it off.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it worked like a regular 3d filament. But I have warned you in the video about not trying that in your home :) Just use water for your sake.

@Froxiyahu 2 жыл бұрын

Everything was so good until the alcohol advice, this is so so soooo bad. like super bad... its just a matter of time until you'll make a bomb... dont do that, it isn't worth it.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

you are totally right. thats why I dont recommend it, and told it in the video many times. and I recommend using water instead.

@jonnyduster 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please just upload a picture of your wiring IRL? Your diagram is really misleading. I posted it on reddit and nobody can agree on what going on in it. The power source and buck converter aren't even in it.

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jon, I think I understand your confusion. The software that I used did not have a buck converter, and I assumed it would be straightforward (so it is not in the circuit diagram). The LED in the circuit diagram is the heating element. (where it says 12 V). also upper side of the breadboard rail is 5 volt and it is how arduino is powered. You have countless options to provide 5 volts. What I did was, using a buck convertor from 12V power supply, and adjusting it to 5 volts.also if this is your first project, I recommend you to use a multimeter and verify 5v before connecting it to arduino. that would prevent your arduino from frying. Was this where you stuck? Good luck!

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting good news from you :) Keep me posted on your progress.

@jonnyduster 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck it's coming along. It works but I need a stronger power supply for my heating element then it should get hot enough. Thanks

@jozsefienciu2325 2 жыл бұрын

Hi i see nobody is interested in this

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your idea. If I can find time from other projects, I might actually make a video about your ides :)

@jozsefienciu2325 2 жыл бұрын

@@makersfunduck Thank you

@makersfunduck 2 жыл бұрын

@@jozsefienciu2325 I made a video and tried to show a bit more detailed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrSkpbSCmZi7d2g.html