GigabotX improvements for pellet extrusion
3D Printer Upgrade (Extruder redesign)
Overview
This open-source redesigned pellet-based extruder for a large-format pellet-based 3D printer is developed to improve the printability of recycled feedstocks within fused granular fabrication (FGF) 3D printing systems. It includes a redesigned extrusion system, modification components, and configurations used to adapt the commercial FGF platform. This new version enables more stable material flow, improved dimensional accuracy, and consistent performance at common speeds. demonstrating the potential of recycled plastic-based materials for large-format additive manufacturing in distributed recycling for additive manufacturing contexts. 1
Pearce, J.M., Romani, A. 2023. ** GigabotX improvements.** Project repository. Available at OSF.io. Link: https://osf.io/gxuqf/
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Licenses:
- Hardware: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
- Software: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
- Documentation: GPL-3.0-Only (More info)
Materials and Tools
- ⚙️ 3D modeling: Fusion 360 (extruder redesign) 2
- 🔩 Slicing and fabrication: PrusaSlicer 3 , Small-format Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer (3D printed components and product applications).
- 📎 Materials: PETG, ASA, PC, and PC-ABS tested for the 3D printer parts, PETG and ASA recommended.
- 🔩 Additional off-the-shelf: to be added to the product for the intended use (Please refer to the documentation in the repository).
Fusion 360. Available at: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
PrusaSlicer. Available at: https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
Publications
Alessia Romani, Marinella Levi, Joshua M. Pearce*
Sustainable Materials and Technologies, vol. 38(e00730), 2023 Dec