I love my 3D printer, had it about a year and I keep coming up with stuff to print. Turns out I have a lot of bits for my coffee too. Here's a list of stuff I've found or designed and printed: * Funnel for manual grinders * Funnel for with storage bottles * Holder for storage bottles * Distribution tools * Portafilter holder for wall * Tamper holder for wall * Portafilter support for weighing/tamping * Foot for my Feld2 to stop it falling over! * Various other bits Some stuff gets used all the time, other bits probably a waste of time, but the brilliant thing is that they're really cheap to make and relatively quick (compared to buying something and waiting for it to be delivered). [URL=https://i.imgur.com/8Rkijor.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/8Rkijor.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I can see your next project, a split plug for the cable…to press into that hole 😉 [upl-image-preview url=//i.imgur.com/7fYF9yD.png]

@"DavecUK"#p6309 actually that's a good idea!

I agree @"Jordash"#356, 3D printers are very useful. The only coffee related item I’m still using is a dosing ring that locks onto the lugs so you don’t need magnets (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3807340). My original pid was in a 3D printed case too.

My drip tray is 3d printed, though not by myself!

What I want to know is, what do you feed the printer to tell it what to print? A hand drawing, a CAD drawing, what about sizes and dimensions? For example, what was it you fed the printer to make say your portafilter wall holder? I ask this, because I know it isn't as simple as just buying a 3D printer…is it? Which means having one and actually making anything from it, is way above my brain's pay grade.

I got this 3D printed WDT Tool from Etsy. Works great and looks better than needles stuck in a wine cork. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/zfoajMG.png][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/zfoajMG.png[/IMG][/URL]

@"drdre89"#p6602 It does, how much did it set you back?

@"Pompeyexile"#p6601 The general process is: - Create or download a 3D, to scale, CAD model (usual format is .stl) - Run .stl through a slicer program - This converts the 3D model into layer by layer instructions for the printer to follow (known as a gcode) - Load the gcode file into the printer and print it You are right that if you get a 3D printer you should teach yourself how to model. You can not bother, but then you’re limited to only being able to print what others design. The beauty of having a 3D printer is being able to quickly create something custom just for your needs. For example it wouldn’t take long to design a plug for the hole that @"DavecUK"#1 highlighted in @"Jordash"#356 pictures at the start of this thread. Total cost to print would be a few pence (the most common plastic for 3D printing is PLA, which costs around £20 per kg). Doing CAD models for these sort of structural things isn’t as hard as you’d think. I use Openscad, which works by adding together and subtracting shapes. For example, to design the plug for @"Jordash"#356 hole can be as simple as adding together two cylinders (one the size of the hole and one a few mm bigger to act as the cap and stop it being pushed through), and then subtract another cylinder for the wire. It’s a bit more complicated if you want rounded edges, but certainly not impossible.

@"drdre89"#p6602 meanwhile, I'm awaiting delivery of this: B Blesiya Needle Coffee Tamper Distributor Espresso Stirrer Stirring Tool, Made of 304 Stainless Steel - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KTSCV8K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_DYMBTN0DMQDB7BPJ9ABH

Hornbyben…You lost me after the line 'the general process is:' and as for adding this and subtracting that and if you want round edges it's even more complicated, just for a small thing to plug a hole with a cable running through it…How the hell did someone ever manage to print a working gun for chuff sake!!!? I marvel at people like you who are so technically savvy. As for me, maths and sciencey stuff are complete enigmas to me. Even this thing I am communicating to you on now frustrates the hell out of me, because I can see no rhym or reason why it sometimes just stops doing something that it has done without issue for months, and I have to contact one helpdesk or another to sort it out. But, ask me to bake a cake…I'm your man.

Who else uses 3D printed Coffee Accessories?

DavecUK

A bit off topic, but I was amazed by this..

https://www.peri.com/en/business-segments/3d-construction-printing.html

hornbyben

DavecUK it’s definitely a potential disrupter in the construction industry.

House building is one of the few things left that is completely hand built rather than mass produced. 3D printing could make house building much cheaper. Even more exciting is the shapes possible. Curved shapes are much stronger, as corners are weak points. This is likely to become even more important in many parts of the world as climate change causes stronger and more frequent storms.

thusband

BaggaZee @“hornbyben” has some great advice. I went with a Prusa Mini+ for many of those reasons. Learn how to set it up, keep it clean and it should be mostly trouble free. Prusa seems to have very good documentation and support.

Fusion 360 as far as CAD is ideal. There’s a free one for hobbyists but the learning curve is a bit steep. I’m using Tinkercad right now which is free and online.

hornbyben

thusband prusa mini+looks like a great printer

BaggaZee

thusband

Thanks for the recommendation. I see it’s just like coffee kit. I started looking at the Prusa Mini+ and now I’m eyeing up the i3 MK3S, avoiding the XL. 😁

PortafilterProcrastinator

Cuprajake Which ones did you go for Jake? There seem to be a myriad of options at all sorts of prices, but no real way of knowing of there is a difference in the quality of plastic used.

thusband

hornbyben Yeah so far the Mini+ has been flawless. You pay a bit more for Prusa but I think the quality makes up for it. I could probably use a bigger bed as I’ve had to turn the print diagonally a few times to fit but that’s minor.

Cuprajake

Its one off ebay,

Cuprajake

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Espresso-Portafilter-Wall-Mount-58mm-/224447863238?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

FredericM

To add my 5ct: I use a Sigma from BCN3D since a few years now, and design new things with Fusion 360 in the free edition, in case Thingiverse lacks a solution for my needs.

And the guiding ideas from hornbyben resonate with my own experience.

I created e.g. experimental funnels for my grinder and also some household “helpers” and spare parts …

BaggaZee

hornbyben

Brilliant, thanks for taking the time.

I’ll get researching!

thusband

BaggaZee Like the coffee thing you’ll need more stuff. For me it was a heat gun, soldering kit, shelving, etc. It’s all good though.

Msmk0

I have the WDT, its base and a socket-base for it + funnel, Bravo tamper and Bplus disc. All customized to their sizes.

thusband

Msmk0 Nice! Clever idea for the WTD. I might have to copy you on that.

dutchy101

Finally got some prints done. Thanks to @hornbyben for the design details for the WDT and brush holder. Sits beautifully at the back of the Minima.

Will paint it black on the weekend

simonc

dutchy101 that’s genius. I need to work out how to get one of those printed

hornbyben

dutchy101 looks good

thusband

dutchy101 That looks good. Very clever.

Here’s a WDT I just printed. Added some acupuncture needles and it has really made a difference.

hornbyben

simonc if you have access to a printer feel free to drop me an email and I’ll send you the file.

dutchy101

simonc

All hornbyben’s work. Such a clever design

simonc

hornbyben that’s the bit I need to work on! 😀

Also looking at a water chute that lets me fill the tank in place as it’s so hard for me to remove it.

dutchy101

Other one is a dosing cup mod for the Solo to bring the cup up closer to the chute and at a better angle

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