Stackable Can Dispenser, Multiple Sizes

July 20, 2024
Description
There are a few can dispensers already on MakerWorld but I couldn't find any I liked. Here's what makes this model different:
- One row of cans prints on one plate, including the stacked version. The other models I found all required multiple plates.
- This print is approximately 2 hours shorter in print time than most of the other models I've found.
- This model uses less filament
- Assembly is very quick and simple with larger, stronger parts to help prevent breaking while assembling
- This model has an A1 Mini profile. Unfortunately the Mini profile requires two plates for printing but I wanted to include a version for Mini owners
- Finally, I wanted a model that was just one separate row of cans per level. Other models drop cans down to the lower levels as you pull cans out. This means that no matter how high you stack the dispenser you can only store one type of can in it thus eliminating useful vertical space. This model is designed so each row is separate. You can stack multiple rows and each row can be a different or the same kind of can, whichever you prefer.
PRINTING NOTES
- Make sure to clean your print bed before printing this. It uses most of the print bed and I've noticed that large prints taking up most of the print bed tend to have their corners lift off the bed. A note about cleaning the bed: I used to just use isopropyl alcohol but I still had issues with large prints warping at the corners. I started washing my plate in warm water with dish soap and sponge. I've had zero problems since.
- I've slowed down the first layer to ensure proper bed adhesion. It makes the print time slightly longer but the model has some geometry that isn't bed adhesion friendly. You can certainly turn it back to normal but I'd advise against it.
- I'd also recommend increasing your print bed temp by 5˚. The increased temperature further helps with bed adhesion.
ASSEMBLY NOTES
- The joint fits are very tight but the parts are fairly robust to prevent breaking during assembly. I did this intentionally so the model wouldn't require glue. This also means a light tap from a hammer (or other hard object) may be necessary for the parts to fully press together. The tolerances I used worked well for my stock P1S that has absolutely no tuning and across several different filament brands.
- The crossbars that go between the two sides only fit one way. They are sloped like the base of the dispenser. Make sure the thicker side goes towards the back of the dispenser. They print with the top of the crossbar facing down which means the bottom of the bar (the side facing up when finished printing) has an ugly stair-stepped look to it. The thickest side is the one with the last “step” on that stair-stepped look.
- A few users have found their fridge or the shelves in the fridge aren't level. I've added a profile called Increased Angle Supports. You just install one on each side in at the very back. This lifts the back of the model up and helps the cans roll to the front better.
DIMENSIONS/SPECS
- 12 oz Can Dispenser. Holds 7 cans. 18 7/8" (478mm) long x 5 5/8" (140mm) wide. A single row is about 3" (76mm) tall. Every row stacked after the first row adds 3.5" (89mm) of height. So 3 stacked rows is approximately 10" tall (3+3.5+3.5).
- 330ml EU Cans. Holds 7 cans. 478mm long x 133mm wide. A single row is about 76mm tall. Every row stacked after the first row adds 89mm of height. So 3 stacked rows is approximately 254mm tall (76+89+89)
- 330ml EU Cans - 58 x 146. This is for EU 330ml cans that measure 58mm in diameter by 146mm tall. This fits 6 cans. The dispenser measure 164mm wide and 360mm long. Stacks just like the other EU dispenser.
- 16 oz Pint dispenser. Holds 7 cans. Please note, I don't have any of these to reference so the dimensions were pulled from the internet. If you print this please let me know if there are issues. 18 7/8" (478mm) long x 6 7/8" (175mm) wide. A single row is about 3" (76mm) tall. Every row stacked after the first row is adds 3.5" (89mm) of height. So 3 stacked rows is approximately 10" tall (3+3.5+3.5).
- 4 can 12 oz Dispenser. For standard 12 oz cans but shorter to fit in a mini fridge. 10 ¾" (273mm) long x 5 5/8" (140mm) wide. Height is the same as the standard 12 oz dispenser above.
- 6 can 12 oz Dispenser. For standard 12 oz cans but only holding 6 cans. 16 1/8" (410mm) long x 5 5/8" (140mm) wide. Height is the same as the standard 12 oz dispenser above.
- 12 oz Coors Cans. For 12 oz cans that measure 5.25" (133.3mm) tall. Still fits 7. 18 7/8" (478mm) long x 6" (152mm) wide. Height is the same as the standard 12 oz dispenser above.
- 4 can 12 oz Coors Cans. For 12 oz cans that measure 5.25" (133.3mm) tall. 10 ¾ " (273mm) long x 6" (152mm) wide. Height is the same as the standard 12 oz dispenser above
- 4 can 330ml EU Dispenser. 273mm long x 133mm wide. Height is the same as the standard 330ml dispenser above
- 250ml Can Dispenser. This is designed for the slim Red Bull Cans but will fit most cans 134mm in height. 10 ¾ " (273mm) long x 6" (152mm) wide. Height is the same as the standard 12 oz dispenser above
- 4 Can 375ml Aussies Cans. 273mm long x 148mm wide. This is designed for cans 130mm in height. I've been told this is the standard size of cans made in Australia.
- 6 and 4 Soup Can Dispensers: These are designed for the standard 15oz or 425g “soup” cans. The cans measure about 113 mm tall and 75mm wide. Both the 4 and 6 can versions are 131mm wide and each row is approximately 135mm tall. The 6 can version is 462mm deep and the 4 can version is 308mm deep.
- White Claw Dispenser: These are designed for the White Claw style cans which are 157mm tall and 57mm wide. The standard version will fit 7 cans the mini will fit 5.
If anyone has specific requests for certain can sizes let me know and I'll work to add them. I've also added the parametric Fusion360 files for anyone who wants to make their own custom version. All I ask is that you please don't post any remixes of the versions you create. Finally, I'm open to feedback. If you have any issues or suggestions with the model or print profiles please let me know! Otherwise, enjoy!