I have created a NEW magnetic version of toothpick dispenser, please have a look: https://makerworld.com/en/models/622630#profileId-546768 This new magnetic version will not replace this model, as this one has it's own appeal and no hardware necessary (compared to the magnetic version which needs magnets, of course 😁)
Update 11.03.2024: Added “Skull" lid. There is an optional profile for printing this lid. @timon1201 did a similar lid and gave me this idea. thanks !
Update 29.12.2023: Added “Pine cone” lid. You can find it in the Optional Lids profile. The lid has fine details, please be sure your printing plate is clean (no finger grease etc.).
The Automatic Toothpick dispenser:
All parts are 3d printed, all in one plate. No AMS needed.
Several Lids to choose from and a clean lid to customize it as you wish. “Voronoi” and “Yoda” lid are found in the model profile. Other optional lids will be added to the “Optional Lids” profile.
Each part easily fit together. Please check the short building video bellow. ( 1min 30sec minutes to build )
works with toothpicks of max 66mm and approx. 2mm diameter (normal toothpicks I've found ). Please shake the dispenser to arrange the toothpicks correctly and parallel. Throw away toothpicks that look too different than normal ones: damaged, askew.
The two arms that hold the big parts together have printed on them L and R, to be sure you set them correctly (left and right).
The 3d printed spring should be inserted like in the video, first on the back with the other end up, then the front.
Second spring is optional (the left one). After some use, it will work smoother, as the parts needs some time to slide easier one on each other. From my experience, the right spring is enough, but feel free to play around.
If some of the toothpicks are thrown, it means some of them are a bit too thin. You can dispense them better by releasing the push pad slower. :)
If at some moment it stops from giving toothpicks, it can happen that the feeding zone is blocked by two toothpicks (usually because some toothpicks are smaller/bigger, damaged, askew etc). It's easily fixed by shaking a bit the whole model and/or press harder on the push part.
The parts are finely designed to work together, so I suppose it's important to have a good filament and calibrated. Please use my tested profile.
You can choose from two different lids (in the main profile, more lids in a separate profile - Optional Lids). The “Yoda” lid is a separate plate as it's using AMS and 2 colors. You can print it without AMS and leave empty space in the lid where letters and Yoda is (don't print the letters and Yoda).
I've added another profile (For Thinner Toothpick - only base part) containing only the base part for cases where your toothpicks are often flying out of the dispenser. This is usually a problem related too thin toothpicks. This part is only the base part which should handle such toothpicks.
Based on the review of eric.joschko (thank you!!), he scaled everything to 108% and everything works perfect for he's toothpicks which i understood they are 68mm length.
Based on review of Sven_fretz (thank you!!): “scaled everything up to 125% and it works fine with my 80mm toothpicks.”
For better spring action and to be sure they keep their power better in time, you can print only the springs with PETG.
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