Paint Roller Mixer

Roller Mixer for Paint Pots for Models and Resins 3DRoller Mixer for Models Paint Pots,  Resins 3D and Jobo can

Description:

The Roller Mixer is an essential and indispensable tool in chemistry or biology laboratories.
I always wanted to own one but the price (around €400 minimum) always discouraged me...
So I had to create one myself.
As for me, a model and model making enthusiast, it will become for you, very quickly I am sure, your essential assistant.

https://youtu.be/ZX4OWyN8Naw

Designed to efficiently mix paint pots, this device guarantees a homogeneous consistency and a uniform application of paint on your models.

Features :

- Working Area: 165mm (Bottle Height) x 195mm Width (5 Drums = 4 Slots of 165mm)
- Rolling motion for uniform paint mixing.
- Universal Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of paint pots, from 10ml to 40ml pots to 1L 3D resin cans…
- Variable Speed: Allows you to adjust the mixing speed according to the viscosity of the paint and the specific needs of the user.
- Robust Design: Self-centering ball bearings and gears allow for minimal friction for long-term use.
- Ease of Use: Simple to use, simply place the paint pot in the holder and start the device.
Benefits:
- Efficient Mixing: Ensures that pigments and solvents are well mixed, avoiding lumps and separations. Mixes 3D resins evenly.
-Time Saving: Reduces the time needed to manually mix paint pots, allowing you to focus more on painting models.
-Place the pots you plan to use at the beginning of the session.
-Professional Results: Ensures even paint application, improving the quality and appearance of finished models.

Applications:

-Ideal for model hobbyists, professional modelers, and artists who use pot paints, makers who need to mix their 3D resins.
-Perfect for mixing acrylic, enamel and other types of paints used in modeling.
-Keeps glitter or metallic paints homogeneous and ready just before application.

Robust Design
- Easy printing without supports (except Drums and Gears)
- Advanced gearbox design using herringbone gears which have many advantages:
Axial force balance: The double helix configuration balances the axial thrust forces, thus reducing wear and improving the efficiency of the bearings and the gears themselves.
-High bearing capacity: Thanks to the high coincidence of the teeth, with at least two teeth engaged at any time, herringbone gears have a high bearing capacity.
-Smooth operation: The meshing process between the teeth is gradual, which allows for smoother operation and reduces vibration.
-Axial force reduction: Due to the opposite direction of the helix angle of the teeth, there is little or no axial force, which is beneficial for the bearings.
-Self-centering: The axial forces generated by each propeller cancel each other out, allowing the gears to automatically align without requiring additional devices to compensate for the axial forces -> frictionless operation.

I developed this product between Christmas and New Year 2023!
I have been using it for 1 year, I had never found the time to compile everything and make a complete technical and photo file so that it would be easy for everyone to assemble.
That's it.

The kit is composed of:

- 1 Zip with 23 Parts in STL format
- Exhaustive list with photo of the components to be supplied (+-25$) on aliexpress or amazon
- An assembly instruction

This design is for personal use only. The publication and resale of files or documentation or the physical product on other sites or to other people is prohibited
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3D printing parameters
All the printed parts has been optimized to be printed on a simple Prusa MK3 (250x210x210) or Bambu (256x256x256)

I used PETG Filament
Full description of printing and assembly parameters provided in the documentation
It will cost 665gr Filament, 217m and 32h30

List of parts to be supplied :
(can be downloaded here : https://rb.gy/wkuqjo )

Essential
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49 x M3x10 Hex Head Screw DIN912 Inox A4 Stainless Steel 316
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC58Y3r

43 x Insert M3
M3 (OD 5MM) Length 4mm 50PCS (M3x4x5mm)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEbKrzJ

80 x O-ring Material NBR (Rubber) OD 21 x CS 2.4mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2dr1nr

17 x Bearings diam 14mm hole 8mm e 4mm Mr148zz 8x14x4mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBsbm5n

1 x Motor Reducer (8.2 $)
JGB37-520 UXCELL DC 12 v 107 rpm Moteur Shaft 6mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFGVIQt

1 x PWM Motor Controller CCM5D (3.6 $)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooy5JbX

1 x Female DC Plug Socket DC-022B DC022B 5.5x2.1mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooxpl53

1 x External WallPlug 12v 1A
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ope7pWV

1 x Bearing Plastic Grease (or by default PTFE, Silicon, White Lithium) XY-2
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFTtEXT

Optional
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Heat Management
Ventilation accessories for safe long-term use
1 x SUNON Maglev MB60101V1-0000-G99 12V 1.44W
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2B4viD

4 x M3 x12 Hex Head Screw DIN912 Inox A4 Stainless Steel 316
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC58Y3r

Rubber Feets
4x Self adhesive Rubber Feet 20x20x8mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onkk4k1

or

4x Rubber Feet screw 15x12x8mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB5NGNL

4x screws M4x16mm
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ok0qpkz

4 x Hexagon flange M4 nuts
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olyfTjF

Paint Mixing Balls
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooq8PO9

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