Making that Bullet Collator

[TylerR]

Hi,
If you have Ammomike83's bullet collator SCAD file, use openSCAD (a public domain CAD program) to modify the actual CAD, then you make a new STL. I've never had any luck in editing/modifying an STL other than setting it up for printing in Cura.
Ed

That SCAD file is pure genius, just for the record.

[Pro2A4life]

I would be happy to cover the cost of shipping and give your original feeder a new home.

Let me know how we can go about doing that.

[TylerR]

I would be happy to cover the cost of shipping and give your original feeder a new home.

Let me know how we can go about doing that.

PM Sent.

[gnafin]

Wow, i am lost on that openSCAD to put a hex hole in the center.

[TylerR]

Hi,
If you have Ammomike83's bullet collator SCAD file, use openSCAD (a public domain CAD program) to modify the actual CAD, then you make a new STL. I've never had any luck in editing/modifying an STL other than setting it up for printing in Cura.
Ed

This should give you what you need. includes the protruding hex. You will need to play with the numbers to get correct diameter and such.

module collator_plate(){

difference(){
//plate
union() {cylinder(d=collator_plate_d,h=collator_plate_h, center=true) ;
cylinder(d=shaft_hole+8,collator_plate_h+10, center=true, $fn=6);
}

translate([0, 10, collator_plate_h/2 -0.99 ]) rotate([0, 0, 0]) letter(description,4,1);
translate([0, -10, collator_plate_h/2 -0.99 ]) rotate([0, 0, 180]) letter(description,4,1);

center_hole(shaft_hole);
//center_slot();

//bullet holes caliber
for(z=[0:360/round(360/bullet_caliber/2):359]){
bullet_slot(z+15);
}
}
}

module center_hole(d){
//cylinder(d=d,h=collator_plate_h*2, center=true);
cylinder(d=d,h=collator_plate_h*2, center=true,$fn=6); //HEX
}

[gnafin]

thanks!!!

[TylerR]

I would be happy to cover the cost of shipping and give your original feeder a new home.

Let me know how we can go about doing that.

I will get that package out to you tuesday. Don't worry about the shipping.

[Ruebarb]

looks good, i was think to go with this HEX head thing. but then i would have to edit the hole on the plate.
Attachment 262599

Here is another option/s for extending the shaft of the motor

[Pro2A4life]

Wow! Super Cool! Thank you very much

[gnafin]

that was good, thanks.

[gnafin]

what case did you use for the speed controller?

[Ruebarb]

what case did you use for the speed controller?

I've used these

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[TylerR]

what case did you use for the speed controller?

I designed a very basic electronics box to put everything in. I notice that both the speed controller and photo switch I used are either out of stock or can still be ordered but really long delivery times from China.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[TylerR]

For anyone interested.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...vV?usp=sharing

[RedlegEd]

For anyone interested.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qt7...ew?usp=sharing

Hi Tyler,
Link is blocked for permission.
Ed

[TylerR]

Hi Tyler,
Link is blocked for permission.
Ed

Thanks Ed. Can you try it now?

[Daveco]

TylerR
I just tried it, and it worked for me. Thanks!

[RedlegEd]

Hi Tyler,
Link is blocked for permission.
Ed

TylerR
I just tried it, and it worked for me. Thanks!

Hi Tyler,
As Davco reported, it's working now.
Ed

[TylerR]

Hi Tyler,
As Davco reported, it's working now.
Ed

Excellent. I will most likely publish a bunch of the source files at some point so designers can make their own changes. If anyone has any recommendations on changes I am open to suggestions. Here is a list parts I used for electronics that fit the box. Unfortunately some of it is unavailable right now.

I used old USB wire to create the sensor/led to drop tube wire. There is definitely some soldering involved.

Photoswitch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Speed Controller
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Additional female 12v DC barrel plugs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4 wire jst connector for photo sensor and led to drop tube wire
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Additional photo sensors if you need them
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Crimp connectors for switch if you don't want to direct solder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

XT30 connector for motor
https://www.amazon.com/OliYin-Connec...ct_top?ie=UTF8

[TylerR]

I updated the download to add the mount I used. It is designed to go on a 1" vertical post. Also added some more pictures.

And just updated again..... last time for now.