Affordable Filament Recycling Update: I Screwed Up…

In this video, I'm going to share with you some quick updates on my affordable filament recycling project... You'll see a few steps forward, a few steps back, and, you'll learn a few valuable lessons that I, unfortunately, have had to learn the hard way...

This video is going to be a little different than the others in the series... I've run up against some major setbacks, as you're about to see.

But, my hope is that it will not only be entertaining... but also, that it will help any of you who are looking to DIY recycle 3d prints, by alerting you as to which issues you need to look out for.

It was a frustrating couple of weeks, full of, quite honestly, REALLY stupid mistakes... but if this helps any of you 3D printing enthusiasts build your own DIY recycling rigs with fewer headaches, I guess that's something... right?

Anyways... sit back, relax, and prepare to learn how NOT to build a DIY filament recycling setup.

🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Rebuilding The Shredder
02:08 Putting It All Together
04:08 The Most Triumphant Moment... Followed By The Worst
04:48 Repairing The Motor
05:42 Mounting Everything On The Frame
07:39 A Few Brief Moments of Victory
08:13 Diagnosing the Issue
09:26 My Shaft Is Bent
11:35 Extruding My First Filament
13:24 A Cool Hopper Upgrade
13:54 Next Steps

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[thenextlayer]

Thanks for watching guys. I know, I'm an idiot. Be gentle in the comments.

[zerrano]

It's very respectable that you leave nothing out of your documentation in this journey, showing us both the good and the bad that you're doing, instead of hiding all the mistakes you're making, and only showing us "good" results.

It's really great showcasing all the mistakes in your journey so that others can avoid them. Awesome job!

[fabbrorandomlife]

Not the first time that someone share some mistakes, but it's definitely the first time that i see someone totally screwing up the project as i always do 🤣.
Loved this video and subscribed!

[MichaelTavel]

"Success is a poor teacher." A saying I've had many opportunities to appreciate :D Thanks for sharing your experiences! There is so much more to learn this way.

[clownwreck]

Something you might try: take the inconsistant filament you got from running the 8mm shreds through the extruder, pelletize it, and run the pellets through the extruder. I'd be curious to know what the results of that are. Good luck!

[MakeKasprzak]

Great project! Sharing mistakes is so very welcome! Much respect for your positivity despite what's going on in your backyard. Take care and stay safe!

[pinkpanther]

Thanks for sharing the progress! It's always a pleasure to watch. Stay safe and happy vacation!

[brandonc]

I love your transparency. So refreshing to see it in the Social age! Enjoy your time in the states and safe travels!

[coolcoolercoolest]

Im not interested in making a shredder, but I am interested in being really good at working through setbacks so Im learning a lot. Good video, thanks for posting it.

[TheMim]

Great Progress, it’s always easy to point out mistakes form far away but getting through isn’t as easy! Great job. I’m looking forward to see your progress.

[Yash-cv]

As long as your final video shows none of the pain and all of the glory it will be goood

[greglogan]

Oh wow!! I thought the first oopsie was there was more to come!!! Glad you're ok....just remember we learn by our mistakes - we all make them (are they really mistakes if we didn't know about the risks??)
Anyway, glad you and the family are staying safe with all the war stuff....please stay safe and thank you for the content 😊

[UnAstronomical]

Amazing series! Love your videos! (you can always add more humor) Be safe!!!

[SianaGearz]

Thanks for documenting this. Failures are community science.

[clairephillippi]

Thanks for your update.it is delightful to see your journey

[Drivenapollo]

Very cool update!

Safe travels for you all!

[TheDPrintingGrandad]

Test motor movement and direction is called a bump test in the manufacturing industry and electricians in a factory always work in pairs or teams.

You just demonstrated why.

Most VFDs are defaulted to coast stop, but many also have a breaking function as well.

[MikeKafes]

Wishing you safe travels. And yes, I appreciate the success and the failures.

[falxie_]

i just found this series, looking forward to seeing it finished!!

[makedaevilmage]

Taking care of your family is No1 mate, stay save. I can't even imagine how it must be living in Isreal right now ...