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Replistruder v2.5 Syringe Pump Extruder
This is an updated version of the Replistruder with various fixes.
3D printer parts and enhancements
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Description
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This is a 3D printable syringe pump extruder for modifying a 3D printer to work with fluids, gels, or other "softer" materials.
See this article for an example of a published method involving this extruder:
http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/1/9/e1500758
The assembly process is the same as for the Replistruder V2 - please see this youtube account for access to those videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwYrE9pROR0kinbDDSCFWg
Instructions on using this:
1. Print it, get the parts mentioned in the youtube videos - screws, syringe, etc.
2. Assemble it.
3. Mount it in place of the plastic extruder on your 3D printer of choice (see the youtube account)
4. Modify settings (see youtube account)
5. PRINT GELS!
Materials and methods
PLA, ABS, & PET work great for this. Print at a high infill % to make it as stiff as possible.
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