The file 'Low-cost Plate Shaker 3D Printer Model' is (f3d,xlsx,stl) file type, size is 5.5MB.
We needed an inexpensive and compact plate shaker for our anaerobic chamber. The Crickit Lab Shaker, remixed by DotScott1, was the perfect inspiration!
I modified the original Crickit project to use the same inexpensive electronics as DotScott1's remix, but with a few modifications to fit our needs. The case is changed from three parts to two, with the entire upper part of the case a single print, and with all of the electronics mounted to the top. The bottom case panel now includes places to press-fit neodymium magnets to help prevent the shaker from moving around, and can be screwed firmly into the top case with countersunk machine screws. There's now also a nifty printed 'volume' indicator for the PWM potentiometer. :)
To save space in the incubator, these are all powered off of an Amazon USB charger with right-angle USB connectors. I tested to ensure that the charger would supply up to the 1.2 A stall torque for the DC gearmotor.
Check the included Excel spreadsheet for order links and prices.
Low_Cost_Plate_Shaker.f3d | 5.5MB | |
order_list.xlsx | 9.2KB | |
shaker_base_bearing.stl | 79.2KB | |
shaker_bottom.stl | 195.4KB | |
shaker_idler_linkage.stl | 42.1KB | |
shaker_motor_linkage.stl | 46.6KB | |
shaker_plate_bearing.stl | 87.4KB | |
shaker_tray_chamfered.stl | 31.4KB | |
shaker_upper.stl | 400.5KB |