"Dumpster Lock" for Raccoon Engineering Poop Bin
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One of the most requested features I’ve received is a way to securely lock the poop bin in place. Normally, the bin just sits in position and that works fine for most people, but there are a couple of situations where it can become a problem.
Some users have noticed that printer vibration can slowly move the bin out of position. And then there are those of us with raccoons who apparently believe anything that isn’t bolted down is fair game. Either way, the bin can end up somewhere it isn’t supposed to be.
Most of the time, a slightly misplaced bin isn’t a huge issue. The bigger concern is when the gantry comes down during bed leveling. If you’re using one of the larger, form-fitting poop bins, a bin that has shifted out of position can end up underneath the purge ejector. When the gantry lowers, the purge ejector can then come down directly on top of the bin.
To solve this, we created two different locking options so you can choose the setup that works best with your particular bin and printer configuration. Both are designed to keep the bin securely positioned while still making it easy to remove when it’s time to empty it.
It’s a simple upgrade, but it eliminates one more thing you have to worry about moving around during printing or bed leveling—and it helps keep both your poop bin and purge ejector where they belong.
Note we have found that Anycubic "light grey" is a really good match for the printer plastic. We use "texture grey" as an accent color on most our products.
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Build notes. The top mount needs a small screw to assemble the halves. M3x20mm is a good size. On the bottom lock versions, let your build plate cool before removing so you dont deform the part.
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