Recyclebot 2
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Recyclebot 2 Basic Data Category: Plastics URL (first publication): http://www.appropedia.org/Recyclebot_v2.3 Keywords: Foil pres, plastic press License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Project status: Active
Technical documentation Maturity of the project: production / DIY
Assembly instructions are published: Yes Bill of materials is published: Yes
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Project management
Open-o-meter: 4 Product category: Home & Garden
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Description
This is a fully automated version of (https://www.appropedia.org/Recyclebot_v2.2 Recyclebot v2.2) with many improved features. Some of the features are:* Type of plastic can be selected from the keypad interface and the controller automatically updates the extrusion temperature for the plastic.* Extrusion temperature can also be feed by the keypad interface for any type of plastic which can be melted and extruded.* LCD interface for better process monitoring.* No extrusion until the extrusion temperature is achieved - automatically controlled by microcontroller, with (manual option).* Low cost power control options using a Triac and MOSFET.
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