Bambu lab waste funnel

Introduction

This solution is a real Columbus egg, for those who do not know the explanation, here it is

Egg of Columbus - Wikipedia

• This will make you know when the reservoir is full of waste, by dropping out;
• it has an embedded and calibrated way to support a certain weight (about 2 Kg of poop)
  •  but can be increased or decreased, depending on the number of magnets;
• You don't have to pick up the wastes (poop's) from the floor, it will be ready to recycle in a bag;
• no changes to the printer;
• works on P1 series and X1 series
• Super lightweight and easy to implement.
• And last but not least, it reduces the fan noise coming from the escape gate of the flushing waste, and it is noticeable. 

Surely you will ask, how is this all possible? It must be something very complex!? No, it's not.

The curious thing is, it seems that no one has done so yet. But now that the solution has been shown, it seems simple and obvious. And that's why I mentioned the famous “Columbus egg”.

Material

• Basic PLA  or Matte PLA for the main body, for great results you can use PLA-CF (PLA with Carbon fibers), you will not see layer lines and the part will be a little stronger.
• PETG for the O-ring
• 4x neodymium magnets of 10x3mm (Amazon associate link)

Assembly instructions

Open the bag fully, insert the opening of the bag on the retaining ring, then insert the bag and the retaining ring on the circular part of the funnel. The retaining ring should fix the bag.

Glue the magnets (I think they will not fall, but just to be on the safe side

Insert the garbage bag on the round part of the funnel. Verify that it is open.

Insert the retaining ring.

Then all you have to do is to put it on the machine, be sure to align with the lip with the escape hole of the machine.

Note: A user suggested a rubber band… if it is strong enough, and the bag does not slip, it can be an option.

The bag insufflate when the printer is working, with the bonus of the substantial reduction in noise on closed printers.

As you understand, I am not responsible for any damage or material loss that may arise from printing this project.

Change log

• (02-10-2023) - Added a version for 8x3 magnets
• (02-10-2023) - Added a version with a top hole, asked for some (truly I don't get it)… 
  • Available with magnets of 10x3 and 8x3 mm
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