Modular Dolce Gusto Turntable Dispenser System

Modular Dolce Gusto Capsule Dispenser System on a turntable

A desktop/wallmounted system is also available

A modular dispens system on a turntable with a base unit (2 capsules) expandable to a big dispenser system for desk placement. All units are connectable without glue. The top unit can be provided with a replaceable label. The turntable can be equipped with a printed cross roller bearing. For expansions and accessories scroll further down.

 Components:

Turntable

• turntable with connectors for base units, consisting of a base plate and a top plate. If desired a printable cross roller bearing (consisting of 40 rolls) can be added, recommended for a heavy loaded turntable. 
• Self-adhesive rubber feet (5 pieces, 10mm diameter, 3mm thick), attach to the bottom of the turntable (recommended)

Base System

• base unit (2 capsules) hight 100mm, depth 90mm, width 62mm
• extension unit (4 capsules) multiple expansions possible, h 200mm, d 50mm, w 62mm
• short extension unit (2 capsules) multiple expansions possible, h 100mm, d 50mm, w 62mm (use with printers which can't print 200mm height)
• top plus unit (1 capsule, with changeable labeling) h 100mm, d 50mm, w 62mm. Use top connectors to connect the units or use a mug ring to connect units
• top connector to connect top units togehther
• connector plug to put the units together vertically
• top center cup to cover the center opening

Accessories

• Label for top unit (to put your own text on it use the slicer)
• Mug holder, for use on right side of dispenser base or useful base unit
• Mug ring, for use on a ‘top plus unit’ or ‘useful top’ to hold stacked mugs of a mug holder on a base unit beneath. Be aware that the mug ring must be fitted to the top plus unit before attaching the assembly to an expansion unit!
• Small tub, for use on right side of dispenser base or useful base, usable to hold spoons, sugar etc.
• Bottle stand, for use on right side of dispenser base or useful base, thought for water supply if tap water is not drinkable.

Useful Stuff

• Useful Base unit, to offer spoons or stirrers or something else. Add a SVG icon with the Add-SVG function of prusa slicer if desired
• Useful Mid unit, to offer packed milk or sugar or something else. Add a SVG icon with the Add-SVG function of prusa slicer if desired
• Useful Top unit, to offer stuff and hold a label. Add a SVG icon with the Add-SVG function of prusa slicer if desired

Printing instructions

• for best results do not change the vertical orientation of the parts
• PETG or PLA (all functional tests have been made with PETG printed parts)
• 0.4 nozzle
• 0.2mm Speed
• no supports needed
• 10% infill for the dispenser parts and accessories and useful stuff, 15% for the connectors

Assembling:

• it is essential to assemble the horizontal units first to the turntable, then add the expansions and top units.
• start with the turntable, add the 40 rolls as shown in the picture below if you want an easier turning experience. The turntable is functioning without the bearing, so it is optional.

• click in the top plate to the base plate. Be very careful and make sure that all the rollers stay in place if you assemble the cross roller bearing version. 

• take the desired base units, put 3 connector plugs into the holes on top of each unit.

• add the desired accessory to the right side of the base unit. All accessories are optional

• Insert each base unit (possibly with mounted accessory) one after the other onto the turntable in a counterclockwise direction. As you can see, the useful base unit (blue) has no accessory attached to the right side (just for example)

• now add extension units as desired to each base unit. Possible parts are extension, short extension and useful mid units. Connect expansion units with 3 connector plugs. At the end all columns must have the same height. In the picture below the blue column needs another unit to reach the same height

• put 3 connector plugs into the holes on top of each extension unit
• take the desired top units, add a top connector to the right and left side of the first unit. If the mug ring should be used add it instead of the top connector to the right side.

• attach the top unit to the desired column. Note that the mug ring must be placed over the mug holder.

•  add a top connector to the right side of the next top unit, attach the top unit to the column. Do the same with the next unit (counterclockwise). Add the last top unit to the column.
• add labels to each top unit if desired 

• Add the top center cup into the center opening

• Done it! Fill with capsules and accessories, rotate as desired.