8-Slot Beverage Dispenser

8-Slot Beverage Dispenser

🥤High Capacity Organizer 🥤

This is an 8-slot expansion of my original dispenser design,  requested by the community to hold a larger variety of drink mixes in one footprint.

Original 4 Slot Dispenser

Large Packet 4 Slot Dispenser

***For commercial licensing inquiries regarding the physical sale of these designs, 

please message me directly for details on our available licensing tiers.***

The V2 Update: Design Refinements 🛠️

I’ve made several changes to V2 to try and improve how the packets cycle. While 3D printing has its limitations with lightweight, flexible items like drink sleeves, these tweaks were made to address common snag points:

• Raised Interior Ledge: The floor was moved up to better align with the finger arches. This helps the packets sit more naturally at the opening.
• Modified Finger Arches: I increased the clearance around the grab area so your fingers have more room to reach in without hitting the frame.
• Reduced Friction: The internal geometry was adjusted to help packets slide forward, though results can vary depending on the brand and how "puffy" the packet is.

What to Expect & Tips for Use 💡

To be clear: this design isn't perfect for every single brand or user. 3D-printed gravity feeds can be finicky.

• Loading Matters: This works best if you take a second to lay the packets in flat and straight. If they are bunched up or tangled, they likely won't drop on their own.
• Brand Compatibility: Thinner sleeves (like typical lemonade or iced tea) usually move better than bulky or textured packets.
• The "Manual Assist": Occasionally, you might need to give the unit a tiny shake or manually adjust a packet to get the cycle started again.

Print Settings (Bambu Lab) 🖨️

• Ironing (Modifier Cube): I have added a Modifier Cube specifically for the internal ramp. This is set to "Top Ironing" to create a smoother surface, which helps the packets slide forward more easily.
• Supports: None. Designed to bridge across the windows and arches.
• Walls: 3 loops recommended for the vertical dividers.
• Plate: Textured PEI looks great on the base.
• Infill: 15% (Grid or Gyroid).

I’ve done my best to make this as functional as possible within the limits of FDM printing. If you have specific feedback on a brand that just won't fit, feel free to let me know in the comments!

Designed by Sawyer Specialty Solutions Group. 

Don't forget to post your makes!