Jam Jar Candy Dispenser (Twist off / Lug Jar)

Candy Dispenser that uses a 4 lug jam jar.  Assembles easily, no glue.  All pieces snap together.  A 40mm piece of 3D printer filament used for the candy door hinge.  

Please check Jam Jar fitment before printing.  I included a print profile for a jam jar fitment test.  

Assembly instructions are included below.   

Works great with M&Ms and Skittles.  Should work with other similar sized candy.   Dispenses about 7 pieces of Candy with each turn.  For users that want to use larger candy, a larger capacity candy drum can be swap in.   Separate print profile has been uploaded for the larger candy drum.  

Updates:

• Optional Stand for V2 Candy Dispenser. Raises the Candy dispenser by 55mm.   ONLY WORKS with V2 version of the Candy Dispenser.  This replaces the bottom decorative cap on the V2 Candy Dispenser.  This will NOT work with the V1 Version of the Candy Dispenser.  
  Print Profile can be found on my Mason Jar Candy Dispenser:

  Link: Optional Stand for V2 Candy Dispenser  

• Version 2 : Created new version with separate top and bottom caps.   Allows you to have the 2 tone look without needing an AMS or Dual Extruder 3D Printer.  Print times are significantly faster for this version versus the original 2 color model. 
• Included Print Profile for Jar Fitment Test.  Test fit your jar before printing entire model.
• Version 1.2 : Update Jar Fitment
• Version 1.0 : Initial release of  2 color and 1 color Candy Dispenser. 

Print Instructions:

3 Different Models.  

• V2 : Separate Caps for 2 Color Model (No AMS)
  • 3 Plates
    • Body
    • Moving Parts
    • Top / Bottom Caps that came be printed in different colors.  

  • Fastest Print time for multicolor looking Model

     

• V1.1 - Single Color Model

  • 2 Plates

    • Single Color Body
    • Moving Parts

     

• V1.1 - Two color Model (requires an AMS or dual extruder 3D printer)  
  • 2 Plates
    • 2 Color Body
    • Moving Parts
  • Print Times may be longer then listed.  
    • 8.7  Hour print time is based on Bambu Labs X2D (Dual Nozzle 3D printer)
    • Using a Single Nozzle 3D printer with AMS will take significantly longer  

Assembly Instructions: 

1. Print out all pieces and cut a piece of 3D Printer Filament for the door hinge.

A piece of of 3D printer Filament is needed for the candy door hinge. 
Cut a 40mm piece from your roll of filament

2. For V2 version with Top & Bottom caps.  Firmly push caps onto top and bottom until firmly seated.  
Skip this step for older V1 version.

3. Insert candy drum into body of the dispenser.  Make sure the slot for the knob faces out.  

4. Snap in circle face cover

5. Line up knob with candy drum slot.  Insert knob and press firmly until it is fully seated.  You may need to squeeze candy drum into the knob to get it to fully seat.  

6. Line up door with opening.   Candy Door hinge uses a piece 3D printer filament.   Insert piece of 3D printer filament into holes.  Trim excess filament with wire cutters.  About 40mm of filament is needed.  

7. Attach jar.  

Jars 

Pictured jars are 4 Lug Trader Joe's apple sauce jars (24oz) and  jam jars (~9oz). 

Both Jar openings are about the same.  

Jar opening measurements:

• 66mm diameter without the threads
• 68.5mm diameter with threads
• 59.5mm inner diameter 

Notes:

If the filament hinge feels like it'll slide out of the door, you can put a few kinks in the filament before sliding it in.   This will tighten up the fit.  Some users will melt the ends of the filament to prevent the hinge from sliding out.  

Check out my Mason Jar Version:

Link: Mason Jar Candy Dispenser