USB Magnetic Stirrer
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Description
A magnetic stirrer is a desktop helper to mix any liquid solution. This is probably one of the simplest way to make one, as it involves a reduced number of parts that can be reclaimed ones. With brand new parts, this build will cost you under 5€.
BOM :
1x enclosure (printed or DIY)
1x Power Switch 6mm 3P
1x USB-A inlet
1x 60mm fan (12v)
1x 5mm led (optional)
1x 180 ohms resistor (optional)
5x 6x8mm neodymium magnets : 2x for the rotor, 3x for the stir bar (flea)
Or 2x 6x8 neodymium magnets for the rotor + 1x stir bar (20>30mm or +-1")
Build instructions : https://youtu.be/6bDGU4-4F88
Print Settings
Printer:
prusa i3, CoreXY, Tarantula
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2mm layers
Infill:
85% (solid infill)
Post-Printing
Pack the stir bar into packing tape to avoid corrosion.
How I Designed This
The simpler the better
Most of the DIY magnetic stirrers uses a 12v fan powered by a 12v PSU. But they uses a potentiometer to step down the voltage. To be able to vary the voltage can be usefull, but usualy you will power the fan with 3 to 6v. 3v is for a very gentle stirring and 6v is very fast. So what if you power the stirrer with +5v USB power ? Well it's the good idea : except if you do fine chemicals, it works with 80% of the maker's needs and you probably already have USB ports available anywhere. So all you really need is a power switch and a fan.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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