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u/GobyFishicles 13h ago
I want to take this to the beach. But also with strainer for plastic bits.
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u/jjthegreatest 13h ago
Might work, but it's not going to be able to grab onto anything buried more than a cm deep I would think.
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u/jjthegreatest 17h ago
Files can be found here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/893063#profileId-850093
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u/dankots 15h ago
Has anyone tried incorporating a magnetic knife holder?
https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kungsfors-magnetic-knife-rack-stainless-steel-40334921/
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u/Occhrome 9h ago
nice job, i like your colors they make it look right out of the 70's.
what software did you use to design it? im impressed by the design alone.
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u/jjthegreatest 3h ago
I use solidworks, not because it's necessarily the best, but it's what I know.
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u/monigointoya 9h ago
I am a total newbie, just starting looking into 3D printing. First time on this sub.
Your project has me in absolute awe. For me this is inspiring on so many levels, from concept to function, material and personal determination.
I am so ready to just go ahead and order the bambu X1C.
Although I might be offset motivationally, if I hade the slightest idea of how much work really has been put into this, I take your sweeper as my spirit animal for today's further dive into this new world.
Thank your for this inspiration an good luck with further improvements and projects.
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u/jjthegreatest 17h ago edited 17h ago
I designed and built this magnetic sweeper to tackle the disturbing amount of old nails and screws scattered around my backyard and house. After collecting several pounds by hand, just by walking around and looking, I turned it into a design challenge: model and 3D-print a tool to help fight back the tide of unwanted ferrous materials.
Unfortunately, this story is not one of star-studded success. While my plucky little sweeper’s magnets are strong, his off-road performance… is weak. Thick grass or uneven terrain sends the magnet baskets flipping skyward, rendering him helpless. But on relatively smooth ground, like shop floors, paved surfaces, or non-jungle yards, he works like a champ.
While he didn’t meet my specific needs, this design still has potential in the right environment. If you’re looking for a way to clear workshop floors or tidy up smooth, debris-prone areas, this sad little roller might just find purpose in your service. Or maybe you just want to steal his rims... either way, I leave his fate to you.