The Recreator 3D : MK6 DIY BOM - Turn PET1 plastic bottles into 3D filament

- IF YOU JUST BOUGHT a PARTS KIT from KB-3D.com → please go to the following download page for the MK6 : Fun Size KB-3D Build Kit : https://www.printables.com/model/1246713-the-recreator-3d-mk6-fun-size-a-kb-3dcom-build-kit If you are here otherwise to DIY and source your own parts - please follow and use the below files and guides… The Recreator3D.com –MK6 : FUN SIZE - Turning PET1 Bottles into Filament with Repurposed 3D Printers We’re not just recycling—we’re recreating . At Recreator3D.com , we’re transforming PET1 plastic bottles into high-quality 3D printing filament using pultrusion technology . But that’s not all—we’re also repurposing old 3D printer parts , like Ender 3 frames, extruders, and motion systems, to build custom pultrusion units . Instead of tossing outdated machines, we’re using them to power the recycling process itself. Want to get started? Recreator3D.com/quickstart is your go-to resource. Whether you're looking for how-tos, community builds, or project history , everything you need is right there. Looking to connect? Join the conversation, share your work, or get support from others working with PET1 pultrusion and recycled 3D printer parts : 📌 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/recreator3d 💬 Discord Server: discord.gg/jwPQqRsv6T We’re giving waste a second life— come be part of it . 🔗 Recreator3D.com – Less Waste. More Prints. MK6: Fun Size — December 24, 2022 The MK6: Fun Size emerged as a more compact and affordable DIY parts kit, designed to reduce the size of the MK5 by 1/3rd and incorporate the MK4 spooler into a smaller frame. This blend of old and new technologies makes it perfect for home filament production while maintaining high performance. The MK6's smaller frame size, combined with a dual-geared single motor and a build volume of 165 x 165 x 180 mm (6.5 x 6.5 x 7 inches), allows users to create high-quality PET#1 filament at home with ease. The smaller format also made the MK6 easy to ship affordably , as well as provided a smaller footprint for 3D printing the parts , making it accessible for hobbyists and makers. This design is ideal for smaller 3D printers like the Ender 3 and Prusa Mini , which can easily print the MK6 parts, further reducing the overall cost for users. LDO played a key role in helping the project gain reach within the RepRap community and provided initial encouragement for the MK6's development toward a potential kit release . Their support helped inspire the drive for making the MK6 smaller and more accessible to a wider audience. The MK6 design was refined with valuable feedback from the Recreator 3D community and beta testing , with Nick Jones contributing to the refinement of the build manual based on his experience with the MK4 spooler design. Key Differences: 1/3rd the size of the MK5: The MK6 is a more compact version of the MK5, reducing the overall footprint. MK4 spooler integration: The MK4 spooler was integrated for reliable spooling performance in a smaller unit. Dual-geared motor: Features a dual-geared single motor for enhanced spooling capability. Smaller build volume: A build volume of 165 x 165 x 180 mm (6.5 x 6.5 x 7 inches) suitable for small printers like the Ender 2 Pro . Easy shipping & small footprint: The smaller format made it more affordable to ship, while also reducing the footprint for 3D printing parts, making it accessible to more users. Compatible with smaller printers: Ender 3 and Prusa Mini can easily print MK6 parts, lowering costs for users. LDO's support: LDO helped expand the MK6's reach within the RepRap community and provided encouragement to develop it into a potential kit. Community-driven development: The MK6's design benefited greatly from feedback and collaboration from the Recreator 3D community , with Nick Jones refining the build manual . Please find the Parts Files Below as well the Written Documents live BUILD video! FRENCH BUILD VIDEO can be found here: and French Operations Video here: Join Our Groups to Stay Up To Date! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recreator3D DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vn2CH72bMq FACEBOOK FRENCH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recreator3dfrance The Recreator 3D's purpose is to Recreate PET#1 recyclable plastic bottles into useable 3D filament. The smallest, most compact, and portable pultrusion unit seen within the community. It's ability to strip, reform, color, and spool all in one continuous pull cycle. This community kit should inspire most households and community team leaders. The Recreator 3D will be 100% free as a community build. I wanted to further adapt PET#1 recycling to be more accessible to every person even easier. With this goal; we'll reshape our future's recycling methods, One bottle at a time! JRT Joshua R. Taylor http://jrt3d.com/ http://recreator3d.com/ http://recycle3d.xyz/