Single Capsule Maker Filler Thing! With Tamp and Weighing Funnel Pan - Multiple Sizes by SimonSplat

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UPDATED (20180903): Size 1 added. STL File names changed for Size 00. Added a weighing pan with funnel to help with packing the capsules.
Single capsule maker/stuffer/filler originally for Size 00 capsules but a version has been adapted for generic Size 1 capsules.
I use these Size 00 from Amazon.
Single capsules only because if you need a more exact amount then filling singles is about the only way to go. The funnel is there to ease the filling process and the tamp is there to compress things in case you need to fit more in the capsule.
3 parts to this print:
Base - this is the container for the capsule. It has a tiny notch so the capsule can be put in and taken out easily (no vacuum effects).
Funnel - this is the bit where you fill the capsule from and fits on top of the base. Print this at 0.1mm layers to make for a smooth funnel. See below for more instructions.
Tamp - this is to compress the contents of the capsule to fit more in. THIS MAY NEED TO BE SCALED DOWN/UP DEPENDING ON YOUR PRINTER SETTINGS ETC. 95% +/- a percent or two should do it.
Usage Instructions
Once printed get a capsule, separate the cap from the main part.
Take the main part and fit it over the pipe on the underside of the funnel - it should fit over (see pictures).
Put the funnel with the cap onto the base.
Fill funnel with vitamins/supplements.
Tamp down as needed. You may need to do it in a couple of stages...
Use the tamp to keep the filled capsule in the base and separate the funnel from the base by lifting it up the tamp - leaving the filled capsule in the base section.
The base has been designed that you can now press the capsule end over the main part till it clicks and then you can lift your filled capsule out.
Print Instructions
The tamp and base can be printed at 0.2mm. No supports needed.
The funnel should be printed with the funnel part facing the print bed. You shouldn't need supports (set your slicer to print inside perimeter first). Print at 0.1mm as this makes the funnel smoother so the vitamins slide easier. Sand lightly to make this better.
Important the tube part that fits inside the capsule should be printed facing up. YOU MAY NEED TO SET YOUR SLICER TO PRINT SINGLE EXTRUSION PERIMETERS. Simplify3D allows you to do this - I would think most slicers allow this. The tube walls are 0.45mm thick. If you can preview your gcode then do so to make sure this part is printed before wasting any filament!
Have a look at the pictures to see the parts and the usage and how the capsule fits before and after the fitting of the end.
I've not tested this method: Different manufacturers capsule sizes may differ! If you want different sizes for other capsule sizes then try scaling the model accordingly - the outside diameter of the tube here is 7.6mm so get the inner diameter of your capsule and work out the scaling needed (or if there is significant demand I can create some more versions based on the standard dimensions of capsules out there).
Works a treat for prepping supplements - saves me a tonne of time, wastage and mess!
Happy printing!
SimonSplat
p.s. print the weighing pan and sand the floor of it to help with powder slipping off as required.
Update: this is an awesome remix/version that is more compact. Kudos! https://www.thingiverse.com/make:669018