Completed project shown. Hardware and tools are sourced separately.
Digital DIY project · Print waste to filament
2,827 Kickstarter backers ↗Build a compact single-screw extruder for clean, dry shredded print waste or pellets. Print the structure, source the hardware and learn to tune your own filament.
$59.00 USD
STL files + build guides. You print and assemble it.
Digital download only. Filament, hardware and tools are not included.
A digital build pack with STL files, assembly tutorials, a component list, wiring guidance and operating notes.
In the download ↓Is this your next project?
ExtrudeX is an extrusion project. You prepare the feedstock separately, keep each batch to one polymer, dry it and adjust heat, feed rate, pulling and cooling. The guide helps you work toward consistent output.
ExtrudeX / A closer look
The sourced single-screw barrel and two band heaters handle extrusion. Your printed frame brings the motor, controls, cooling and puller together around them.
ExtrudeX / A closer look
The controlled puller and cooling path let you adjust output. Use the diameter gauge as you tune—change one setting at a time and give the process time to settle.
ExtrudeX / A closer look
Use clean, dry shredded waste, matching pellets or a blend. Keep different polymers separate; feedstock preparation is a key part of making usable filament.
In the download
Both licenses include the project files and build guidance. Choose Commercial when you want permission to sell the physical products you make.
The printable machine parts, plus filament-winder STL files supplied in the package.
Assembly manual and video walkthrough for the machine.
Electrical wiring diagrams for the specified component setup.
BOM with specifications and supplier links for the non-printed hardware.
Orientation advice, material preparation and diameter-tuning guidance.
Email help with sourcing, printing, assembly and operation.
Build requirements
No physical kit is shipped.
Prepare clean, consistently sized feedstock. One polymer per batch.
Let the barrel temperature stabilise, then begin feeding at low speed.
Tune the strand, check diameter and collect or wind the output.
Components
Use the component specifications in your download to choose compatible hardware. Check the exact variant, delivered price and availability before ordering.
Single-screw extruder with 16 mm screw diameter and 280 mm screw length. Match the mounting dimensions, nozzle and two-heater arrangement.
12 V worm-gear drive motor, puller motor, speed controllers, coupling and bearings.
REX-C100 SSR-output controller, matching SSR, thermocouple and the specified band heaters.
Specified 12 V supply, cooling fan, wiring, connectors, gauge, fasteners and wooden isolation base.
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Digital project · selected license
$59.00 USDPersonal useFilament for your build
Guide estimate: 0.84 kg for printed parts at 2 walls / 15% infill. Your slicer settings, supports and reprints change the total.Hardware you source
Bought separatelyMatch the auger, barrel, heater and mounting specifications before buying. The lowest listing price is only useful when the exact variant fits.The product price buys the digital project and selected license. Your build cost also depends on filament, hardware, shipping and local taxes.
Choose your license
The same project, with the rights that fit your plans.
Build for your own use.
Build and sell physical products under the supplied agreement.
Neither license allows selling, sharing or redistributing the digital files. Commercial use follows the supplied license agreement.
Before you start
No. Prepare the waste with a separate shredder or grinder before loading it. The machine performs extrusion, cooling and pulling.
Keep each batch to one polymer. The guide allows colours of the same material to be mixed; mixing different polymers can cause clogs and weak, inconsistent filament.
The operating guide supports clean, dry scrap, pellets or a blend of matching material. The condition and consistency of the feedstock affect the result.
There is no built-in take-up reel. The package includes filament-winder STL files, or you can use a separate compatible winding setup.
Supplier prices and shipping change, so the digital license price is shown separately. Use the BOM specifications and check the delivered prices of the parts you choose.
This build has a hot barrel, motor-driven auger and electrical wiring. Keep hands clear of moving parts, follow the operating guide, provide appropriate ventilation and do not leave it running unattended.
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