openBulletFeeder - DIY bullet feeder

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Hello and welcome to the openBulletFeeder (OBF) project!

Please read the thing instructions below!

HELP can be found here! Thanks to my friends from castboolits and gunloads.com

Bullet feeder:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?354324-Making-that-Bullet-Collator

Printing stuff:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?356551-Anet-A8-printer-Making-it-print-the-Bullet-collator

SAMPLE CONFIGURATION FOR 9MM LUGER

bf_v2_base_WH120_xxxxxxx depending on the motor you want to use
bf_v2_collator_plate_9mmLuger.stl
bf_v2_adj_turning_plate_double_slide.stl
bf_v2_flipper_v2.stl
bf_v2_drop_tube_light_barrier_10mm.stl

or
bf_v2_drop_tube_switch_small_10mm.stl

or
bf_v2_drop_tube_switch_big_10mm.stl

COLLATOR PLATE GENERATOR

You need a certain caliber? No problem! Use the “collator plate generator”, or send me a PM with the bullet dimensions!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLLATOR PLATE GENERATOR

download openSCAD (http://www.openscad.org/downloads.html)
download collator plate generator (https://www.thingiverse.com/download:5320802)
open generator with openSCAD
modify options
press F5 for preview
press F6 to render
FILE / EXPORT / STL EXPORT
save your STL file
print
reload
shoot

Nose down conversion also available.

The dimensions for the base plate are:

174.0 x 158.0 x 120.0 mm (6.85 x 6.22 x 4.72 inches)

Supported motors

ET-ZGMP38 (MBF)
IGARASHI 33G-312 12v
JGY370
60KTYZ
UXCELL centric 31mm
UXCELL offcentric 31mm
CHANCS TYC-50

Additional/needed parts

Motor: https://www.doublealpha.biz/de/mr-bulletfeeder-motor
Controller (optional): https://www.amazon.com/uniquegoods-1803BKW-Controller-Adjustable-Driver/dp/B00RYKR83Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522331782&sr=8-3&keywords=12v+controller
Springs: https://www.doublealpha.biz/mrbulletfeeder-output-spring-and-extension-adaptor „Two sizes are available. The Small (10mm inner diameter) matches the springs used with the rifle caliber machines and the large size (12mm inner diameter) as shipped with the pistol calibers.”
Light barrier controller:

— https://www.conrad.de/de/kemo-lichtschranke-b045-bausatz-191413.html

— https://www.amazon.com/GEREE-Control-Switch-Photoresistor-Photosensitive/dp/B01FXFMQRQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1522331951&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=GEREE+DC+12V+Light+Control+Switch+The+Photoresistor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXFMQRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
12V LEDs: https://www.amazon.com/LAOMAO-Bulbs-White-Pre-Wired-Parties/dp/B00H98OS2W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522331838&sr=8-3&keywords=12v+white+LED
Switch (big): Mouser 540-E22-85HX (Operating Force: 0.01 N !!)

A lot of very useful 3D printable parts for the bullet feeder. I really appreciate it! Thank you all!
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3207921 (tom_penn)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2772454 (tekhobbycap)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2817780 (gerry)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2832323 (hunkas)
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/0q44g0hYK2o (Dillon Super 1050 mount by wjbirm)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3002958 (manual collator drive)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3139972 (JimboRR)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3353972 (Dillon Case Feeder mount by yamadog)

UPDATES

UPDATE 2018/10/23

added CHANCS TYC-50 motor

UPDATE 2018/09/08

cleaned up collator generator scad file

UPDATE 2018/06/04

added Dillon Super 1050 mount from wjbirm to “thing details”

UPDATE 2018/05/27

added Uxcell 31mm offcentric version

UPDATE 2018/05/23

added new higher spring housings (bf_v2_spring_housing_small_v2.stl, bf_v2_spring_housing_large_v2.stl)

UPDATE 2018/05/11

added screw-on drop hole plug for second hole (nose down usage)

UPDATE 2018/05/04

rerendered all drop tubes to a higher resolution
added clamp function to all drop tubes
decreased bullet window size
added a 7.5mm version
added drop tube adapters for Hornady and RCBS dies

UPDATE 2018/05/01

added UXCELL 31mm base plate

UPDATE 2018/04/30

added hornady feeder die adapter for drop tubes

UPDATE 2018/04/26

added ATP nose down split v4

UPDATE 2018/04/25

added dillon rod mount for 120mm wall height
added new spring housing designs

UPDATE 2018/04/24

added two pictures how to attach the spring to the housing

UPDATE 2018/04/14

added LED light barrier spring coupler for large and small spring (with clamp fix)
REMOVED 90mm wall height version
redesigned drop hole

UPDATE 2018/04/11

added new high resolution bases
added new large spring housings 11-13 mm ID with clamp holes
added new small spring housings 6-10 mm ID with clamp holes

UPDATE 2018/04/04

uploaded a .50 collator plate

UPDATE 2018/03/30

added drop tube (normal switch, big switch and light barrier) 10 mm ID for RCBS feed tip

UPDATE 2018/03/27

added clamp option to new large spring housing

UPDATE 2018/03/26

added new spring housing for large spring without cone head (thanks, mark!)
added two new ATPs for bigger calibers (normal version and double slide version)

UPDATE 2018/03/24

added big switch drop tube in 7 and 8 mm ID
added double slide ATP

UPDATE 2018/03/21

added solid spring housing for self milling/drilling

UPDATE 2018/03/20

added a new base plate with 120 mm wall height. All parts are compatible, except the mounts. There are new ones available. Parts related to the 120 mm wall height base plate are marked as WH120.
added 6 different spring housings (10-15 mm) for different types of springs or PETG/copper tubes
added some pictures of the “bolt mount”
changed counterbore for MBF base plates

UPDATE 2018/03/19

shortened the base of the “bolt mount” and “hang mounts” a bit, to prevent interfering with MBF motor.

UPDATE 2018/03/16

redesigned variable hang mount
redesigned hang mount
added a new bolt through mount, you just need a simple bold a hole in your casefeeder and your bulletfeeder wall and you are done.
redesigned MBF base plate (no change in function), just added a few round corners and edges
redesigned electronic mounts

UPDATE 2018/03/15

resized drop hole plug for nose down conversion

UPDATE 2018/03/14

added wiring schematic

UPDATE 2018/03/13

made the wall slot of the hangmounts a bit higher and wider.

UPDATE 2018/03/12

rerendered the collator plates again. .45 ACP problem is solved now. The 9mm was OK and does not need to be reprinted. Sorry for this.

UPDATE 2018/03/10

added flipper with spring notch
added flipper v2 for nose down operations. that flipper will not interfere with the nose down drop hole

UPDATE 2018/03/08

code cleanup and update for collator generator to version 1.0.3
enlarged the switch window of the drop tube big switch version

UPDATE 2018/03/06

updated base plates:

— enlarged diameter of screw head holes

— changed drop tube hole position

UPDATE 2018/03/05

added a 3/4 inch square mount option

UPDATE 2018/03/04

added assembly instructions https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4699019

UPDATE 2018/03/02

added drop tubes for bigger switches (Mouser 540-E22-85HX) ID 9 to 13 mm

UPDATE 2018/02/28

added nose down converstion ATP v3 with split option
added “one inch rod mount” with variable tilt angle
adapted alternate bullet flipping option (by jmorrismetal)

— Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqjjiKPX5iQ

— Part: https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4686926

— NOT TESTED YET!

UPDATE 2018/02/26

added 13mm (ID) drop tubes for light barrier and micro switch (large spring)
changed the rifle collator plates in height from 15 to 18 mm

UPDATE 2018/02/25

added NOSE DOWN ONLY base plate MBF

UPDATE 2018/02/23

added working video of nose down conversion
changed the collator plates of the pistol calibers to 13mm height
added a solid nose down ATP. You can mill it down as you like it. 🙂
added a solid ATP.

UPDATE 2018/02/22

addded another nose down ATP with a more flattened angle

UPDATE 2018/02/20

added electronic housing + mount (left and right side)

UPDATE 2018/02/19

added baseflip option to nose down ATP (needs to be tested). Thanks to Charles and Tony!

UPDATE 2018/02/16

added drop hole plug for nose down conversion
added bigger rod mount
added 7-9 mm (ID) drop tubes for light barrier and micro switch (small spring)
added 10-12mm (ID) drop tubes for light barrier and micro switch (large spring)

UPDATE 2018/02/13

added new drop tubes (light barrier and microswitch) for “Mr. Bulletfeeder die” (large spring). Inner diameter 10mm

UPDATE 2018/02/12

reduced shaft diameter to 8 mm for all bullet plates
new version of “collator plate generator”

UPDATE 2018/02/11

added “collator plate generator” easy version. Instructions above.
added dillon rod mount (by derollmann) – (Picture: https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/7e/23/8e/10/b0/2313ec4600a5c11cd822fa73ed57996f_preview_featured.jpg)

UPDATE 2018/02/07

new nose down conversion kit with a spring housing

— https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4668067 (ATP)

— https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4620496 (housing large spring)

— https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4620497 (housing small spring)
redesigned base plated and added drilling holes for spring housing
adapted and recreated spring housing (large/small) from tekhobbycap
added caption to bullet plates

UPDATE 2018/02/06

updated “Mr. Bullet Feeder” (ET-ZGMP38) base plate (thanks to derollmann!)
variable hang mount for casefeeders

— Bulletfeeder side: https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4620484

— Casefeeder side: https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4620486
hang mount for casefeeders – available here https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4620483

UPDATE 2017/12/05

updated “Mr. Bulletfeeder Motor” baseplate to hopefully correct measurements for motor
updated scad-File

UPDATE 2017/11/28

added “Mr. Bulletfeeder Motor” baseplate (needs to be verified!)
added “nose-down-conversion” adjustable turning plate

UPDATE 2017/11/21

updated SCAD-file droptube hole for .45 ACP droptube
updated base_plate STL-files
updated drop tubes to new diameter of base_plate

UPDATE 2017/10/10

Added drop tube for micro switch (type Hartmann MBF5B) for .45 ACP or smaller

UPDATE 2017/10/09

Added drop tube for light barrier for .45 ACP or smaller
Added drop tube for light barrier for .45 ACP or smaller without mounting options for electronics

UPDATE 2017/09/29

Added base plate for Uxcell 12V DC Micro Gearbox (OFF CENTER VERSION)
Added base plate for Uxcell 12V DC Micro Gearbox

UPDATE 2017/09/28

Added base plate for JGY370 motor

UPDATE 2017/09/20

Added 5.56 / .223 collator plate

UPDATE 2017/09/07

Added .45 ACP collator plate

UPDATE 2017/09/05

Modified flipper
Added drop tube for light barrier
scad-File updated

UPDATE 2017/09/01

Modified base plate walls
Added base plate mounting holes
Updated flipper for larger bullets
scad-File updated

UPDATE 2017/08/31

Added collator plate for .308 Win and 30-06

UPDATE 2017/08/30

Added drop tube for micro switch (type Hartmann MBF5B)
Added fix hole for drop tube in base plate
scad-File updated

UPDATE 2017/08/29

Added a mounting option
scad-File updated

Mike

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