DIY Desktop Pneumatic Injection Molding Machine | Buster Beagle 3D MK3 | 3 Cubic Inch Shot!

This is the 3rd design in the Buster Beagle 3D injection molding machine series. This build increased the shot volume to 3 cubic inches and incorporated a pneumatic cylinder to provide the pressure for the shots. See below for links to the full BOM as well as PDF plans for how to make your own. This is a DIY build and is not sold as a complete kit. This build deals with heat, pressure, and electrical power so do proceed with caution and build one at your own risk. Always be careful and keep hands free of heated components and moving parts. Only work with electrical components if you feel comfortable doing so. Buster Beagle 3D Store Site. https://busterbeagle3d.square.site/ PDF Plans of the MK3 build https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zg0r... BOM for MK3 Build https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... Enclosure 3D print https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:522... Frame kits for MK3: https://inventorssource.com/product/b... FAQ https://busterbeagle3d.square.site/faqs Join the Buster Beagle 3D Facebook group and share your work and ask questions if you get stuck:   / busterbeagle3d   00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Machine in Use 02:18 - General Info 08:47 - Air Compressor 10:08 - Wiring and Electrical 26:24 - Band Heater Hookup 31:26 - PID Controller Tuning 40:36 - Recommendations 44:19 -Wrap up and Thank you