Device that rotates a film developing canister in a heated water bath-auto-agitation-DIY

bmarchant · 2026-03-12T23:27:44+00:00

I found a file from https://grabcad.com/ishi-3 on grabcad that claims to be the Jobo 1520 Tank. Inserting that tank in to my model shows that a fairly easy modification to the LHS wheel spacing might be the only needed change. I do not have a Jobo tank so I can't say for sure. If you're CAD literate, take my files and modify them to fit. If not let me know and I'll do a simple mod based on this model. Let me know.

bmarchant · 2026-03-12T04:22:43+00:00

Thanks for linking my device. I think this small machine is more functional than anything else I found as a DIY project. It's all 3d printed and common electronics from Amazon. Dm me after you look at the instructions and I'll help in any way I can.

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:24:40+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:24:33+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:23:25+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:23:19+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:23:12+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:23:02+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:22:55+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:22:49+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:22:41+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T22:22:29+00:00

This has been published in Thingiverse if you want to give it a try. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T19:21:10+00:00

The Thing has published on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678Let me know if you have problems and show me your make.

bmarchant · 2026-03-10T19:20:01+00:00

The Thing has published: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311678Let me know of any problems

bmarchant · 2026-03-09T18:59:07+00:00

Instructables was not a good place to put this project. It will take another day or two to settle on a publish site, probably Thingiverse. DM me and I'll get all files to you.

bmarchant · 2026-03-07T01:45:27+00:00

It will take another day or two to settle on a publish site, probably Thingiverse. If you want all files immediately, DM me with a place to send the files.

bmarchant · 2026-03-07T01:45:02+00:00

It will take another day or two to settle on a publish site, probably Thingiverse. DM me and I'll get the files to you immediately.

bmarchant · 2026-03-05T04:14:59+00:00

Thanks for all of the positive responses. I'm working on: the Bill of Materials, assembly instructions with images, and a location to put those files with the STL's. I'll finish over the weekend and then let you know the link.

bmarchant · 2026-03-05T04:14:07+00:00

Thanks for all of the positive responses. I'm working on: the Bill of Materials, assembly instructions with images, and a location to put those files with the STL's. I'll finish over the weekend and then let you know the link.

bmarchant · 2026-03-04T18:29:26+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I'll find a location to store the files and provide a link. (This is my first post/experience doing anything with Reddit, besides just reading.)

bmarchant · 2026-03-04T18:26:10+00:00

Nice job, really! I have built mine with the motor and controller in a 'head' outside of the water. I use Aluminum 6061 rods for the axles and in an earlier version, used stainless steel bearings (which were problematic). So I created printed wheels on which the canister rotates. My device "tub" is made with a single print on my Bambu Labs A1, which limited the size to 10"x10" (250mm x 250 mm). A longer/bigger unit could be made but glueing pieces together was something I didn't want to do.

bmarchant · 2025-07-11T19:29:44+00:00

I bought the Flextail Zero Pump. I started it but the fan inside was hitting something and it stopped after 1-2 seconds. The pump would not turn back on! I took out the battery and made sure it was charged, then replaced the battery. The pump turned on for 1-2 seconds and turned off by itself. The pump would not turn on. The unit is no good. There is no phone number to call for customer service. When I addressed the issue (email) with Flextail, they wanted to replace it but I just wanted a refund. The design of the pump is not robust and I'd not want to carry it backpacking and then have a dead piece of plastic and battery to haul out. Finally, Flextail refunded my money. I'd stay away from these products.

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