Parametric Peristaltic Pump

All parameters of this 3D printed pump are easily adjusted in the attached code, which can be uploaded to OpenJSCAD.

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Things used in this project

Silicone tubing 5 mm outer diameter

Screws: 8 M3x6, 5 M3x16, 2 M3x50, 4 thumb screws M3x10

Nuts: 18 hex nuts M3, 2 butterfly nuts M3

10 washers M3

Optional: 10 bearings M3x10 (can be 3D printed)

OpenJSCAD.org

3D Printer (generic)

Screwdriver

Bellow is a step-by-step assembling photo-instructions.

For JSCAD code, please see the link in attachments.

Step 1

Step 2: insert two thumbscrews on one side

Step 3: pull the tubing through to make a loop, insert hex nuts

Step 3: another angle

Step 4: tighten thumb screws

Step 5: tighten the tube

Step 6: assemble and screw in butterfly screws, don't forget about hex nuts

Step 7: close the pump, insert two other hex nuts

Step 8: insert the other two thumb screws and their hex nuts

Step 9: tighten the butterflies

The pump is ready to be connected to a stepper driver!

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