COIN VORTEX
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A very quick and simple coin vortex project.
Supplies
7"-10" funnel
Plastic jar/container
3D printed launch ramp (.STL file provided)
Utility knife
JB Weld and/or hot glue gun
SUPPLIES
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Plastic jar or container
7" - 10" plastic funnel
3D printed coin launch/ramp (.STL file supplied)
TRIM FUNNEL
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Using a utility knife, remove the tab and lower two thirds of the spout - making sure that coins can fall through easily.
HOLE IN THE LID
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Cut a hole in the center of the lid large enough to seat the funnel firmly.
(option - remove the lid and just let the funnel rest in the mouth of the jar)
EPOXY COIN LAUNCH TO FUNNEL
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Using JB Weld, epoxy the 3D printed coin launch/ramp to the edge of the funnel.
Make sure coin exit from ramp is parallel and below the rim of the funnel.
GLUE FUNNEL TO LID
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Fix the funnel to the jar lid with the hot glue gun.
Run a few coins through the vortex as your holding the funnel in place while the glue cools - making sure that the funnel is level and that the coins are circling properly.
COIN VORTEX IN ACTION
Quarter - Nickle - Dime - Penny
Downloads
LAUNCH RAMP .STL
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Coin launch ramp .STL file for download.