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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill
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Card Dealing:

UI:

 

A DIY automatic card dealer. Assembly manual is below, also contains the code and Gerber files for the PCBs.

 

Currently the only feature is dealing cards, I would like to implement other features listed below, but most would need a redesign. I decided to upload this one since it works well and does it's job, but as every project could be improved upon forever.

Possible Improvements, Features (maybe v2)

  • Rotary encoder: Currently uses a single hall effect sensor for homing. Then does a full rotation while measuring the time it takes to rotate 360°. That time is then divided based on number of players, which has a few disadvantages and isn't as precise as measuring  an amount of rotation directly. This could allow up to even 8 players due to more precise card throwing.
  • Smaller, less power hungry micro-controller: Currently uses 30 pin ESP32, but it could get away with ESP32-C3 which uses much less power and is still reasonably powerful.
  • Better buttons
  • Better sliding mechanism: It works fine, but could be improved.
  • rotation without bottom as a separate part
  • Battery indicator: Have a battery indicator on the screen.
  • Built in battery: Currently uses 4 AA batteries, but it could have a built in battery and a USB charging port.
  • Different board mounting: With a smaller micro-controller, the board could be positioned lower and extensions for hall effect sensor legs wouldn't be necessary. 
  • Faster: Maybe a faster motor or minimize waiting time in between throws, but that would require a rotary encoder.
  • Pulling individual cards: Hosting a web server on the ESP32, you could set position relative to the dealer and pull a card by pressing a button on the screen.
     

Documentation (1)

Assembly Guide (1)
Automatic Card Dealer.pdf

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