Solving everyday problems that shouldn’t exist in the first place: That’s the 3D printing way.

https://www.printables.com/model/794247-keurig-mini-no-splash-platform/files

The problem with the K-Mini is that it’s too damn tall on the Z axis. The machine can only hold 10 ounces of water in the first place, maybe 11 or 12 if you stretch it above the max. fill line, so that’s largest pour it can ever do. But for some reason the outlet nozzle is mega far away from the drip tray. 6", in fact.

So that means as your coffee dribbles into your mug that is, if it’s relatively normal, between 3 and 3-1/2" tall, it splashes all over everything. The backboard on the machine, the outside of your mug, the countertop, the floor. Where do they expect anyone to find a 10 or 12 ounce coffee cup that’s 6" tall? Do they think you’ll drink the stuff out of a test tube?

So enter this. Print it, assemble it, stick it on the drip tray. This lifts your mug 33mm, and can be wound out to further lift it to about 55mm, which is plenty enough work with any mug in my house without finding the cats licking coffee off the floor later.

(And yes, I do use reusable filters with it and no, I don’t need to be whined at about “food safe.” Do you drink your coffee out of the drip tray? Of course you don’t. Don’t be stupid.)

    • ℛ𝒶𝓋ℯ𝓃English
      7•4 months ago

      Eco-friendly, easy to clean, slightly more bitter brew than paper filters but about the same as k-cups.

      • @Mango@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2•4 months ago

        You got one of that but replaces the rest of the machine and the company? Ever bother cleaning one?

        • ℛ𝒶𝓋ℯ𝓃English
          1•4 months ago

          I thought the above comment was regarding the environmental waste - I personally use a ninja brand coffee maker that supports k-cups, with a reusable filter cup as pictured above to save money and paper waste on filters. I’m out of the loop on Keurig, what did they do?

          • @Mango@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2•4 months ago

            Coffee DRM outs them as a greedy company who is trying to control the things they sell right out the gate. After that, these things are a nightmare to clean properly. I imagine most people are lazy and just don’t even bother.

            • @willya@lemmyf.ukEnglish
              1•4 months ago

              A nightmare to clean is more about the shit water you’re using and lack of cleaning regularly. I agree that they’re garbage overall though.

    • andrewEnglish
      3•4 months ago

      Maybe OP recycles the cups into filament.

  • @Toribor@corndog.socialEnglish
    2•4 months ago

    I just stick my head underneath the machine and let the coffee go right into my mouth. No spills and it saves time since I don’t have to wash a mug.

  • @abcde_fz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1•4 months ago

    This is awesome! I’m currently using a stack of coasters to achieve this.

    I do not have a 3d printer: if I found a maker space in my community or something, would I just book some time and walk in with the printables file on a USB?

    • @dual_sport_dork@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2•4 months ago

      Yes, all you need are the three .stl files. However, those are not printable as-is. You will have to run them through the slicer software for whatever printers they have at your maker space. I’m sure someone there can walk you through it. These should be very easily printed parts, with no tricks required to get them to come out right. My local public library has some 3D printers for people to use, as of fairly recently. Something like that might be worth checking out as well.

      There are also commercial 3D printing services available online that will print things for you for a fee.

      Or… You could use this as an opportunity to get a 3D printer!

  • @sploosh@lemmy.worldEnglish
    -3•4 months ago

    Yay, more plastic for your plastic machine that helps you create plastic waste!

    Go get a small French press and a grinder, Keurig coffee is F tier.

    • @dual_sport_dork@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3•4 months ago

      Do you read? Of course you don’t. I clearly stated in my post that I use this machine with reusable filter cups.

      I can’t stand French press coffee. I have six ways of making coffee if you count the Wacaco Minipresso and the Miele CVA6800, and none of them are a French press.

      • @sploosh@lemmy.worldEnglish
        -5•4 months ago

        Read it, it just made no sense so I took it as a sign that you were deprived of caffeine because your body had rejected the watery, weak bullshit that comes from the reusable pod.

        I kid of course. Enjoy your coffee!