Nespresso capsule compact dispenser

thingiverse

This is a Nespresso cardboard tube holder, to easily dispense capsules from the standard cardboard 10 pieces tube as sold in 2019-2020. This holder is designed for the square-section cardboard tube, with an external side length of 39mm. What sets this piece apart from most other holders on the site: * it is made of 5 mostly-flat pieces, that can be quickly printed, instead of a single sizeable volume that takes forever to print. This makes it also way cheaper (check "Order this printed" to gauge) * it has a base larger than just the sides, to increase stability * it makes use of the cardboard flap as a slide/capsule stopper This holder could also be made with laser-cut acrylic or wood: the only parts that require manual handling would be the two prongs in the "front" piece that hold the cardboard tube. Edit 2020/3/18: added a curved notch in the "front" piece to ease capsule pick-up. Edit 2020/3/19: added a mirrored model for the side piece, for ease of use with Thingiverse apps. Edit 2020/5/6: fixed the position of the small cardboard holders in the "front" piece "Nespresso" is a registered trademark by Nestlé Nespresso S.A. and is used here to identify the particular cardboard tube type this holder is designed for. This is not an official Nespresso product nor am I affiliated with the trademark owner in any way.