iRobot Roomba Upgrade: The Wiper Blade

Hi DIYers, I developed my own wiper blade for the iRobot Roomba 581. It’s very easy to print, use PETG with support. It has little flex and is easy to bend to perfect curvature with hot air.

Printing:

Material: PETG (necessary for after-print bending with hot air)

(Editor’s note: PLA would work also)

Generate support: yes

Wall line count: 10

Post Printing:

Clean model after print.

Remove supports.

Sand model, check fit, repeat as needed.

Use hot air to bend legs as needed.

Prepare wipes:

You can use kitchen or cleaning wipes.

Drill or perforate the holes for wipes tightener.

Use a huge, strong plastic Ziplock bag.

Add water.

You can add floor detergent or maybe some scent.

Install wipes on vacuum cleaner:

Remove dust bin.

Install wipe and hook it over wipe tightener. (Photo does not correspond 100% with current model, instead of screws on photo you can use printed hooks)

Roll twice over wiping blade and leave tail end of wipe toward the rear.

Install dust bin back in its Position.

Let's wipe!

Print Settings

Supports:

Yes

Resolution: 

0.2mm

Infill:

~80%

Filament:

up to you(PETG)

Notes:

Wall line count: 10

Category: Parts