AMS Universal Small Spool Adapter by thenoob

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P1S

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X1E

V2 Part 1+2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

3.4 h

2 plates

4.9(192)

V1 Part 1+2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

3.5 h

2 plates

4.8(116)

V1 Part 2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.8 h

1 plate

4.9(22)

V1 Part 1: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.7 h

1 plate

4.9(17)

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Description

Update

I have added a new Version (v2) with a narrower diameter. The diameter was reduced from 46,5 mm (v1) to 39,5 mm (v2) to fit even more brands like the Sunlu 250g spools.

Description

This adapter allows the use of small spools (e.g. 250g, 500g, 750g) in Bambu Lab's AMS.

I have tested many AMS modifications. Some of my small spools worked very well with them, but others did not. Then I tested different adapters for small spools, but they also fit some of my spools, but not all.

So I decided to develop my own universal adapter. And here it is.

Function

The two side parts screw into each other and can cover a flexible spool width of 35-63 mm.

This adapter can also be used to patch broken (large) spools, allowing them to continue to be used in the AMS.

The inside of the screw cap can be filled with a weight if your spool is too light.

On the outside there are grooves into which the filament end can be clamped.

Print settings

I recommend using PETG or a more robust material. PLA will of course work as well if you are careful with it.

This model does not need any supports when printing.

Comment & Rating (428)

@swimmershaan

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V1 Part 1+2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I am very happy with this print. It is a very useful model and generic enough that I could use it with a 500g spool from a random Amazon brand my friend gave me. The screw allows me to tighten it enough that it acts like the original spool. I modified the profile a bit to have it print on the X1C Cold Plate with generic PLA and it came out great. Highly recommend.

@user_3864056220

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V2 Part 1+2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

So I did get it to work but the actual roll was so lose that it would not spin while the printed one did. I used a zip tie to secure them together and it did work, would recommend designing something to lock them together. thanks anyways though it did get the job done.

@hawk_ml

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There's a spacer in the remix for this, it made it nice and snug for all of my 250g spools.

@user_3864056220

I didnt realize I'll try to print them, thanks for letting me know I appreciate that.

@msiekkinen

Doesn't grip iSANMATE spools at all, making it ineffective on retractions/unloading. I made this insert to work with those spools https://makerworld.com/en/models/142452#profileId-155081

@3DMagpie

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V2 Part 1+2: 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Exactly what I needed for the 3DF 750g spools I got in a multipack, and it looks like it'll work for a wide range of smaller ones as well. Thanks!

@jsexton5150

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The threads were pretty stringy looking. But I went ahead and tightened the two pieces together. They were a little tight but when I took them apart it had knocked out the stringy bits. Now it works just fine.

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