V-Spooler Dual Motor Mod Remixed by andythilo

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NOTE 23-01-24 - Motor Case V1.1 in Raw files section with added hole relief for gearbox screw head.

NOTE - V1.1 Profile released - I'd missed an important support from plate 3 - Apologies

As soon as I saw the V-Spooler by @Fryby Additive, I knew I wanted to motor mod it. Over the last week or so, Tim (Fryby) and myself have been chatting and exchanging ideas and my dual motor mod is the culmination of many hours of prototyping and testing.

My goal was to keep the model simple, aesthetically pleasing but mostly reliable and powerful enough. My dual motor mod requires a couple of reprints, namely the outer gear frame and the input shaft as well as some extended feet to stop it tipping over and some upgraded spool holders specifically sized for the Bambu re-usable spools.

Input shaft, feet and spool holders remixed with permission from owner @Fryby Additive

Full Instructions in attached PDF

Test re-spool video here -

Hardware needed, Amazon US and UK links below :-

2 x 12VDC Greartisan JSX40-370 DC 250RPM Worm Geared Motors - https://a.co/d/aJZPaNc / https://amzn.eu/d/fnuTj81

2 x 30 Tooth 0.8 Mod Spur Gear for 6mm Shaft - https://a.co/d/hDCySu0 / https://amzn.eu/d/iKv4UhI

1 x 12VDC 80W DC Motor Reversible Motor Controller - https://a.co/d/fsq2sqQ / https://amzn.eu/d/5er8v3b

1 x 5.5 x 2.1mm DC Power Socket - https://a.co/d/42z1OLm / https://amzn.eu/d/2DIvEb8

1 x 40mm x 10mm 12VDC Fan - https://a.co/d/aKu3ic7 / https://amzn.eu/d/88UPW3l

1 x 40mm x 40mm Fan Grill - https://a.co/d/53ub1UQ / https://amzn.eu/d/3cIC2Co

12 x 3mm Heat-set Inserts - https://amzn.eu/d/aoujVTM

9 x M3 Cap Head 8mm Screws

9 x M3 Washers

4 x M3 Cap Head 20mm Screws

4 x M3 Cap Head 25mm Screws

NOTE -

Lid with trim colour profile added
Motor Spur Gears added if you want to save money but you will need M5 grub screws
Bambu specific sized spool holders are included to provide better centreing.

Full Instructions in attached PDF

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V-Spooler Dual Motor Installation Instructions Version 1.0 30th Dec 2023_94cee455-da57-4531-8db9-52925afbdc9f.pdf

Comment & Rating (134)

@bogie6953

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A few days ago I added a filament counter. Today, I added a filament runout sensor. The sensor shuts down the motors immediately when the filament runs out. Also wired it so that the fan shuts off with the motors. This is a great addition for those times when you get distracted and are not there to turn off the V-Spooler.

The designer has replied

@andythilo

How’s it handle the immediate stop? I always slow mine down at the end of the spool

@andythilo

Video of it in action?

@bogie6953

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Replying to @andythilo :

I have tested it several times by letting it run out at full speed. The filament stops inside the short tail of PTFE tube which allows you to grab the filament when removing the spool without it springing all over the place.

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@ChrisMayhew

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V1.1 Dual Motor Mod 3 Plates 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

Such a great remix and add-on, I'm just waiting for the correct size power supply but I did give it a quick test on an underpowered supply and it seemed to work fine. Bolts on solid and feels like it was part of the original design.

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The designer has replied

@andythilo

Thanks for the review and kind words :)

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@ChrisMayhew

Replying to @andythilo :

Have you ever experienced any overheating issues with the motors? I have tried spooling two rolls and after a minute or so it slows down and eventually grinds to a halt. I am using a 12v 5a power supply and I've stuck heat sinks onto the motors gear boxes but the motor part still gets very hot.

@andythilo

Replying to @ChrisMayhew :

Only when it was a single motor did it overheat. That’s why I went dual and added an exhaust fan. I’ve done 2 full rolls in a row and it didn’t slow down one bit, my video shows a full respool. Do you have something binding maybe? Did you lube the gears?

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@Kartoffelopa

I wanted to install the motor housing, but found that it was resting on the screw that holds the axis extension of the gear. The screw has a height of 3mm + washer about 0.5mm. Either you make a hole in the housing at this point or you need 4x 1mm spacers to mount the housing a little further away from the frame. I would also think it would be nice to have holes integrated for rubber feet.

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@andythilo

I don't understand where the screw is you're referring to. Can you show a wider photo?

@Kartoffelopa

Replying to @andythilo :

it is this screw.

@andythilo

Good spot! I hadn’t noticed that. I’ll revise the case to add a cut out. Just drill it out though unless you want to reprint the case?

@gwenda

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V-Spooler Dual Motor Mod - PLA - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

I am almost ready with the assembly of the motor mod. It all printed fine.

The designer has replied

@andythilo

Looks great, hope it works well for you.

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@gwenda

i just spooled 400 grams of filament, which went fine. When using the spooler loaded be aware the unit will use 3 A or more. Be aware of that when selecting a powersource. the photo shows the spooling result.

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@gwenda

Replying to @andythilo :

here is another view of the interior.

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@MFDesigns3D

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V-Spooler Dual Motor Mod - PLA - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

Works awesome!!

The designer has replied

@andythilo

Glad you’re happy with it! Thanks for the review

@tommy43087

everything was working fine on the beginning of my first run, but halfway through the spool the motors just stopped and have of a smell. are these motors that weak that they’d permanently burn out that fast? my wiring is good, I’m sure of that. just don’t get what else it could be, other than the motors just simply crapped out on me that quick. (which would really suck since it took forever to get the metal gears :/) I have the pastamatic with dual motors and never had this issue, but I prefer the stacked configuration on the v spooler…

The designer has replied

@andythilo

That’s not good 😥, if you pull the motor case, does everything turn freely? With an empty spool fitted, you should be able to spin it just by turning the worm gear.