The Best Side Spool Holder (IMO) by kenkamm

kenkamm

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

Designer

3.9 h

1 plate

4.9(51)

PLA+ with PETG interface - smooth plate - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

3.8 h

1 plate

4.5(2)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 10% infill

15 min

1 plate

Boost

139

300

592

418

Released

Description

This is the best side spool holder, I think. I hope I am correct. It features:

Improved roller assembly that prevents the spool from riding off the roller
Better rigidity thanks to a stiffening rib
Simple installation and removal of roller if needed
Threads for a PC4-M10 fitting that holds the PTFE tube securely, so you can push on the filament as needed when loading
Clearance around the bearing inner races so they don’t rub and cause friction
It looks good. :)

Parts needed for this installation:

M3 screws for mounting the printed parts to the printer
PC4-M10 fitting
- https://www.amazon.com/BIQU-Straight-Pneumatic-Connector-Extruder/dp/B01IB81IHG/ref=sr_1_4
2 ball bearings
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R7PR72H
You will need to extend your PTFE tube, you can use this piece with two PC4-M10 fittings to extend your PTFE tube:
- https://makerworld.com/en/models/89430#profileId-97228

Please note: The spool roller uses variable layer height to achieve a clean print with the steep overhang angle at the top. This is critical for success in printing the roller properly. If you use your own settings and don’t want to use variable layer height, be sure to print the roller with .1mm layers.

Also note: Please use the smooth sheet to print this. It may not have enough adhesion with the textured bed unless you add a healthy brim.

No supports are required for the filament guide and the spool holder. The roller should be printed upright and supports should be enabled for the print bed only.

The filament guide and spool holder should be printed with 100% infill to maximize rigidity. The roller can be printed almost any way you want (except for the note about layer height above) but my settings are a good starting point.

I hope you like my spool holder. If you leave a comment below, and there is something you don’t like, please mention how you would improve it.

Happy Printing!

Comment & Rating (76)

@kurtvdv

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

I changed the part for the bearings as I didn't had any and needed a side spool holder. Prints well and I'm happy. Thanks.

@ryanbell37

file?

@kurtvdv

Replying to @ryanbell37 :

It was not my intention to make the changes public, but as some requested I made a remix with the necessary info and print profile. You can find it here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/123466#profileId-133015 All credits to 'kenkamm' who made this amazing spool holder!

@user_3086455258

Everything printed great except the top of the spool. I didn't change any settings. P1S using Banbu Basic PLA. After the 1st one I tried changing the layer height to .1mm and even tried one with support. still getting issues on the overhang. and ideas?

@KickMeElmo

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

Printed -mostly- well, I had some odd crunching on one edge, but it didn't impede functionality. Needs 2x M3x12mm for the filament guide and 2x M3x16mm for the spool holder.

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@aDutchGuy

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

Really great side holder, came out perfect with esun pla+ black ! My first ''functional print'' for the X1C. Maybe you could link to a M10 double sided adapter in your post?, just for the newbies ;), i used the one from Project-FDM.

The designer has replied

@kenkamm

Thanks for your comments and feedback. I will add the link for the double sided adapter from Project-FDM. Glad things turned out well for you!

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@ed.altounian

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

Great design, I made a few changes to the infill. I prefer cubic or gyroid. I learned a few things from this file too. Didn't realize each object could have it's own properties on the same plate. Very nice and since my AMS is coming this week, I'd rather not have to reach around to an area I won't be able to get to easily.

@madmorgans

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

easy print came out well black pla+ thankyou

@user_222188504

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

Printed well and works great!

@Yeaitsme000

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

hubby set these up and have been working well.

@Thatguyadz

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Spool holder and filament guide: Variable infill. Roller: Variable layer height

What a god send. The print quality came out amazing & makes it so much more easier to change filaments. After purchasing the P1S I knew I had to be the second print 👌🏽

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@tocpap

Great design, works perfectly so much easier to use than the original rear one supplied with printer. Print profile was spot on, I used Inland Tough PLA and it printed just fine with no changes to the profile. Thanks for sharing.