Hey folks,
One of the best things about 3D printing is leaving it overnight and waking up in the morning when all parts are nice and finished. Since I am using PLA-spools of different sizes, a reliable mechanism for unwinding these is critical. So here is a very simple solution for anyone using spools...
The attached picture shows a spool placed on a spool holder from Guillaume (small stand with a ball bearing). The trick is to mount a ring on the Al-extrusion which allows the filament to unwind smoothly from the spool. Simple as it is, but without the ring, I had some problems of the filament getting stuck somewhere and ruining my prints.
Mounting is easy using the spare parts supplied with the printer.
Best,
HLA
Filament guide-ring
Filament guide-ring
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Hi HLA,
This weekend I printed out your filament guide and it works very well. I end up placing it at a different location, but I now place the filament rolls behind the printer without the filament getting stuck somewhere.
Thanks,
Kind regards,
Guillaume.
This weekend I printed out your filament guide and it works very well. I end up placing it at a different location, but I now place the filament rolls behind the printer without the filament getting stuck somewhere.
Thanks,
Kind regards,
Guillaume.
Hi Suraki,
I am glad you like it
I place spools exactly as shown on the pictures above. Don't forget that the spool needs to rotate freely - use a spool stand with a bearing (608ZZ works like a charm).
"Normal Quality Profile" works well. Temperature depends on PLA, but it worked from 180-210, depending on your needs. E.g. 180 for good overhangs (=complex parts), and 210 for outstanding layer bonding (=strong parts).
Enjoy printing
I am glad you like it

I place spools exactly as shown on the pictures above. Don't forget that the spool needs to rotate freely - use a spool stand with a bearing (608ZZ works like a charm).
"Normal Quality Profile" works well. Temperature depends on PLA, but it worked from 180-210, depending on your needs. E.g. 180 for good overhangs (=complex parts), and 210 for outstanding layer bonding (=strong parts).
Enjoy printing
Hi,HLA wrote:Hey folks,
One of the best things about 3D printing is leaving it overnight and waking up in the morning when all parts are nice and finished. Since I am using PLA-spools of different sizes, a reliable mechanism for unwinding these is critical. So here is a very simple solution for anyone using spools...
The attached picture shows a spool placed on a spool holder from Guillaume (small stand with a ball bearing). The trick is to mount a ring on the Al-extrusion which allows the filament to unwind smoothly from the spool. Simple as it is, but without the ring, I had some problems of the filament getting stuck somewhere and ruining my prints.
Mounting is easy using the spare parts supplied with the printer.
Best,
HLA
Where can I find the files for the spool holder ?