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<div><p>Spool holder bracket that installs onto a 2040 extrusion.  I designed and used this for my Eryone Thinker SE as I don&apos;t like mounting filament on the top brace.  I find it introduces too much wobble on the system with the extra weight up there.</p>
<p>This should work on most printers that use a 2040 or 4040 extrusion pieces for the frame.</p>
<p>5/16 rod was used on mine, but a metric size of similar diameter should be fine. </p>
<p>I also included the stl for a filament spool holder and thumb wheel for a nut. <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:4616918">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616918</a></p>
<p>The bracket in the pictures has my company logo on it.  The uploaded stl is graphic-free.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Eryone Thinker SE</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.1</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>35</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Eryone+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Eryone PLA                    </a>

                    Silk Copper
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Spool Holder for 2040 Extrusion

Spool holder bracket that installs onto a 2040 extrusion.  I designed and used this for my Eryone Thinker SE as I don't like mounting filament on the top brace.  I find it introduces too much wobble on the system with the extra weight up there.

This should work on most printers that use a 2040 or 4040 extrusion pieces for the frame.

5/16 rod was used on mine, but a metric size of similar diameter should be fine. 

I also included the stl for a filament spool holder and thumb wheel for a nut. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616918

The bracket in the pictures has my company logo on it.  The uploaded stl is graphic-free.

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>For installation on 30mm diameter hole on stock printer sheet metal brackets. Sheet metal thickness 1mm.</p>
<p>I have been using 4 bearing spool holders for a while but the spool fell over 2 times so far during long prints and ruined everything so I hope this will be a better solution.</p>
<p>Please comment if there are some issues if you test this first, I haven&apos;t tested this yet and designed this in a hurry </p>
<p>Other parts necessary for this build are:</p>
<ul><li>1x M5x80 hex nut and bolt that connects all the parts together</li>
<li>cheap 608 bearing, bearings without seals work better</li>
<li>superglue for the lock ring and  </li>
</ul><p>I have cobbled up some kind of removable spool cover in BBS pattern but you can create your own covers that spin on the timelapse videos. The mounting hole diameter is 22mm.<br>
I have few other ideas that will be added when I catch some time. </p>
<p>BTW looking for sponsors for my channel dedicated printer</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-video"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bf2dhaX3Amo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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SINGLE BEARING SPOOL HOLDER w/ TIMELAPSE COVERS

For installation on 30mm diameter hole on stock printer sheet metal brackets. Sheet metal thickness 1mm.

I have been using 4 bearing spool holders for a while but the spool fell over 2 times so far during long prints and ruined everything so I hope this will be a better solution.

Please comment if there are some issues if you test this first, I haven't tested this yet and designed this in a hurry 

Other parts necessary for this build are:
- 1x M5x80 hex nut and bolt that connects all the parts together
- cheap 608 bearing, bearings without seals work better
- superglue for the lock ring and  

I have cobbled up some kind of removable spool cover in BBS pattern but you can create your own covers that spin on the timelapse videos. The mounting hole diameter is 22mm.
I have few other ideas that will be added when I catch some time. 

BTW looking for sponsors for my channel dedicated printer

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<div><p>3D printed 608ZZ </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>DIY</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.25</p></div>
<p></p>                                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Naturel+Strong+PLA+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Naturel Strong PLA PLA                    </a>

                    Natural
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>30mm Speed,<br>
%0 Infill,<br>
Cura Wall : 2,<br>
Layers : 2</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/d3/60/72/ee/17/Ashampoo_Snap_2020.11.10_14h27m52s_001_.jpg"></p>
<h3 class="thing-component-header design how-i-designed-this">How I Designed This</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/dd/d0/c6/0f/32/Ashampoo_Snap_2020.11.10_14h31m52s_002_.jpg"></p>
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608zz Alternative

<p>Print the wheels 3 times, one at a time and pause the print at 8mm, so you can insert the 608zz bearing before finishing the print.<br></p><p>The top part needs to be tidied properly (or printed upside down) to be able to use the original screws.</p><p>To install the part, the feeder must be detached from the UM2, by removing the cover over the steppers and all screws holding the feeder. Don&apos;t forget to hold the stepper when removing the screws.</p>


UM2 alternative filament straightener

Print the wheels 3 times, one at a time and pause the print at 8mm, so you can insert the 608zz bearing before finishing the print.The top part needs to be tidied properly (or printed upside down) to be able to use the original screws.To install the part, the feeder must be detached from the UM2, by removing the cover over the steppers and all screws holding the feeder. Don't forget to hold the stepper when removing the screws.


mouse wheel

<p>Filament roller for a very easy to obtain bearing, the 608Z ball bearing.<br>The space between the guides are 8mm since all my spools seem to be 7mm wide on the edge.</p>


Filament Tabletop Spool Holder Roller for 608Z Bearings

Filament roller for a very easy to obtain bearing, the 608Z ball bearing.The space between the guides are 8mm since all my spools seem to be 7mm wide on the edge.


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