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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.

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<div><p>I changed the board and screen on my thinker so needed a new front panel. After a few tries i decided to go with a simple seperate screen and two front feet. Ive only added one foot..... just mirror it in your slicer. </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>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>0.28</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Print+me+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Print me PETG                    </a>

                    Orange
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Thinker SE Front Feet

I changed the board and screen on my thinker so needed a new front panel. After a few tries i decided to go with a simple seperate screen and two front feet. Ive only added one foot..... just mirror it in your slicer. 

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<div><p>My own 3d model of the Eryone Thinker SE bed (base + glass on top). It can be used as the bed model in Prusa Slicer, and can be paired with my texture for it found at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://i.imgur.com/YQEPIgZ.png">imgur</a></p>
<p>The end result will look like this</p>
<p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gg0QD7j.png" alt="end result"></p>
<p>If interest is shown I&apos;ll try and create a better texture image</p></div>
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Eryone Thinker SE bed mesh and texture for Prusa Slicer

My own 3d model of the Eryone Thinker SE bed (base + glass on top). It can be used as the bed model in Prusa Slicer, and can be paired with my texture for it found at [imgur](https://i.imgur.com/YQEPIgZ.png)

The end result will look like this

![end result](https://i.imgur.com/gg0QD7j.png)

If interest is shown I'll try and create a better texture image

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<div><p>Spinner platforms for extruder of Eryone Thinker SE.<br>
Sizes: 4cm, 3cm, 1 inch, 2cm.<br>
Tinkerplay socket connectors: ball and socket.</p>
<p><em>See also my <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:4652455">Thinker SE Skully Spinner</a></em></p>
<p>This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fVVOScTlear">https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fVVOScTlear</a></p>
<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/fVVOScTlear?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">&lt; /iframe&gt;</iframe></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>Doesn&apos;t Matter</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>0.20</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>15%</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>

                    Marble
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Thinker SE Spinner Platforms

Spinner platforms for extruder of Eryone Thinker SE.
Sizes: 4cm, 3cm, 1 inch, 2cm.
Tinkerplay socket connectors: ball and socket.

*See also my [Thinker SE Skully Spinner](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4652455)*

This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fVVOScTlear

<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/fVVOScTlear?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">< /iframe>


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<div><p>Spinner for Eryone Thinker SE.<br>
Skully size: 1 inch.</p>
<p><em>See also my <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:4652490">Thinker SE Spinner Platforms</a></em></p>
<p>This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fTeXSJ7HNO1">https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fTeXSJ7HNO1</a></p>
<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/fTeXSJ7HNO1?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">&lt; /iframe&gt;</iframe></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>Doesn&apos;t Matter</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>0.20</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>15%</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>

                    Marble
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>A raft, or at least a wide brim, is desiderable to ensure stability during printing. It will only add 1 minute of printing and a few grams of filament.</p></div>
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Thinker SE Skully Spinner

Spinner for Eryone Thinker SE.
Skully size: 1 inch.

*See also my [Thinker SE Spinner Platforms](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4652490)*

This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fTeXSJ7HNO1

<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/fTeXSJ7HNO1?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">< /iframe>



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<div><p>Was made in 3 parts to can print each color at one time.</p>
<p>Estrellas like blue<br>
Boca like white<br>
Emoji like yellow</p>
<p>But you can mix the colors and share your creation!</p>
<p>For mouth and stars you must work with the horizontal expansion, should print in -0.15</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Anycubic</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>All-metal Mega</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>0.20</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>10% or less</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Sunlu+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Sunlu PLA                    </a>

                    Yellow, white and smurf blue.
<h3 class="thing-component-header design how-i-designed-this">How I Designed This</h3>
<p class="detail-video"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/X0wnfZw9xzI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/6c/f7/f2/e9/7a/Emoji.jpg"></p>
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Emoji stars

Was made in 3 parts to can print each color at one time.

Estrellas like blue
Boca like white
Emoji like yellow

But you can mix the colors and share your creation!

For mouth and stars you must work with the horizontal expansion, should print in -0.15



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<div><p>This spool holder fits over the existing one increasing its diameter. This way the spool can roll easily, putting less strain on the printer and reducing vibrations during retractions.</p>
<p>Suitable for spools with hole diameter of at least 45 mm.</p>
<p>This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ivYHyxNTn2Y-thinker-se-spool-roller">https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ivYHyxNTn2Y-thinker-se-spool-roller</a></p>
<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/ivYHyxNTn2Y?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">&lt; /iframe&gt;</iframe></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>Doesn&apos;t Matter</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>0.30</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>10%</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>

                    Marble
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Print it vertically, so the print grain will be in the direction of the spool movement, thus increasing smoothness and reducing friction.</p></div>
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Thinker SE Spool Roller

This spool holder fits over the existing one increasing its diameter. This way the spool can roll easily, putting less strain on the printer and reducing vibrations during retractions.

Suitable for spools with hole diameter of at least 45 mm.

This thing was made with Tinkercad. Edit it online https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ivYHyxNTn2Y-thinker-se-spool-roller

<iframe width="625" height="425" src="https://www.tinkercad.com/embed/ivYHyxNTn2Y?editbtn=1" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">< /iframe>

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>The fan of the PSU is about 10-15 db quieter with this addon.</p>
<p>I&apos;ve used the preinstalled screws from the fan.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</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>0.15</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=N%2FA+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        N/A PLA                    </a>

                    N/A
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Fan Silencer for Eryone Thinker S V2 / SE PSU

The fan of the PSU is about 10-15 db quieter with this addon.

I've used the preinstalled screws from the fan.

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>A simple dial indicator holder I made in order to level my Eryone Thinker SE bed more easily. Very useful with the update to marlin 2.0, in which manual mesh bed leveling is introduced.<br>
My design doesn&apos;t clip to the dial indicator on purpose, so that you don&apos;t need supports during printing. Just use a bit of tape to hold it in place, never had it fall down or anything even when using weak paper tape.</p>
<p>To use, disconnect the hot end assembly first, it is secured using two screws, then use the same screws to secure my holder in the same slot. Make sure to heat up your bed to your usual printing temp (60C for me) as it will slightly expand and produce measuring inaccuracies otherwise. After mesh bed leveling is performed print a bed leveling test to tune your z offset.</p>
<p>Of course this accessory can be used to do simple 4-corners bed leveling only, and will produce great results either way</p>
<p>!IMPORTANT!<br>
This design is based on a 60mm diameter dial indicator. If you use a different size dial indicator please post a comment so I can see what I can do :)</p>
<p>Post your makes!</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>0.25</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>15%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=eSun+PLA%2B+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        eSun PLA+ PLA                    </a>

                    Light Green
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I used a resolution of 0.25 in order to speed up the print, which clocks at around 1 hour with faster printing speeds</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/aa/41/12/5c/ff/photo5857406167435817945.jpg"></p>
<h3 class="thing-component-header design how-i-designed-this">How I Designed This</h3>
<div><p>I used Fusion 360 for modeling, added clearance for the two rollers screws popping up in the front and ensured that the dial indicator would sit low enough to be used higher or lower on the bed</p></div>
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Dial indicator holder for Eryone Thinker

A simple dial indicator holder I made in order to level my Eryone Thinker SE bed more easily. Very useful with the update to marlin 2.0, in which manual mesh bed leveling is introduced. 
My design doesn't clip to the dial indicator on purpose, so that you don't need supports during printing. Just use a bit of tape to hold it in place, never had it fall down or anything even when using weak paper tape.

To use, disconnect the hot end assembly first, it is secured using two screws, then use the same screws to secure my holder in the same slot. Make sure to heat up your bed to your usual printing temp (60C for me) as it will slightly expand and produce measuring inaccuracies otherwise. After mesh bed leveling is performed print a bed leveling test to tune your z offset.

Of course this accessory can be used to do simple 4-corners bed leveling only, and will produce great results either way

!IMPORTANT!
This design is based on a 60mm diameter dial indicator. If you use a different size dial indicator please post a comment so I can see what I can do :)

Post your makes!

<p>A low poly model for 3D-printing of Rodin&apos;s Le Po&#xE8;te, The poet in English, and commonly know as The Thinker.</p>

<p>Both models are hard to print but the easy to print one uses bridges for the worst overhangs, and has a smaller &quot;hand&quot; to make printing easier.</p>

<p>As this model became quite popular over at Thingiverse I thought I should share it here.</p>

<p>Legal notice for Etsy&apos;s legal team: <strong>HEY THIS IS MY MODEL SINCERELY - LEO S.</strong></p>


Lowest poly "The Thinker"

A low poly model for 3D-printing of Rodin's Le Poète, The poet in English, and commonly know as The Thinker.

Both models are hard to print but the easy to print one uses bridges for the worst overhangs, and has a smaller "hand" to make printing easier.

As this model became quite popular over at Thingiverse I thought I should share it here.

Legal notice for Etsy's legal team: HEY THIS IS MY MODEL SINCERELY - LEO S.


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