FFA5M Pro Easy-Roll Spool Upgrade
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A smooth-rolling upgrade that keeps the spool in the back instead of relocating it to the side.
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This is a smooth-rolling upgrade for the rear spool holder on the FlashForge Adventurer 5M Pro. Most mods relocate the spool to the side, which isn't for everyone. This one keeps it right where FlashForge designed it, but makes it actually work well.
The print uses a pair of 608 bearings to let the spool rotate smoothly on a center roller, reducing drag and helping the extruder feed cleanly. No extra brackets, no weird side mounts, and no changes to the printer’s footprint.
Install is quick: print the parts, drop in the two 608 bearings, slide the roller into place, secure it with a ziptie, and you’re done. A simple, reliable upgrade that keeps everything tidy on the back of the machine.
Print as-is. Supports are required on the roller. I used normal (auto) supports and reduced the top Z distance to 0.1 for a tight fit. Just pop it off.
Note that there are grooves that can be used to optionally secure the bearings in place, not that they should go anywhere.
Original model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3020026
Remixed by: https://www.printables.com/model/754078-frictionless-side-spool-holder-for-adventurer-5m-p
Remixed from model by @MuadDib_1684376, however I think it's fair to say that my changes are essentially based on HugoHuge's Thingverse model.