SINGLE BEARING SPOOL HOLDER w/ TIMELAPSE COVERS

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For installation on 30mm diameter hole on stock printer brackets (sheet metal). 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 this will be a better solution.

Other parts necessary for this build are:

• 1x M5x80 hex nut and bolt that connects all the parts together
• cheap 608 sk8 bearing
• superglue or composite glue for the lock ring and hub adapter and maybe the bearing

Some printers may have issues with easy unwinding due to vibrations and low friction of this design, this may be easily countered with a simple addition of a tape or zip tie on crucial places to add some friction, be sure not to overdo it as it may result in extruder skipping.
It needs to be dialed in on any bearing spool holders but some filaments benefit from less friction, see what best suits your print setup

SPOOL COVERS:

I have cobbled up some removable spool covers mesh racing wheel, roulette... 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.

https://www.printables.com/model/228494-roulette-spool-cover-spinning-top

https://www.printables.com/model/228495-racing-wheel-key-tray-models

https://www.printables.com/model/318619-spool-cover-spinner

I bet you find this design somewhat helpful, saved you some bucks on less bearings so feel free to leave a like at least

My other designs

https://www.thingiverse.com/thesloppyapprentice/designs

https://www.printables.com/social/296116-the-sloppy-apprentice/models

Take a look at my youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKU0euRjGItYjY0grGPFjw