Ender-3 V3 Top Spool Holder (Front Facing)
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A front-facing spool holder for the Creality Ender-3 V3 that is mounted at the top of the frame, includes roller.
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Note: This spool holder is designed to bypass the Filament Sensor - for a spool holder that supports a re-siting of the Filament Sensor see Ender-3 V3 Top Spool Holder (Rear Facing).
What is it with Creality and their unpopular spool holder positioning recently? The K1 series is a standout for this, but the E3V3 isn't well-liked either. It almost doubles the width of the printer footprint, and can cause filament to get tangled up in the wiring. The fact that they all come with printable alternative spool holders kinda shows that they know this…
Anyway - I felt that the spool holder model that comes with the E3V3 was a bit dull, so I designed my own. It also has the advantage of being bolted in place. This was designed in OnShape CAD and printed with Orca Slicer on Creality K1 and Creality Ender-3 V3. I used PLA+ for the frame, but any type of PLA will work for the other parts (especially Silk for the Logos).
In addition you'll need 2 M3x10 or M3x12 bolts and 2 M608 Bearings - I've included some print-in-place ones which have worked very well for me (see below).
The Frame is designed to be printed at an angle with some supports. The supports are minimal and don't touch any of the front visual faces, I've found that they all come free easily. Here are images of where I put the support paint in Orce Slicer along with the preview:
I've also included some snap-in Logos and text. They're not necessary of course, but I like the effect. If they're not fitting for you try adjusting the X-Y compensation a little (as small as 0.05mm can make a difference) to make them a little thinner.
The Roller mechanism and upper frame dimensions are derived from this model:
K1/K1 Max Table Top Spool Holder
The Roller bearings are from this excellent collection:
Print in place bearings
I've included their Default and Loose versions of the M608 bearing here.
Once printed and assembled, the Holder should slot on top of the E3V3 frame, just angle it in from the back. You can then bolt it in place to the two screw holes that are there.
I hope you find this useful, do post any makes you do, plus any issues or improvements you may have.
EdinBearDragon
E3V3 Collection
This is part of a collection of Ender-3 V3 Mods, designed to fit with the aesthetic of the printer.
