Filament Spool Stand for Rubbermaid Container

UPDATE 2018-12-19

• Deepened container so PC4-M5 connector clears ground if placed flat.
• Reduced flap count to 1.

UPDATE 2018-12-16

• Reduced hole from 6mm to 5mm to reduce height and print time. Now uses PC4-M5 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11B799/) instead of PC4-M6.
• Old file is now named "Cloudy." This fits the cheaper container.
• Added new file "Clear" that fits the Premium, Zylar, clear plastic version.

UPDATE 2018-12-11

• Moved ParametricRewindSpoolHolder to separate entry: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870

UPDATE 2018-12-08

• Adjusted dimensions to maximize space in container.
• Removed desiccant holder and raised spool to allow any desiccant solution underneath.
• Included STL of ParametricRewindSpoolHolder (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111) with settings set to fit.
• Included STEP file.
• now supports/requires a 96mm axle.
• Threaded filament hole.

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This is a filament spool stand built into a custom lid for the Rubbermaid 21 cup container.

Putting all of the relevant elements in a custom printed lid alleviates any need to drill or modify the original container. Just print and...print.

Also, the original lid requires force to remove and I didn't find that ideal when the lid is the base.

Unlike most other Rubbermaid spool stand designs out there, this one utilizes a central axle in order to work with the parametric auto-spool holder. (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111). Regardless, it can fit any 96mm length axle and hub.

I spent a fair amount of time reverse engineering the original lid in order to design one that gets a good snap on and holds in place.

Features a hole in the front that can be used as-is or fitted with a PC4-M5 connector for complete air-tightness.

The axle rests have stoppers to prevent a 96mm axle from sliding off. but if you have a longer axle that will be held in place by the container walls, the stoppers were made thin in order to be easily clipped off.

To get started, you'll need

• 1x Rubbermaid 21-Cup Dry Food Container (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JM8C2B0)
• A hub and axle (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870)
• 2x 608 bearings for the hub (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6FL8TW)

For the complete experience, you'll also want

• 1x PC4-M5 connector (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11B799/)
• A small bit of PTFE for the connector (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUPV9KC)
• 1x Desiccant box (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OTBKAA)

NOTE:

• The stand fits a 96mm axle.
• The stand fits a maximum hub of 84mm, as the arms are 86mm apart.

I recommend printing in PETG since it needs a bit of flex to snap. PLA works but requires more effort to unsnap.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

i3 MK3

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

0.2mm

Infill:

20%

Filament: Amazon Petg

Category: 3D Printer Accessories