Ender 3 Angled Spool Holder Extension
Ender 3 Angled Spool Holder Extension
Published 2020-10-19T05:50:16+00:00
Ender 3 angled spool holder extension.
Angles the spool of filament to the left allowing for a better entry angle to the extruder. Removes the need for a filament guide arm, although I still would recommend a guide near the Z-axis stepper.
It also raises the spool to account for some of the height lost buy tilting it. I also have a dual Z-axis belt drive mechanism and needed the extra height to clear that.
Requires 2 M5x12 hex head bolts and nuts. The original bolts and new nuts attach the stock spool holder to the extension. The new bolts and original V-slot nuts attach the extension to the 2020 extrusion.
The new nuts are slotted in the extension and prevented from turning when the bolt is tighented. There are 2mm holes underneath for an allen key if you need to align or push the nuts out.
It doesn't need find detail, I printer with 0.28mm layer height and 0.4mm nozzel. I used 3mm wall, 2.8mm top/bottom and 30% infill. I needs some strength to acoid being crushed when the bolts are tightened.
Date published | 19/10/2020 |
Time to do | 3 - 20 minutes |
Material Quantity | 36 grams |
Dimensions | 63mm x 90.4mm x 20mm |
Support Free | YES |