126 film cartridge for 35mm film

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Since I scored a couple Kodak Instamatic cameras for rock-bottom prices at local yard sales, I decided to take them for a spin. I was stumped, however, when I couldn't find any free 126 film replacements or suitable 3D printables to download. So, here's the solution for everyone with an Instamatic or compatible camera at home. I had to ditch the film retention pin in the camera, as it was marring the sprocket holes. To use this replacement cartridge, you'll only need one M3 screw to secure the film spool together. I opted not to test black PLA and instead used black tape to seal the cardridge. There are some top-notch YouTube videos out there on reloading old 126 cardridges with 35mm film; follow those tutorials for the best results when loading my custom cardridge.