2015 Flashforge Creator Pro Universal Spool Holder RETAINER CLIP

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I had made a couple of the http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12470532015 Flashforge Creator Pro Universal Spool Holder Print Friendly things, but in using them I wanted to keep full depth spools and half size spools held firmly to the machine face. A retainer clip was needed to help position the spools properly. This is a work in progress; the first quick fix shots at a spool retainer have already led to ideas for improvements. One version sets a bit higher, seeming to work better on one spool I have, while the other design drops down on the front holes for full size spools and fits better in the back slot for half size spools. Please use or remix this design and improve it; I look forward to seeing more options. OpenScad code is included for modifications. Print Settings Printer: FLASHFORGE CREATOR PRO (2016) Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 25 Post-Printing Polishing the surface is an option if you feel it needs to be smoother for spool rotation resistance. I will acetone vapor polish it as soon as I can find a glass jar to use; I broke my last one. How I Designed This The design is simple and based on the 2015 Flashforge Creator Pro Universal Spool Holder Print Friendly size and shape. The outside diameter was based on large spool sizes, but I think either a few MM larger or smaller would work better for FlashForge spools, possibly not other brands. Maybe a taper cone or cone washers for inside and out could be done; however, I have run a couple two hour prints as it sits with no feed issues noted.