21-Cup Filament Silo w/spool holder for Qidi X-MAX

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The original spool holder on the Qidi X-MAX fell short of expectations, so I decided to create my own by combining Jarret Burkey's remix and Thingiverse thing #3138757. The main objective was to alleviate the strain on the filament when it's near the edges of the print bed, where it tends to rub against and bend with large prints. I also wanted to enclose the filament in a can for better humidity control; to achieve this, I've incorporated a $20 Govee sensor inside. In the future, I plan to add a heater to the design as well, but I haven't been able to find a compact one yet. The current contraption is likely over-engineered with too many parts, but it was constructed using what I already had on hand while prototyping. Additionally, I've added a Capricorn tube secured by a PC4-M10 fitting to the can. This design serves as another idea for those looking to upgrade or replace the stock holder.