Customizable Filament Holder for 45mm & 90mm spools

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This design was created by user @HugoHuge and I've added a new filament holder brace that allows for 45mm spool compatibility (3DPNFilHoldBrace_45.stl). This design meets all the basic requirements: • It fits most objects with a flat top surface and printer frame when customized. • It can easily hold the weight of 1+ kg spools. • It fits between other spools if necessary. • Now featuring a new brace for 45mm spools. In addition to these criteria, I've optimized for: • Print quality: Friction-less rolling is achieved by adding bearings, eliminating the need for extruder stepper motor pulling. • Economic design: Holes have been added in the guide to reduce material use and shorten print time without compromising strength. To further optimize efficiency, the guide has been separated from the brace. Simply print multiple braces and position them as needed. For ease of use: • Place the guide in the bracket, hang the spool on the guide, and you're good to go. • If another guide is adjacent to the one you want to use, there's no need to remove it. You can place a spool on top of two guides. To make printing easier: • All objects are oriented for minimal support requirements, low friction when using the holder, and strong parts. You can find a brace designed to fit around 3/4"x 1.5" and many other braces compatible with various printer brands and models. To complete your setup, you'll need two 608zz bearings (also available in old skateboard/longboard wheels) or print the ones provided in the download files: • Amazon Spain: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07VDRZDSC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_xRnIEbZ75PH8D UPDATE (07/08/2020): The brace for 45mm spools has been fixed, thanks to @themacboy for reporting the issue. UPDATE (04/04/2020): A main brace for 45mm spools was added. UPDATE (27/07/2018): Braces were added for Prusa i3 Mk2 & Mk3 and Anet A8. UPDATE (30/07/2018): A brace was added for printers using 2020 extruder aluminium, specifically designed for the CR10-Ender3. UPDATE (31/07/2018): A wall mount was added. UPDATE (05/08/2018): A brace was added for the standard Creality3D metal plate included with the CR-10, Ender 3, and CR-X. Thanks to user Sw0rd for assisting in designing this one! UPDATE (06/08/2018): A brace was added for the Ultimaker 2(+). UPDATE (26/08/2018): A plastic bearing with increased friction was added. If you experience problems with normal bearings, use this option. You can also add graphite powder lubricant between the roller and plastic bearing for better rolling. UPDATE (30/09/2018): The source file for the brace (.step) has been made available. UPDATE (17/11/2018): A stand was added. UPDATE (20/03/2019): Source files for all models (.step) are now available. If you have any remarks, please leave them in the comments!