Ender 3 ball bearing spool holder sidemount

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**MODEL** This is another spool holder designed specifically for the Ender 3, although it should also work well with the Ender 3 Pro and potentially even the Ender 5, but I have not tested that. It significantly reduces drag resistance on the filament spool to nearly zero, which means you should no longer experience any feeding problems (no more grinding!). Additionally, you can save some space because it can hang freely as seen in the picture. Please be aware that it's possible for a family member or pet to accidentally knock the spool over if they bump into it, but it is much more stable than one might initially think. **PRINTING** Be cautious when printing this spool holder, as it is still a work in progress due to the large size of its parts and their difficulty in fitting on the build plate. Therefore, if you use any clips to secure the build plate down, be sure to check that they won't interfere with the print before attempting to print this. It's only possible to print the holder parts at an angle of around 45 degrees due to their size. If I find the time, I will try to shrink these parts down a bit to make them easier to print. **PARTS NEEDED** Four 6001-2RS ball bearings are required, which need to be inserted into the rolls (see picture 3). Two poles and two rolls are also necessary, along with one right part and one left part (which can have either a cutout for damper feet or not). If you want to use damper feet, here is a link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3541279