Eric's Spool Holder

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This versatile tool offers multiple uses without requiring any bearings or spinning mechanisms like its counterparts do. https://youtu.be/z8jXS6NiBwA http://ericprints.blogspot.com/ http://www.thingiverse.com/make:296959 http://www.protoparadigm.com/5DollarFilament http://gizmodorks.com/3d-printing/ Print Settings: Printer: Prototype Notes: For a smoother spinning experience, use SpinRodSmall for center alignment (ideal for small stepper motors). To achieve a more challenging spin, use SpinRodLarge for off-center alignment (better suited for larger stepper motors). Printed in Simplify3D with optimized settings, the design features 0.250 layer thickness and 20% infill for most sections, except for the threads, which were printed at 0.100 layer thickness and 20% infill. This unique approach allows for faster printing and exceptional thread quality. The female thread is precisely 110% larger than its male counterpart, ensuring a seamless connection. To achieve these high-quality results, I employed Cooling/Speed Overrides in Simplify3D, adjusting the print speed for layers below 15.0 seconds and allowing speed reductions down to 20%. This innovative technique, which I term "active cooling," enables efficient printing while maintaining exceptional quality, particularly in areas like threads, where precision is crucial.