Filament Cutter

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Automatic end of spool filament cutter to ensure clean cut end enters the extruder. See Loading and Setting https://youtu.be/i6RkuRQJ6Ls See in action https://youtu.be/EXtPaSZ5Olk Please read the pdf file that accompanies the stl's for information regarding construction. Please pay particular attention to the safety advice re working with the blades. Not suitable for children. For this project you will also need: • 3 of M3 x 10mm Self tapping screws • 2 of M3 x 12mm Steel Dowel Pins • 10 of 20mm x 10mm x 3mm Neodymium Magnets • 1 of 9mm Stanley Blades • Optional 4 of gel feet A kit of these parts is available on eBay if you are struggling to buy these individually. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143929626365?ul_noapp=true The pdf document explains where to put pauses during slicing and what additional hardware is required to complete this project. A kit of additional hardware is available, please follow the link included. The filament cutter will cut the last 50mm of filament off the spool to ensure a clean tail enters the extruder and subsequently retracts cleanly from the extruder whilst required to do so for filament replenishment. So far this has only been tested on PLA and PETG. Please advise if you test on other materials.