Filament spool Carousel/ Prusa i3 mount & free standing base

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Edmonton3DPrints website: www.edmonton3dprints.ca I've created a concept design for a Prusa I3 spool holder using the Carousel approach. This design features direct access to filament for easy un-spooling by placing the spool over the hotend. A flat bottom plate is designed with fastening capabilities, allowing it to sit firmly on any flat surface and ensuring stackability. Each spool on the carousel is easily accessible for quick change-outs, and a small sponge piece fits into the spool plate slot for cleaning filament as it's fed into the hotend. Options include using either a 5/16" threaded rod with Z660 bearings or just pivot pins for added stability. Just four days ago, I decided to enter this design challenge. Since then, my learning curve has been steep due to lack of formal 3D design training and recent dabbles in design aspects related to 3D printing. A key issue arose during test prints, which were consistently too large, leading me to question my capabilities and work process. However, a deeper look revealed an underlying problem (see forum thread at https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1397645). I'll continue working on this project despite initial challenges and appreciate any support as I refine the design to meet scale requirements. Steps for setting up the spool holder follow: 1. The Prusa mount is configured first. 2. Second configuration consists of a modified carousel plate with arms; this design revision is demonstrated in an example STL file named with "example". 3. Finally, secure the carousel plate to any table surface using screws and washers through the angled slots. Enjoy your printing endeavors!