Filament Spool Detangler

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If you encounter issues with tangled filament during printing, this solution might provide some relief. The detangling device essentially rides on the filament as it unwinds and uses a wedge on its front to separate filament before it leaves the spool. The filament then flows through the hole at the top of the device into the shared extruder. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: High Infill: 10% Project: Filament Spool Detangler Objectives Students will gain more expertise in either Tinkercad or 123D Design. Audiences This project can be completed by individuals of any age, grade level, or skill set. The design is remarkably simple and consists of two resized cubes, one resized cylinder, and one resized hole cube. Preparation To begin, you need a basic understanding of how to use Tinkercad and 123D Design. You will also require your computer, filament, and 3D printer. Steps Step 1: Place a cube on the workplane and resize it to 30 mm wide by 55 mm long by 5 mm tall. Step 2: Place another cube on the workplane, resizing it to approximately 10 mm wide by 15 mm long by 4 mm tall. Move this box 5 mm above the workplane and align it with the first box. Step 3: Insert a cylinder hole onto the workplane and resize it to your preferred diameter for filament. Rotate it 90 degrees and move it to the center of the smaller box. Step 4: Place a cube hole on the workplane, rotating it 45 degrees. Resize this hole slightly longer than the width of your detangler and position it at the edge of your device. Step 5: Group all objects together. Results Your finished product should resemble the one in the provided images.