Filament Spool Stand for Rubbermaid Container

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**UPDATE 2018-12-19** - Deepened container so PC4-M5 connector clears ground if placed flat. - Reduced flap count to one. **UPDATE 2018-12-16** - Reduced hole from 6mm to 5mm to reduce height and print time. Now uses PC4-M5 instead of PC4-M6. - Old file is now named "Cloudy," fitting the cheaper container. - Added new file "Clear" that fits the Premium, Zylar clear plastic version. **UPDATE 2018-12-11** - Moved ParametricRewindSpoolHolder to separate entry: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870 **UPDATE 2018-12-08** - Adjusted dimensions to maximize space in container. - Removed desiccant holder and raised spool to allow any desiccant solution underneath. - Included STL of ParametricRewindSpoolHolder with settings set to fit. - Included STEP file. - Now supports/requires a 96mm axle. - Threaded filament hole. ----------------------------------- This is a filament spool stand built into a custom lid for the Rubbermaid 21-cup container. Putting all relevant elements in a custom printed lid alleviates any need to drill or modify the original container. Just print and go. Also, the original lid requires force to remove and I didn't find that ideal when the lid is the base. Unlike most other Rubbermaid spool stand designs out there, this one utilizes a central axle to work with the parametric auto-spool holder. (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111). It can fit any 96mm length axle and hub. I spent a fair amount of time reverse engineering the original lid in order to design one that gets a good snap on and holds in place. Features a hole in the front that can be used as-is or fitted with a PC4-M5 connector for complete air-tightness. The axle rests have stoppers to prevent a 96mm axle from sliding off. But if you have a longer axle, it will be held in place by the container walls, and the stoppers were made thin to be easily clipped off. To get started, you'll need: - 1x Rubbermaid 21-Cup Dry Food Container (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JM8C2B0) - A hub and axle (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870) - 2x 608 bearings for the hub (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6FL8TW) For a complete experience, you'll also want: - 1x PC4-M5 connector (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11B799/) - A small bit of PTFE for the connector (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUPV9KC) - 1x Desiccant box (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OTBKAA) NOTE: - The stand fits a 96mm axle. - The stand fits a maximum hub of 84mm, as the arms are 86mm apart. I recommend printing in PETG since it needs a bit of flex to snap. PLA works but requires more effort to unsnap.