Marker Filament Colorer - for Bowden Setup - Ender 3 Pro - Colora Filamento

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[This is a new publication of the same object from Giuorg(https://www.thingiverse.com/giuorg/designs) because of issues with that being no more visible] Here is my design of a device to print colored part just using permanent markers! it allows you to print any color, just by using markers. Taking the idea from the "Sharpie Blender" made by Make Anything (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-138353) I designed from scratch a version suitable for and Ender 3 (Creality Ender 3 Pro specifically), that can be adapted to various bowden setup 3D printers. it works best with Sharpies markers, different brands can be tried. Printing and Assembly are fast and easy. just needs a consistent brim (8 to 12mm) for printing. Works BEST with TRANSPARENT FILAMENT. added a "PutYourOwnBracket" version, being without the specific bracket for the Ender 3 Pro so you can add the one you need for your printer! it works best with Sharpies markers, different brands can be tried. The printing is straightforward, and doesn't require supports, just requires a consistent BRIM (or raft) to avoid the part from falling. No issues were noticed for worsening of stringing or other, it may just be a little tricky to insert properly flexible filaments (issue solved by removing the bowden from the upper coupling, and inserting the filament by hand). For what regards the assembly, is not complicated and the required parts are (referring to a Creality Ender 3 Pro machine): - 1 additional bowden coupling of the M10 size; - 1 additional piece of bowden of more or less 60mm (59.5mm worked for me); - Marker Filament Colorer print; - Permanent markers; -> ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS <- 1. Print the Marker Filament Colorer: suggested use of a brim, suggested layer height of 0.16mm to obtain better quality thread. little post processing, such as sanding of the bottom part may be required. 2. Extract the bowden from the hot end, leaving the coupling in place. 3. Insert a piece of bowden tube of 59.5mm (approximately 60mm) in the hot end. 4. Remove the upper screw fixing the hot end cover. 5. Screw a second bowden coupling on top of the Marker Filament Colorer. 6. Assemble the Marker Filament Colorer on the hot end (the coupling should fit inside the bottom part of it) and screw the fixing screw of the hot end cover. 7. nsert back the bowden tube in the new upper coupling. --> You're Ready to GO!! [Thanks https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:533652 and https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:399545 for the object of the test prints!]