Minimalistic spool mount

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This text describes a customizable mounting system designed to work with minimalistic spools featuring a bearing center, such as brokentoaster's "Simple spool system" and CCphoto's "Another spool". The mount attaches at the back of a Cupcake 3D printer and includes a filament guide to direct the plastic into the extruder. Images show approximately one pound of plastic being held, but it can accommodate a full five-pound roll; however, overloading is not recommended due to potential torque impacts on the MakerBot's body panels. The STL files are made for M6 rods, yet the scad file allows for personalized rod sizing adaptability. The original mounting system can support up to two to three pounds of plastic before causing significant stress on the MakerBot's structure. Despite being designed for a specific minimalistic spool model, this mount can potentially work with other spools that share similar bearing centers. The provided STL files are specifically created for M6 rods, but the underlying scad file offers customization options to adjust the rod size as per the user's preference. This mounting system is compatible with numerous spool designs, including brokentoaster's "Simple spool system" and CCphoto's "Another spool", both of which are popular choices in the 3D printing community. It is designed for attachment to a Cupcake 3D printer model, providing an efficient filament guide to ensure smooth feeding of plastic into the extruder mechanism. The images showcase a typical load capacity of around one pound, though it can comfortably hold up to five pounds, although excessive loads should be avoided due to potential stress on the MakerBot's body panels. The mounting system is specifically designed for minimalistic spools with bearing centers and can also accommodate other similar designs like brokentoaster's "Simple spool system" or CCphoto's "Another spool". It attaches to the back of a Cupcake printer and features a guide to help direct filament into the extruder. The STL files are tailored for M6 rods, but the underlying scad file offers customization options allowing users to adjust rod size as needed. The mount can hold up to a full 5lb roll of plastic, though it's recommended not to exceed 2-3 pounds to prevent stress on the MakerBot's body panels.