Monoprice Select Mini Spool Holder

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The ZiggTech spool holder lets you mount most types of 3D filament spools with minimal binding, unlike the OEM spool holder. The spool holder also significantly improves how well the Monoprice Mini can print flexible filaments. Bowden tube extruders are at a disadvantage to direct gear extruders for printing flexible filaments because the filament drive is so far from the extruder. Flexible filament acts as a damper expanding and contracting as it's pushed and pulled. This can cause buildup in the nozzle and eventually jamming and failed prints. By aligning the spool with the drive, less tension is placed on the filament which leads to less deformation. If you'd like to buy one, the link below will take you to my Amazon product page, and should provide you with a 10% discount. If you have any problems, please let me know. https://www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A17BY679BM2DOX It just mounts to the top of the printer with three screws; I'd recommend getting the below screws. You should be able to find them in a hardware store. M3 Machine screw 8mm in Length Qty 2 M3 Machine screw 15mm in Length Qty 1 The picture with arrows is figure 1, and DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 2. Installation Steps: 1) Remove the original spool holders from the slots on the side of the printer. 2) Remove screws 1, 3, and 4 as seen in Figure 1. Do not remove screw 2. 3) Place the spool holder onto the Select Mini as shown in Figure 1. 4) Using a Philips screwdriver, screw in the long screw into hole 1 as shown in Figure 1. 5) Using a Philips screwdriver, screw the short screws provided into holes 3 and 4 as shown in Figure 1. 6) Installation is now complete; happy printing!