Printed Solid Enclosure - Modified (Dual) Spool Holder

prusaprinters

<p>This is a modification* for the Printed Solid Enclosure Spool Holder to make it a dual spool holder. (based on the Prusa enclosure)</p> <ul> <li>Modification used existing hardware and does require cutting of the existing support brackets from the spool holder.</li> </ul> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>This is a modification of the existing spool holder that comes with the PrintedSolid Enclosure for the Prusa MK3s.<br/> You will need a piece of PVC pipe for holding the reels (see below)</p> <p><em>Yes, there are probably other alternatives out there, but this was a fun project to do in Fusion 360 and makes use of existing parts.</em></p> <p>I personally like have two spools on the printer; one for printing, the other ready for my next print or if I'm switching colors.</p> <p>The modification makes use of the existing hardware and MDF supports for the spool holder.</p> <p><strong>You will need to cut the tabs on the MDF supports so that the screws are long enough to reattach them to the top of the enclosure.</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need to print the following:</strong><br/> (2) support clips<br/> (1) base support<br/> (1) (set of two) ring nuts<br/> (1) threaded tube<br/> (1) spacer</p> <p>I used PETG for my base as I wanted something strong for supporting the MDF panels.<br/> I used PLA for the parts, the choice is yours.</p> <p><strong>This was designed for printing, so no supports are required.<br/> Use brims and extra perimeters as defined in the 3MF files.</strong></p> <p><strong>PVC</strong>: I used a piece of PVC that was 10" long and O.D. 7/8".</p> <p><strong>Mounting:</strong><br/> Use the base part as a template to align where you want to drill the holes (see photo). I recommend that you tape (inside and out) where you will drill so that you don't ruin the veneer.</p> <p>Use the existing screws and nuts to mount the MDF to the top; going through the base as shown in the photos.</p>