Prusament Spool Turntable/Rotating Stand

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<p>I really liked the <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/35694-rotary-plate-prusament-spool-upcycling">design </a>by <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/45054-yoji">Yoji</a>, recycling an empty Prusament spool, minimal use of filament and optional changing colour plates, but I wanted to have it a bit smaller, so, inspired by it, I designed a new one.</p><h3>Changes</h3><ol><li>Since I wanted the height to be smaller, I removed the use of the cardboard core and instead designed both pieces to fit the plastic parts of the spool. (If you want to use the cardboard cores, the <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/27181-prusament-screw-top-container-v2">containers </a>by <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/19343-uko">Uko</a> are a good choice)</li><li>Remodelled both pieces to use as few filament and height as possible (by my ability), have a bit of symmetry while staying easy to print.</li><li>Extra minor changes due to redesign, chamfers for easy installation of the bearings and tolerances so the bearings don't touch certain parts and avoid friction.</li></ol><p><strong>Before and After:</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/7e4adc90-bddd-44c6-93f5-0bab8bbd496b/image-min.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%227c3b25ac-851e-4b7e-bd93-c722d342460d%22%2C%22w%22%3A8000%2C%22h%22%3A3000%7D"></figure><h3>Printing</h3><p>Printed the parts in 0.2mm layer height using PLA on a 0.4 nozzle.</p><p>Some supports can be good to ensure the tolerances.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/6ebf94d6-543d-4161-a8be-eb39eca720e3/screenshot-2022-01-11-153638.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22c5af5919-d83d-4c39-8812-39aec53086f5%22%2C%22w%22%3A1683%2C%22h%22%3A876%7D"></figure><p><i>↳ Feature analysis in PrusaSlicer.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Assembly</h3><p>The parts used (apart from the printed ones) are the same:</p><ul><li>1 Empty Prusament Spool</li><li>3 x 608 bearings</li><li>Printed parts (Top/Bottom.3mf)</li></ul><p>The parts are symmetric on one side and can be installed in any orientation.</p><p>However, the Bottom part (where the bearings will stay) has a little piece, this makes that the rotating part of the bearing doesn't touch the part and the centre does.</p><p>So following the naming in assembly is advised.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/aa1f3fd9-3b7b-4f61-a5ef-9a0f212fc0b5/screenshot-2022-01-11-144028.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22beba09ae-738e-4a53-a302-437112cc2709%22%2C%22w%22%3A1603%2C%22h%22%3A856%7D"></figure><p><i>↳ Analysis of the Bearing and Bottom part</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Optional</h4><p>Like the original, so far we talked about the main rotating parts, but we also have some add-ons, namely:</p><ul><li>Flat plate</li><li>Foots</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h5>Plates</h5><p>If you want to have multiple surfaces, different colours, then flat plates are recommended.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/8784705e-838a-4059-8f89-bf8f89cbfa58/image-min-min.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22154b37d2-29d1-4131-8bb4-c287744f19e9%22%2C%22w%22%3A8000%2C%22h%22%3A3000%7D"></figure><p><i>↳&nbsp;1mm Thickness 200mm wide plate installed.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plates are available in 0.6/1mm thickness and 60/180/200mm size.</p><p>0.6 sizes are good for a more transparent look.</p><p>Infill pattern setting can be changed to give plates different looks. (<strong>Print Settings → Infill → Top/Bottom fill pattern</strong>)</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/4f39f13b-5ad1-43b2-af3f-925dffe4f4e2/image.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2254f111cf-d4bd-4218-8744-b38dfe1ea9af%22%2C%22w%22%3A1350%2C%22h%22%3A811%7D"></figure><p><i>↳ Feature analysis in PrusaSlicer, Octagram Spiral.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h5>Foots&nbsp;</h5><p>The feet give the piece a nice finishing touch and also raise the design a bit so the plastic part isn't scratching the surface. Add some anti-slip stickers as well.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/d73f4cd5-a3e1-43cf-a287-7300dec15a98/img_20220111_144838.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22f87838e5-c1b3-405f-82b6-5a8d253fafe7%22%2C%22w%22%3A4000%2C%22h%22%3A3000%7D"></figure><p>If you, like me, want to position the feet in a precise way so they are spaced equally, hope this helps:</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/117059/rich_content/08cf0499-a1bf-4e3d-ab28-ce773e55f871/screenshot-2022-01-11-152350.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%224ed5ddcf-63a5-40e0-84da-3333ac64c1ff%22%2C%22w%22%3A1697%2C%22h%22%3A1128%7D"></figure>