QiDi Q-Max Filament Spool Strut Upgrade

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The QiDi X-Max printer is a relatively solidly built printer in general, except for the wobbly, pop-up style "travel case handle" spool holder. This upgrade corrects the shortcoming in design and prevents overall movement of the spool arrangement and rails. The blocks (2 needed) slip over each retractable rail and fit snugly at the base (of the rails) against the printer body itself, firmly within the factory molded slots provided (but which are strangely, not used by the build from factory). The block is printed upside down with no print supports required. The spool holder structure is satisfyingly solid once blocks are fitted. Fitting is simple, but requires a small Allen key to remove the small bolt holding the upper plastic spool clips in place, at the head of each vertical rail.