Spool Holder for Ender 3 (Pro)

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Update 2020-01-02: Added a 15 mm longer version of the holder. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Update 2019-06-15: Constructed and uploaded a suitable nut as requested. In addition, a thin washer for the connection in case it becomes loose over time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This is another spool holder for the Creality Ender 3 (Pro) - my first creation. I designed it to be compatible with the nut from the original spool holder provided by Creality as I prefer their bayonet coupling more than a fine pitch thread. The length of the holder is 7.5 cm, so it should fit 1 kg spools (at least mine do). The axles for the bearings are not very tight, making them easily removable. You need two 608zz bearings, which I took from my old fidget spinner. There are six STL files for the holder: * Spool Holder 2B V1_00.stl: This is the complete holder. You may need support structures to print it. * Spool Holder 2B V1_00_top.stl: This is the upper part of the holder, which can be printed without support structures (flat). * Spool Holder 2B V1_00_bot.stl: This is the lower part of the holder, which can be printed without support structures (flat). * Spool Holder Axis.stl: This is the axis. You need two. * Spool Holder Nut.stl: This is the nut. If you already have one from the Ender 3 Pro, it's not needed. * Spool Holder Washer.stl: This is the washer. It's only required if the connection becomes loose. I printed the upper and lower parts in PLA and glued them together using two-component glue. Please post your make. Thank you.