The better spool holder - M3D The Micro

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This spool holder is designed to: - Align the spool so it faces the print head, unlike the standard spool holder. This helps the filament run much better. - Be extremely sturdy. M24x3 threads match perfectly. - Be fully printable with [M3D The Micro](https://printm3d.com/). This is my first released thing where I've put in extra effort, so all comments and improvement ideas are welcome! Oh there's a #FilamentChallenge running! Okay! Currently printing this thing on the M3D. Pics will follow... The threads are M24x3; you might have to clean them up after printing to get them fitting properly. (But once they do, they're awesome!) # Prints ## Variation 1: Easier cleanup = easier to make This variation can be cleaned using regular threading tools. * 2 x [Clip v2](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578345) * [Roll](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578346) ## Variation 1b (*Recommended*): Better fit on M3D Just printed the exact same profile used in the clip and it fits perfectly, though that part was much smaller. * 2 x [Clip v3](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578947) * [Roll](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578346) ## Variation 2: Easier roll swap This might be harder to clean; you need a left-handed M24x3 tool to clean it. (Good luck, and buy me one while you're at it!) * [Clip v2](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578345) * [Clip v2 with left-handed threads](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578378) * [Roll with left-handed threads on the other side](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1578583) ## Old revisions if someone prefers them * [Clip v1](http://www.thingiverse.com/download:1577638) # Changes - v2 includes a nicer-looking clip with rounded edges. - Fixed threads being left-handed on the other end of the roll - Added that old roll version back since it might be nicer for some =D - v2 clip fits okay but could be nicer. v3 clip is that. I haven't printed this yet, so that's beta. SHOULD be closer to the original clip than v2. (Just very subtle adjustments here and there..)