The HomeCube - Spool holders

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<p><strong>Note:</strong> This file set is an extension to the <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/99050-the-homecube-main-page-a-smarter-printer-enclosure">HomeCube</a> enclosure project. To make use of this file set, you have to download the <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/99050-the-homecube-main-page-a-smarter-printer-enclosure/files">basic file set and building instructions PDF</a> as well.</p><p>These are the filament spool holders I originally designed for the HomeCube enclosure but which are generally universal and can be used with most 3D printers, with or without an enclosure.&nbsp;</p><p>There are virtually hundreds of printable spool holder designs available. Each one has its pros and cons, none of them is perfect. And this one is no exception...<br>So, why did I design another spool holder at all? Well, there is a combination of features I wanted to have but could not find in any model available. In particular, these are:</p><ul><li>Minimal space consumption (even in a group of multiple spool holders, mounted at different angles).</li><li>Mounting point independent from the printer frame to avoid transfer of tremors to the printer (and the print).</li><li>Minimal (practically no) vibration and inertia/breakaway torque</li><li>Smooth and unhearable operation.</li><li>Use of different spool sizes up to 100 mm width without any need of adjustment.</li><li>Possibility of standing as well as hanging mount.</li></ul><p>Well, the result of my efforts is what you can download from this page. Please note that, even if you are not going to build a HomeCube, you will still need the building instructions PDF linked above to learn how to assemble the spool holders.</p>