Tronxy XY-2 Pro Spool Holder

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I couldn't find a spool holder for Tronxy XY-2 Pro that suited my taste or came with bearings of the right size, so I designed one from scratch. Using the original metal spool holder as a base to stabilize even heavy spools appeals to me despite its flawed design for smooth rolling. Plastic spool holders without a metal base tend to bend under the weight of heavier spools. This new spool holder sits atop the original metal holder, relying on two 688ZZ bearings to rotate the spool silently and prevent bending. The design draws inspiration from two different holders: a roller and nut combination, some base elements borrowed from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4126370, and an idea taken from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4189495 (a good concept that led to creaking noises when spools turned).