Universal conductor for organizer from the filament spool

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The device efficiently converts empty filament spools into organizers by drilling precise holes for compartment axes quickly and accurately. It can be easily adjusted to work with filaments from any manufacturer, regardless of varying shaft heights and diameters. The design includes compartments of whole and half heights created as parametric projects, allowing users to generate models tailored to specific spool dimensions through adjustments of three table parameters. The project also features two adjustable bushings that fit onto the bayonet lock parts of the conductor in the shaft hole of the spool. These bushings are automatically generated alongside the compartments. The conductor consists of a base and a "hand" that fits into slots with a 90-degree angle step. Drilling is performed through metal guide holes that prevent the appliance's plastic from melting or smashing. The guides, made from stainless M3 nuts, are fixed in a hand grip and their threads are drilled out with a 3 mm drill. They are then glued into both parts of the conductor in their saddles. Three such guides are required: one for the base and two for the "hand". To use the conductor, first insert the base part, optionally with its fit bushing, and choose its position to avoid future holes from overlapping original spool openings. Drill a 3 mm hole through the guide hole and fix the base to the spool with an M3 screw. Next, drill three more holes through the guide hole of the "hand" while it is fitted into slots of the base in the required position. Then, turn the spool over and put on the "hand" its fit bushing. Drill four holes that exactly match the previous ones on the first side.