Lateral spool holder

For your 2.5kg/3kg spools

Max spool’s width: 10.5cm

Assembly time : 15 min

Components:

  • 30cm PTFE tube (inside diameter: 3.2mm ; outside diameter: 4.8mm) available on our shop here
  • 2 bearings 8x22x7 mm     available on our shop here
  • M3 screws and nuts
  • M4 screws and nuts
  • 1 PrusaBox MK3 crossbeam

Files in “14C_Lateral_spool_Holder” folder:

  • 14C_lateral_spool_Holder_mk4 or mk3
  • 14C_lateral_spool_Holder_spool_axis_roller_brake

    Step 1 Roller assembly and box set-up

    Lateral spool holder
    Lateral spool holder (2)
    Lateral spool holder Lateral spool holder (2)

    Assemble the top mount and mottom mount to your enclosure

    You will need to change your corner in order to have the one with a hole

    Insert one bearing into each end of the roller

    Assemble printed parts together with M3*12 screws

    Assemble the printed brake with a M3*12 screws. Don’t tighten too much, you might tighten it later if necessary

    Step 2 Assemble the holder

    Lateral spool holder (3)
    Lateral spool holder (4)
    Lateral spool holder (3) Lateral spool holder (4)

    Assemble the filament guide on the crossbeam. Don’t tighten too much as you will need to adjust the position

    Assemble both top and bottom crossbeam parts with M3 screws and nuts

    Assemble the roller on the crossbeam with one M3 screw

    Place the lateral spool holder into top and bottom mount

    Add the PTFE tube

    Step 3 Installing the filament guide

    Use screws of the logo plate to secure the filament guide

    Insert PTFE tube through the two halves of the filament guide and the hole in the left corner.

    You have successfully assembled the lateral spool holder!