Customizable Spool to Holder Adapter

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Customizable parametric adapter to let spools of filament more snugly fit the arms to which they are attached. I have a CR10 Mini and a 1kg spool of filament is very difficult for the printer because the spool doesn't fit snugly on the holder. I designed a parametric adapter that can be adjusted for spools and holders of various dimensions. Adjust parameters in Fusion 360 and print two of these and slide them on to each side of your filament spool. This reduces the strain on the machine and the force required to spin the spool. The important parameters are: SpoolDiameter: The interior diameter of your spool LipDiameter: The stopper on the end of your spool holder, if yours is like mine. If this isn't applicable you can use it as the the widest part over which your spool must fit. Spool Tolerance: The tolerance with which you want the piece to fit to your spool. 0.3 worked for me, but I could get away with it being just a hair more snug if I print this again. Lip Tolerance: Similar to spool tolerance, but how much clearance you need for it to fit over the lip for your spool holder. Bearing Diameter: This parameter is never used. I started out my design process by measuring as much information as possible and saving it for my design.