Filament Spool Stand for Rubbermaid Container

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<p><strong>UPDATE 2018-12-19</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deepened container so PC4-M5 connector clears ground if placed flat.</li> <li>Reduced flap count to 1.</li> </ul> <p><strong>UPDATE 2018-12-16</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reduced hole from 6mm to 5mm to reduce height and print time. Now uses PC4-M5 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11B799/) instead of PC4-M6.</li> <li>Old file is now named "Cloudy." This fits the cheaper container.</li> <li>Added new file "Clear" that fits the Premium, Zylar, clear plastic version.</li> </ul> <p><strong>UPDATE 2018-12-11</strong></p> <ul> <li>Moved ParametricRewindSpoolHolder to separate entry: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>UPDATE 2018-12-08</strong></p> <ul> <li>Adjusted dimensions to maximize space in container.</li> <li>Removed desiccant holder and raised spool to allow any desiccant solution underneath.</li> <li>Included STL of ParametricRewindSpoolHolder (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111</a>) with settings set to fit.</li> <li>Included STEP file.</li> <li>now supports/requires a 96mm axle.</li> <li>Threaded filament hole.</li> </ul> <hr/> <p>This is a filament spool stand built into a custom lid for the Rubbermaid 21 cup container.</p> <p>Putting all of the relevant elements in a custom printed lid alleviates any need to drill or modify the original container. Just print and...print.</p> <p>Also, the original lid requires force to remove and I didn't find that ideal when the lid is the base.</p> <p>Unlike most other Rubbermaid spool stand designs out there, this one utilizes a central axle in order to work with the parametric auto-spool holder. (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3252111</a>). Regardless, it can fit any 96mm length axle and hub.</p> <p>I spent a fair amount of time reverse engineering the original lid in order to design one that gets a good snap on and holds in place.</p> <p>Features a hole in the front that can be used as-is or fitted with a PC4-M5 connector for complete air-tightness.</p> <p>The axle rests have stoppers to prevent a 96mm axle from sliding off. but if you have a longer axle that will be held in place by the container walls, the stoppers were made thin in order to be easily clipped off.</p> <p>To get started, you'll need</p> <ul> <li>1x Rubbermaid 21-Cup Dry Food Container (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JM8C2B0)</li> <li>A hub and axle (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3277870</a>)</li> <li>2x 608 bearings for the hub (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6FL8TW)</li> </ul> <p>For the complete experience, you'll also want</p> <ul> <li>1x PC4-M5 connector (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11B799/)</li> <li>A small bit of PTFE for the connector (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUPV9KC)</li> <li>1x Desiccant box (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015OTBKAA)</li> </ul> <p>NOTE:</p> <ul> <li>The stand fits a 96mm axle.</li> <li>The stand fits a maximum hub of 84mm, as the arms are 86mm apart.</li> </ul> <p>I recommend printing in PETG since it needs a bit of flex to snap. PLA works but requires more effort to unsnap.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>i3 MK3</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.2mm</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>20%</p> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com?linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thingiverse09-20&amp;linkId=e4759bff1fa9a55a0f897d801ce2d765&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Amazon</a> Petg</p> Category: 3D Printer Accessories