IC3D Megaspool holder for TAZ 6

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Created to handle a IC3D Megaspool of filament in a top load configuration for the TAZ 6 printer. (May also fit other TAZ printers with a 130mm gap between the top frame elements). A bar or strap over the top of the spool may need to be added to prevent coils from falling off sideways and tangling. I used microrax for that, but other options are possible. The Megaspool has a lot of inertia, particularly when full. Adding friction doesn't work well, so I put a bar above the spool less than a filament width away from the spool edge and that solved the issue. Use 5/16" threaded rod (x2) and nuts (8x) for axels, 608 Skate Bearings (8x) for the 4 wheels. Cheap skate bearings on eBay work great for these applications.