EasyThreed K1 Filament Guide

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EasyThreed K1 is a nice entry level 3D printer. Its stock fillament holder is sutible for very short filment, but not suitable for a 1Kg reel of filament. After solving the issue of holding the reel, there was nothing to guide the filament and it kept moving over the bridge between the two original arms. To solve this issue, I made several attempts at a guide which connects to the top bridge. Pointless to say it is all printed with the same printer is is supposed to serve. 1. Initial attempt, and first try at heat inserts and attaching 2 parts with screws, works, but the filament still moves inside, and make considireble noise. 2. Made from a single part after mastering a few more 3D design techniques in sketchup. 3. Figured how to make more round surfaces in sketchup, but performes less efficient than the 2nd attempt. So I'm using the 2nd design at the moment. Had to add the 3rd since it looked so nice.