Instamatic X-25 35mm Film Coupler

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I found an Kodak Instamatic X-25 at a thrift shop for 3$, but no film. After consulting Dr. Google the end result is that the film is very expensive and very hard to duplicate due to the unique cartridge that comes with it- but there has been next to no progress on making a 3D print of that. So, in lieu of making one of those I made this, it's a coupler for any regular 35mm film to the inside of the Instamatic, allowing for it to take regular film. The only catch is that you have to saw or grind down the top of the film reel so that it will fit, and the other is that this part historically will break on me once the film is completely advanced- which is why I included the print as a set of 3 and wouldn't consider gluing any parts in place. The flat end with four indentations connects with the inside of the gear of the camera, while the two spokes connect with the film. To use, first get a regular 35mm take up spool for it to wrap around, and tightly wind your film on that. Then using the coupler connect your film roll to the camera. Close the system and be sure to use black-out tape or some other equivalent for the back window originally supposed to be for the number of photos left.