Rewinder spool holder

A rewinder spool holder designed to make working with a RepBox easier.
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I wanted the ability to change spools out easily while also using the integrated rewinder to keep multi-material prints from turning the RepBox into a SpaghettiBox.

 

I tried several designs to support changing just the spool and axle, but I always had problems threading the spools in and losing control of the axle or rewinder parts.  I ended up on a holder where I can do all the fiddly bits of changing spools outside the RepBox and then move the whole assembly inside the RepBox.  Along the way of getting to that solution I also got frustrated enough with the limited motion of the RepBox door and found life got a lot happier with the RepBox on its back.

 

So here we are, a stand-alone holder for spools with the Integrated Rewinder that lets me fit 5 inside the RepBox.  A tall and short version are available, I think the short version would be best for most people but I like the extra length on the handle with the tall.  Flourished with an outline of the lion from the Czech coat of arms on the bottom.  

 

No special settings, no supports needed. I printed mine with a 0.6 nozzle and 0.3mm layer heights, everything should work with a standard 0.4 nozzle and 0.2mm heights.  Some infill helps keep the walls rigid, the default 15% works great for me. 

 

Special thanks to Vincent Groenhuis https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/46-vincent-groenhuis   and his Integrated Rewinder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3781815 .  My holder is designed to accommodate an 86mm wide holder. 

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