I tried another spool winder but found it finicky and delicate.
I designed this winder from scratch to be simple and robust, using the same self reversing leadscrew mechanism found on industrial cable winders
Why pick this model:
- Prints on a single build plate
- Doesn't require heat set inserts or exotic hardware
- Fusion and STEP files are available, remixes welcomed
- Generous clearances, simple mechanisms
- Designed to be a tool, not a project
Print time:
- ~500 grams of filament
- ~22 hours on Bambu Lab X1
- ~5 minute assembly
- ~2 minute spool transfer
Hardware requirements:
- 14x 608 skate bearings
- A scrap of PTFE tubing
- An electric screwdriver or drill with a bit cut from ¼ inch hex stock (most cheap quick change Philips bits in the US fit this requirement)
Print settings:
- Any. I used "0.16mm Optimal" in BambuSlicer with 5% adaptive cubic infill
- Use 100% concentric infill for spindle_male_driven
- Try the STLs if you have a problem with the 3mf files. I’ve added (xN) to each file name so you know how many to print
Materials:
- Any. I used Polyterra and iiidmax PLA+
- Use TPU for tpu_consumable_wiper_blade. I used Priline 98a. The wiper blades aren’t 100% required but they help keep the windings nice and tight
Assembly and usage:
- Demo video
- Assembly video
- The side that says “Pastamatic" needs to face outwards, away from the spool
- The filament needs to come in under the target spool, like this: O____O
- [not like this: O‾”‾”‾”O]
- The drill/driver needs to run clockwise, as though you're screwing something in
- Accelerate slowly until the winder gets started
Change log
- 2023-05-28
- Initial release
- 2023-05-29
- Fix a minor export glitch in "leadscrew_tooth"
- Increase the number of “pin_short” instances in the 3mf from 6x to 8x
- 2023-05-30
- Add a second prearranged 3mf with two plates to avoid overlap warnings
- Disable autogenerated brims for the single plate 3mf
- Add STLs for people who have trouble with the 3mf
- 2023-06-03
- Add a ring to passive_target_cradle to prevent the far end of the target spool lifting if a user lets the the drill hang loose
- Add a pin to driven_target_cradle prevent the leadscrew popping out
- Fix a minor clearance issue where a dovetail didn't fit quite right
- 2023-06-05
- Revert passive_target_cradle to the old drop-in style
- Posted a spindle retention clip as a remix
- 2023-09-30
- Reduce chamfer on the crossbars to prevent them falling over when bed adhesion is poor
- Add some holes to the crossbars to make them easier to screw down
- Add some popular acessories to the all-in-one .3mf
How to contribute:
- Post your make, it keeps me motivated to improve the model when I see people using it!
- Post your feedback, idea or remix in the comments!
- There are a few improvements and accessories in development as remixes, check those out if you‘re up for the alpha/beta tester experience
Credits:
- @MiklosKiszely_486882 for the original idea
- @Psycho Shaft for the drag/tensioner concept
- thang010146 for YouTube videos of mechanical mechanisms, particularly the self reversing leadscrew for a level cable winder
Pastamatic - Filament Spool Winder for Bambu Lab X1C/P1P AMS (level winder with self reversing leadscrew)
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