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E3NG External Spool Roller

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UploadedFeb 18, 2026
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Remixed David Schallock's external spool roller for my E3NG after breaking the original while replacing a spool. I found the full spool to be a little heavy and got a lot of flex in the part. Beefed up the carriage so it has less flex, and while I was at it, reimagined the mounting so it uses the existing holes in the panel, rather than drilling a new one. Those holes are designed at 125mm apart. Parts Needed: 2x - 608 bearings (Optional) 2x - m3 x 8 2x - m3 x 10 2x - m3 x 14~16 (depends on if enclosed, and enclosure panel thickness) 4x - m3 x 5 x 4 heat inserts Use the roller from the original Voron model with bearings, or the non-bearing roller from David Schallock's remix. Use the PTFE guide from David Schallock's remix. Don't forget to mirror the PTFE guide if you use it on the left side of the printer. Voron Version: https://www.printables.com/model/624115-voron-24-roller-bearing-type-spool-holder-oem-styl David Schallock's Version: https://www.printables.com/model/1214822-e3ng-external-spool-holder-and-ptfe-guide Roller Carriage can be printed upright or flat on it's side. It's probably fine without the locating pins. If you have trouble with the fit, just snip them off. The screws hold well enough on their own. I plan to make a version in the future with a hinge to fold the roller out of the way when not in use, with a similar design to the enclosure hinges. Printed in PETG and PET-CF and both worked well. Normal E3NG or Voron print settings are ideal, but you might get away with less infill or even fewer walls. FreeCAD model included if you want to roast my modelling workflow :) or remix/use/abuse the design. Edit: Need to credit Synthead as well, I didn't see this before that I know of, but the mount using existing holes is similar enough, maybe I did at some point without realizing. it. https://www.printables.com/model/1401337-ender-3-ng-v12-bolt-on-80-mm-spool-holder-with-int
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