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This Design is inspired by the awesome V-Spooler and takes the same basic approach to respooling your Filament Spools! My Design is even more compact and incorporates a Steppermotor and a Filament runout sensor for ease of use. In my experience, it works great!&nbsp;The Respooler needs quite a few non-3D printed parts. <a target="_blank" href="https://lts-design.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit my Shop</a> to buy different kinds of Hardware Kits to make sourcing easier! I also offer a simple PCB for more organized Electronics. :)&nbsp;Changes for V2:<ul><li>new Frame and Base geometry for smaller footprint when printing (no issues with purge line)</li><li>new Top Rollers, concave shape</li></ul>Changes for V1.5:<ul><li>new Electronics Case geometry for easier printing/less supports/better cooling</li><li>more secure Filament guide Lid attachment</li></ul>Changes for V1:<ul><li>Motor mount now adjustable</li><li>Updated Arduino Code</li></ul>Needed Hardware and Electronics:<ul><li>Hardware (pdf) and the Arduino Code can be found under Documentation</li></ul>How to use it:<ul><li>Feed the Filament from the top Spool through the PTFE tube</li><li>The right LED will light up; without Filament, the Motor does not start</li><li>Attach the Filament to the bottom Spool (i recommend <a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/models/19470" rel="nofollow noopener">this</a> model) and press the Push Button</li><li>Once all the Filament has been transferred, the motor will automatically stop and you can manually remove the Spool</li><li>If you want to interrupt the winding, just press the Button again</li></ul>Video of the Respooler in Action: <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/B1Um_I1KRLo" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a>&nbsp;Basic assembly and printing notes:<ul><li>the screws thread right into the plastic (no inserts), don&#39;t over-tighten them!</li><li>it is best if the black parts are printed with a durable filament, i recommend PLA-CF</li><li>some parts use supports that need to be removed</li><li>The screws are not pictured in the Assembly Guide</li></ul>Hardware Kits:<figure class="table" style="width: 94.03%"><table class="ck-table-resized" style="border: 1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%)"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 76.04%"><a href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-pcb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-07-01_2ddd31e5db6c4.png">&#34;</a></figure></td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 74.84%"><a href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-pcb-and-electronics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-26_02312e2d2895b.png"></a></figure></td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 74.01%"><a href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-power-pack" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-05-25_78492e6b9b24d.png"></a></figure></td></tr><tr><td><a target="_blank" href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-pcb" rel="nofollow noopener">PCB only</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-pcb-and-electronics" rel="nofollow noopener">PCB, Interface and Filament switch</a></td><td><a target="_blank" href="https://lts-design.com/products/lts-respooler-power-pack" rel="nofollow noopener">Power Pack (complete electronics Case)</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Assembly:<figure class="table" style="width: 98.47%"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>The next few steps can be skipped if you ordered the Power Pack.&nbsp;Start with the Motor Base plate.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 48.43%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_718594d29d37c.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Slide in the NEMA 17 stepper motor and secure it using (3) M3 x 6 srews. This can be fairly loose as the exact position needs to be adjusted later.&nbsp;Insert (4) M3 nuts into the hexagonal holes and push them down.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 49.5%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_658ccf0f5fa91.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>If you bought it, you can now Install the PCB using (3) M3 x 6 screws.&nbsp;If you do not own the PCB, skip this step.You can find a wiring Diagram in the Documentation.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 51.33%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_a3de1917b116a.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Install the Arduino Nano and the stepper driver onto the PCB and connect the steppermotor.&nbsp;Make sure the driver is installed in the correct orientation.&nbsp;The Power regulator screw should face roughly the same direction as in the picture. If the Motor is to weak, please adjust the screw!&nbsp;If the Motor is jittering and not spinning correctly, please try swapping out the two inner wires.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 47.26%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-05-07_d1192eca15a0f.jpg"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Take the Interface and install The Button and the LEDs. The LEDs will need a little glue to stay in place.&nbsp;Solder wires to the Button and LEDs and connect the other ends to a female dupont connector. The correct order is written on the PCB. &nbsp;Please use flexible/small gauge wire, space inside of the case is very limited!&nbsp;If you purchased the &#34;PCB and Electronics” Kit, please print the part Interface for PCB and press the Interface PCB into place.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 58.24%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-05-10_33edf5261fe5.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Set the Electronics case onto the Base plate and secure it from below with (4) M3 x 6 screws.&nbsp;Connect the Interface to the connectors on the PCB and push it into place.&nbsp;If you are using an arduino with mini USB, you can find a print profile for an alternative Case!&nbsp;If you are wiring everything yourself and don&#39;t need the USB port, there is a print profile for the Case without it!</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 71.67%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_b3f8b908b49fe.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Connect the Filament Sensor to the PCB.The switch needs to be in a “normally open” configuration. You only need two of the tree wires. Usually, you can remove the red wire.&nbsp;With all the electronics in place, close the Electronics case using (4) M3 x 6 screws. The wire for the Fiament Sensor is routed through the little slot in the lid.&nbsp;You can now connect the arduino to your PC and upload the code found in the Documentation.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 58.78%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_4f9c0eb71b721.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Attach the pulley to the Motor and screw the Power Pack down to the Base using (4) M3 x 10 screws (from below).</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 79.52%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_731d159d2fec9.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Take the Spool center and insert the Spool shaft into it. Secure it using a M3 x 10 screw. The hole is not pictured here, it&#39;s located on the left.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 45.86%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_2f99965f29f37.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Remove all the Supports from the Frame R and press (4) bearings into their position.&nbsp;Two of them are installed front/left and the other two on each side of the center shaft.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 45.7%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_e2edfe32c1a6.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Push the Spool shaft through the two central bearings as seen on the picture.&nbsp;Slide the Spool shaft washer onto the shaft.(Seen on the picture as the small white ring around the center shaft)&nbsp;You can also screw on the black Spool nut now.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 64.6%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_52ac122d290e7.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Attach the small Gear and secure it with a M3 x 10 screw.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 46.99%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_a6818e6dd1dc1.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Push in the Gear shaft and secure it using (2) M3 x 10 screws and (2) M3 nuts (on the other side.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 52.11%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_ad82cfb5f00ea.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Attach the Tension shaft as shown in the Picture and secure it loosely with (2) M3 x 10 screws.&nbsp;Don&#39;t forget to add the washers (pictured in red) and the (2) M3 nuts on the other side.&nbsp;The black piece should be able to move side to side.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 68.38%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_e47eb54f21f4d.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Attach the GT2 Pulley with an M3 x 6 screw (screw not pictured).</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 48.34%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_d9a2d22e06cdf.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Take the Filament guide and insert two PTFE tubes as seen in the picture. (this might take a bit of force)</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 34.96%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_ce8b37dc88d79.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Insert the two worm Gears as pictured.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 46.68%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_c5e569eac7347.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Slide in the two Filament guide pins. They are red in this picture, you might need to spin the worm Gears a little to wiggle them into place.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 55.98%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_ee9e3a963c4a8.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Close the holes using the Filament guide lids and secure them using one M3 x 6 screw each.&nbsp;V1.5 and upwards has little hooks attached to the Filament guide to secure the lids more safely</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 59.14%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_712b0dc651ec1.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Slide the two shafts of the worm Gears through the corresponding bearings on the right Frame. Attach the two Filament Guide Pulleys and secure them with one M3 x 6 screw each.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 70.27%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_d0dd6a04bde6c.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Press the (8) bearings into the ends off all four Rollers.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 64.39%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_888a0c10e43b.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>You can now slide the Rollers into position. The longer ones are on top.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 62.19%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_fcce22adfc4ab.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Add the left Frame L. The fit is pretty loose at this point.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 57.44%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_7cd759c54badc.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Attach all three Braces between the two frame sides using(8) M3 x 10 screws.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 79.68%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_2445d5317350c.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Add the 400mm Belt (red).&nbsp;Press the remaining bearing into the big Gear slide the gear, together with the 430mm Belt, into position.&nbsp;Secure The gear with a M3 x 6 screw and the Gear washer.&nbsp;!! make sure the two worm gears are in sync, meaning they&#39;re both at the same angle/position !!&nbsp;If needed, you can now adjust the belt tension.</td><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_c1bd761f7b1d2.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>You can now lower the Frame onto the Base and secure it from below with (8) M3 x 16 screws. Make sure the surface where the Base connects to the Frame  is reasonably smooth.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 71.56%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_283c59270d085.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Connect the Frame to the Motor Base with (2) M3 x 10 screws!(one on each side)&nbsp;This step is important because otherwise the belt might start skipping even at low resistance.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 70.13%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-04-29_9ea0b5a94e13b.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Now, connect the 400mm Belt to the Motor shaft.&nbsp;You will have to unscrew the motor Pulley and slide it onto the shaft together with the Belt.&nbsp;Adjust the belt tension by loosening the three screws that hold the Motor. You can now slide the Motor to the left/right and tighten the screws again.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 52.14%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-06-05_b857f287cb064.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Insert the 4mm steel ball into the hole of the Filament guide.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 56.42%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-05-07_4fa4ca5f07f19.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Remove the metal lever from the Filament switch and slide it into position as seen on the picture.&nbsp;Secure it with (2) M3 x 6 screws.</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 49.13%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-05-07_8d30395a1b899.png"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>If you want, you can now glue the TPU or Foam Feet into position.</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>And with that, your Respooler is complete! :)</td><td><figure class="image image_resized" style="width: 61.28%"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000448008/design/2024-07-01_668babd5f6a08.png"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;

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