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Beta 1 is available! Woohoo!

As V-Spooler X shares the same platform as V-Spooler, there are a couple of updates that have been made their way to this new model that may follow to the other models if appropriate:

The handle has been strengthened by making the arm and the axle one single piece at the expense of the assembly being a little more fiddly.
The filament guide and the carrier over the cam have been merged into one single piece.

V-Spooler X contains the same functional components as V-Spooler, but has been tested at length before this initial release.

If you are looking for a hardware kit for V-Spooler X my manufacturing partner has these available with global shipping for which I get a fee. Plastic parts and assembled models are also available. You can find the listing by Veetec3D here.

Introduction

V-Spooler X is a filament re-spooler based on V-Spooler. This variant was created to satisfy your requests for an official V-Spooler with a larger space for bigger spools at the top.

It is optimised for re-spooling to Bambu, Extrudr and other spools. It is designed to occupy the smallest possible footprint in a vertical arrangement, hence the V in V-Spooler X. The X relates to its side - it is larger, and who knows if there will be an XL - I don't as there are no plans currently for a larger one!

It can fit pretty much all 3kg, some in the 4-4.5kg range and a few 5kg spools. Fyrby Additive has tested this with 2.5kg spools as we do not have any larger ones currently available.

V-Spooler X is available on Makerworld, however it would be great if you can support me by buying it here. An alternative that is cheaper is to join my club for at least a month, which also gives you access to this and some other models for the duration of membership.

Please note that we provide upgrade files separately in the profiles area so you can upgrade incrementally from any version.

Which V-Spooler Should I Print?

V-Spooler Mini	V-Spooler	V-Spooler X
You have a small (e.g. A1 mini) or normal sized printer and/or… You want to re-spool from an external spool holder Uses approx. 535g filament	Normal sized printer (e.g. P1P) You want to re-spool only 1kg spools Uses approx. 770g filament	Normal sized printer (e.g. P1P) You want to also re-spool larger than 1kg spools in a compact space Takes up a bit more desk space than V-Spooler, but not much Uses approx. 936g filament

Which File Do I Print?

You Want To Print A New V-Spooler X

V-Spooler X Beta 1 is the main file for this model. The main file is updated with every release to include the changes, so you do not have to incrementally upgrade when printing a new V-Spooler X from scratch.

You Want To Print A V-Spooler X Option

Look at the options section below and pick one, then go to the files area and choose either the Bambu or Generic 3MFs depending on your preference and print the matching file.

You Want To Upgrade V-Spooler X

Lets say you are on Beta 3 and you want to upgrade to Beta 5. As maintaining upgrade files is getting messy, we only provide incremental upgrades between each release.

So to move from Beta 3 to Beta 5, you need to do the “Beta 3 to Beta 4” upgrade, then the “Beta 4 to Beta 5” upgrade.

Required Components

M3 ruthex (or same sized M3x5.7) inserts - 56
608 bearings - 20
M3x8 screws - 5
M3x14 screws - 25
M3x20 screws - 22
M3x25 screws - 4
M3 washers - 56
PTFE tube with 4mm outside diameter

Please note that Ruthex/other inserts require that you have access to a soldering iron.

Optional Items

Loctite Blue

At least one of the screws as detailed in the instructions benefits from Loctite Threadlocker Blue. Do not use the red Loctite, it is too strong for plastic parts with inserts.

When you use Loctite Blue put a very small amount of it on the end before screwing it in. This is important for future removal. Please do not use this all over the model for ease of maintenance.

PTFE Lubricant

Plastic parts susceptible to friction benefit from lubrication. If you have a PTFE lubricant or other lubricant that is compatible with your choice of plastic, when final assembly has been completed a light greasing of the lead screw will help operation.

Options

The options are provided in separate 3MF downloads.

Desk Mounting - Optional desk mounts, the holes for screws in the desk mounts are 6mm in diameter. You can remove objects called “brace front lower” and “brace rear lower” from the main print job if you want to use these.

Drill Attachment - You can remove object called “gear 8” from the main print job if you want to use the optional drill/screwdriver attachment.

New Bambu & Extrudr Clamp & Spindle - Included by default. Fits all Bambu spools and Extrudr 1kg and 1.1kg spools.

Original Bambu Clamp & Spindle - Fits most Bambu spools with the exception of a lot of newer ones. This is a better option for spools it fits, as there will be less play in the assembly.