Spinning Filament Swatch Display - Lifts Swatches by Brad - FTBT 3D

Brad - FTBT 3D

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X1 Carbon

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A1 mini

0.2mm layer, concentric, arachne walls, 10% infill

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4.4 h

2 plates

4.7(419)

*UPDATED* FIX FOR CLEARANCE.

5 h

2 plates

4.8(71)

Mit Logo 0.16mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

6.8 h

2 plates

5.0(31)

A1_Mini 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% gyroid-infill

4.7 h

2 plates

4.5(52)

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Description

I wanted a way to store my 80 piece Bambu Lab filament swatch samples in a clever and satisfying way. Most of the raising holders only held 40, raised swatches up uniformly, and used bearings. I wanted something that could be fully printed, no bearings. And this design raises the swatches up, then abruptly drops them down so you can really see the one in the front and grab it easily.

You don't need Bambu Lab swatches for this, I've included a modeled up blank you can use and customize or label on your own.

Print Settings:

Top Layer Height: 0.20mm
Bottom Layer Height: adaptive or 0.10mm (for smooth ramp)
Top & Bottom Surface: Concentric
Print top upside down
Use Arachne wall generator for best results
As designed it will only turn clockwise, mirror base to turn counterclockwise

For best turning:

Sand the ramp smooth with 220 grit sandpaper if needed
Put rubber feet on the bottom so the base won't spin while turning the top

Comment & Rating (703)

@jaayjeee

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, concentric, arachne walls, 10% infill

have to sand some of my swatches as they were pretty tight, apparently the initial wave of filament swatches are inconsistently sized

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The designer has replied

@BradFTBT3D

Is it the pockets or the samples? The printed samples vs the injection molded ones tend to have raised outer edges. Easily fixed with a deburring tool

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@jaayjeee

Replying to @BradFTBT3D :

i’ll have a look, my samples came with the first wave A1 Mini

@jaayjeee

Replying to @BradFTBT3D :

fixed my rating as the issue was the swatches and not this amazing print

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@Lissm

Great job so far! Just a little tweak needed - the slot for the Filament Swatch needs a bit more space. No worries, I smoothed out all the Filament Swatches to make them fit perfectly. Keep up the awesome work!

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@tdkj6666

HELLO~

@Lissm

Replying to @tdkj6666 :

你跟我还讲英语》？

@tdkj6666

Replying to @Lissm :

Hum...

@baSTLer

Works very well, thanks!

The designer has replied

@BradFTBT3D

nice work! Did you use the profile I uploaded?

@baSTLer

Replying to @BradFTBT3D :

Nope, I prefer doing slicing on my own ;)

@McFly

Great way to have the swatches sorted! Thanks!

@cartyski

Came out great, just waiting on swatches. I have uploaded a remix for my "LIFE" inspired spinner.

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@RuvimKUB

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, concentric, arachne walls, 10% infill

. the part that was printed on the A1 mini has a small elephant leg. because of this, the samples are very tight and nothing works. to avoid this, it was only necessary to make a small chamfer. The idea is very cool and original.👍

@Matster

Worked a treat! unfortunately I couldn't rate it, as the first print failed and I re-printed from the machine, so it won't let me score you the 5 stars you disserve!