Yet another reusable bambu spool Remixed by luro02

Remixed by

luro02

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

Designer

9.6 h

2 plates

4.9(47)

ABS, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

Designer

9.9 h

2 plates

4.6(18)

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Description

There are multiple remixes of the original reusable spool model that feature holes like this one or this one. They try to mimic the original spool holes, but look quite different when printed, because the holes are either too small or too large.

For my model, I scanned the spool with a paper scanner, then replicated the layout of the holes in a 3d modelling software based on the scanned image. The holes are close to the original, but not perfect. I assume this is, because the scanner didn't do a perfect scan, or I messed up the pattern while modelling, resulting in some holes being off-center (barely noticeable if you are not comparing them side by side).

For comparison, I added images comparing this spool model (always on the left) with the above-mentioned remixes and the original one.

To get a smooth surface, I recommend using a smooth pei plate:

spool

bambu spool

filament holder

reusable filament spool

reusable spool

Comment & Rating (103)

@jamesnvo

Print Profile

ABS, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

good spool but not 100% true to size compared to the oem factory spool. it adds a couple of mm to the width of the spool compared to factory spool (gray is factory spool). that’s probably my only gripe. also, not necessarily a bad thing, but it has holes all the way to into the brim/lip of the spool. not sure why it’s like that.

The designer has replied

@luro02

yes that is what I meant by "the spool is almost like the original one, but not perfect". I somehow messed up the pattern at some points, but you won't really notice it, unless you compare them closely to the original one. Not sure about the width one, I just used the reusable spool by bambulab as a base, mine works just fine

@luro02

funny, there is another comment, posted at almost the same time saying how accurate that spool is? like theirs is almost the same width?

@befree

yes, but why

The designer has replied

@luro02

what do you mean why?

@befree

Replying to @luro02 :

why so much work without any benefits?

@luro02

Replying to @befree :

There are a number of remixes that mimic the original design, but don't look very nice when compared to the original one. I don't like the one where the holes are so tiny that you can't see the filament through it and was wondering why they didn't make the holes a bit larger to match the original design. I want to keep reusing the spools for a long time, so I want the design to be something that I like. The existing remixes just made me want to get more original bambu spools (instead of printing my own, which is cheaper). There were some other things that I wanted to try out in the modelling software, so I went ahead and started modeling when I had a free afternoon. The project sounds like it was a lot of work, but it wasn't that bad. Most of the holes are evenly spaced in a grid, so you could just use linear patterns to batch create the holes and I only had to one half of the spool, the other half is mirrored. I guess it took me at most 3-4 hours for the whole thing and it was well worth it, considering that I got over 100 points by now for this model and have a design that I am happy with.

@awdev

Boosted

Print Profile

ABS, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

Probably one of the best Bambu spool replicas that actually works!

@user_645472719

Boosted

Print Profile

ABS, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

This spool matches the original design almost perfectly, aside from a few minor differences that aren’t worth stressing over. The two halves click together securely, and since I printed it in ABS, I can safely use it in the filament dryer. It’s a reliable and reusable option, and I’m very happy with how it turned out. Edit: I used the default settings in Bambu Studio (Standard 0.2) because the print failed with the settings from the print profile.

@paulmanley2007

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PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

Perfect just like original

@mharris1984

Boosted

Thank you for this!! You did an amazing job making it look almost exactly like the original!!! Even a perfect spot for the label to put the refils and the tab lines up perfect. This sure beats paying $11 + Tax and so for new spools! I removed the settings that came with the file and used the default settings for my White PETG-HF filiment in Bambu Studio. Since the settings that came with the print caused the print to fail with filiment started to bunch and rip off the bed. After resetting to default and printed at 0.16, came out perfect. So I printed it with Optimal .16 layer hight/15% infill/Wall Gen back to Classic/and layer hights all reset. Printed with NO SUPPORTS and all the tabs and threads turned out perfectly. Here is a refill of BlueGrey PLA loaded up in my AMS. Just takes nearly 6 hours for each side to print, so it takes time, but Sure will be nice to have a stack of printed spools to just purchase new refills and save a few bucks.

@G3zous

Print Profile

PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

I’m amazed from the quality well done

@user_1393697082

Print Profile

PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

had a few holes print slightly filled or deformed in one small area of one side but otherwise perfect. could have been slight oil on the plate as this was an early print for me.

@lucky_garages

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PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

Excellent project. The two parts fit together perfectly

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@Sidd

Boosted

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PETG, 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 8% infill

The best Bambu spool replica printed on smooth PEI plate. Perfect fit for BambuLab and AzureFilm refills. Thank you for making it. Boosted Printing 3rd spool set now.