Flashforge AD5M Top Mount Spool Adventure 5M

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Description

A simple and clean top-mount spool holder for the Flashforge Adventure 5M (AD5M) that installs without relocating the filament sensor and prints with no supports required.

This design relocates the filament spool to the top of the printer, improving the filament path while keeping the setup compact and tidy. A PTFE filament guide feeds directly into the Adventure 5M filament sensor, preventing sharp bends and helping ensure smooth filament feeding.

The mount installs easily using common hardware and the original screw that holds the PTFE tube guide, making installation quick and straightforward.

• No supports required
• No filament sensor relocation needed
• Top-mount spool position for cleaner filament routing
• Uses the original Adventure 5M PTFE tube screw
• Integrated PTFE filament guide for smooth feeding
• Quick and simple installation

Hardware Required:

• M2 × 2 screws (for mounting the bracket)
• Extra PTFE tubing for the filament guide
• Original Adventure 5M screw used to secure the PTFE tube

• Approx. 90g of filament
• Roughly 3 hours print time

Layer Height: 0.2 mm
Wall Loops: 2
Infill: 15%
Supports: None required

Installation Overview:

Print the parts using the recommended settings.
Mount the bracket to the top of the printer using M2 × 2 screws.
Insert the PTFE tube guide and secure it using the original Adventure 5M screw.
Add PTFE tubing to guide filament from the spool into the sensor.
Mount your spool and start printing.

Clip Assembly:

Apply glue between the 3 clip layers (smallest one in the middle)
Load your spool
Snap onto the end of the spool arm

Compatible With:
Flashforge Adventure 5M
Flashforge AD5M

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Comment & Rating (12)

@Uvek

The impression is great. I used the same screws as for the rear coil support and had no problems. The nut that closes where the coil is located is a little difficult to turn, but it eventually goes on without needing to force it. I had to think long and hard about how the clips went, but I finally figured it out. I place them on the locking screw, with the smallest clip in the middle of the other two. The only problem is that I couldn't get them to stick together, so I had to use glue. It has saved me a lot of space and made it more comfortable I used Basic PLA.

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@user_4127992988

Does the black wire ever get caught on the spool or holder? Can you use this to direct feed into the extruder instead of using the PTFE tube and filament sensor?

The designer has replied

@FluidGraphix

No issues here in all the time I have been using it. I do not know if feeding right into the extruder would be a good idea, as you need enough play in the filament to not cause issues.

@user_4127992988

Replying to @FluidGraphix :

Other top load spools seem to recommend that? Especially when working with TPU. Thoughts?

@FluidGraphix

Replying to @user_4127992988 :

Recommended feeding right into the extruder? Please feel free to give it a try, I would love to hear how it works out for you. I am going to use mine as I designed it as it works really well and I have had no issues with it.

@Chavocado

It's ok, I guess this works. This does not use M4 screws, they are smaller, possibly m2. Ordered m4 screw and they are absolutely too big, they fit in every other open hole on this printer except the two that are needed. Directions not super clear on how the half circle "safety clips" work, they are not mentioned, and they continue to fall off the spool holder. Don't recommend, find one that may work better.

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The designer has replied

@FluidGraphix

Thank you for the feedback! You are right about the retainer spool clip, and I will get that updated. This is one of the first prints I designed and uploaded to Makerworld, and I am still learning as I go.

@user_3419179612

Replying to @FluidGraphix :

id like to know how the clips work im having trouble

@FluidGraphix

Replying to @user_3419179612 :

I have updated the description with how the locking ring Clip works. And here it is as well. :) Locking Ring Clip Assembly: Apply glue between the 3 clip layers (smallest one in the middle) Load your spool Snap onto the end of the spool arm Hope that helps!

@user_1263803964

would this work for the AD5X?

The designer has replied

@FluidGraphix

Technically it would as both the 5M and the 5X use pretty much the same frames, but the AD5X has an AMS and the spools mount on the side so I am not sure what the benefit would be.