Custom 3D printer spool bearing – using standard Lego parts « Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers!


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A bearing to your filament spool reduces friction and can undoubtedly enhance the efficiency of your 3D printer, and right here’s a significantly finances possibility for making your individual – utilizing simply spare Lego elements, strapped to a regular holder – and it actually works!

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