I am a one-handed person, born without a right hand, and I can't tell you how cool it is to see so many prints that help people like me. Even if it's not the primary purpose of the print, there is a print for just about everything I could need. I got a printer less than a month ago, and I'm having the time of my life.
Just at the 2:43 mark right now and was about to post a comment saying that the tool he built could probably be very easily adapted to mount to a table for people who only have the use of one hand for whatever reason it is.
Tool for spool would be great. I have very bad arthritis that has deformed my fingers. I have a hard time pulling them apart. Always have to ask the wife.
I'll get it updated and added over the weekend EDIT: I'm improving it, and will release a brief follow-up video. I'll still try to get it out today, but may be tomorrow (Monday)
I love how you walk us through your whole thought process on the design, step by step! I've been printing for over a decade now, but have never considered using a piece of filament as a marker like that! It looks so cleaner than multicolor printing, and doesn't require a bunch of extra print hours and wasted filament clearing the nozzle between colors!
I'm glad you included your various iterations. As they say, "you learn more from your mistakes." Great job! I love pressing the raw filament in there as a guide rather than printing it.
I'm not really looking for a spool replacement tool, but I was just casually following along. When I saw that notch for the filament I immediately screenshotted this to a friend with a caption like "THIS IS GENIUS" This is what separates a good design from the true next level stuff. Well done
I just loaded my first Bambu refill a few hours ago and saw this issue coming a mile off. I first thought about using a deburring tool to cut it back then the idea of mandrel to straighten it out. Didn't think a few hours later UA-cam would auto play a new UA-camr to me with an elegant solution for the problem I was just thinking about. Kudos to the design!
Thanks a lot for this. I love that you show not only how you create this but also show how one can fail and how to get to the next iteration improving things! That helps people like me just starting the whole 3D construction work - I am not the only one who doesn't manage to create the perfect piece on first try. Great job and all the best for your wrist.
It’s definitely a gift and a curse that people like us would rather come up with time consuming, complicated solutions to problems the manufacturer created and could solve by making a simple tweak to a machine.
I agree the manufacturer should just reimburse those faulty spools or send new ones free of charge! Bambulab has very bad customer support in my opinion.
What a great idea and well thought out tool! Will definitely be printing one out . Thank you for all your time and effort you’ve put into this problem that I’m sure we are not the only ones having with a quality control issue Bambu seems to be having.
Thx for the reusable tool. I'm 84 young learning 3D Printing, have an A1 & A1 mini, both with AMS Light. Printing in right now & will use with the new filament that came today. Subscribed and look forward to learning from you as well. Gordon
It is certainly worth putting that lever print out, my kids are very into 3D printing and I'm very much a dad who tries to make them do as much of a process themselves as possible, at least a few times, for the experience, to appreciate the effort that goes into a process, and for the sense of accomplishment.
That first tool would be super helpful for anyone who needs a little help! For sure publish it! Never know when an accessibility tool is needed until it's needed :)
Thanks for sharing this whole creation process it was very enlightening. I don't have a Bambu printer yet but I am going to definitely have to print this tool.
Hi, Interesting subject also because you show all your tests, not only the final one. I create some part like you and sometime I need to create 3 print before finding the right one. Your video make me more comfortable on this. It is normal to make adjustment. Merci Bob
I ordered my first batch of filament from Bambu labs yesterday. Great timing on this video. I now know what tomorrow’s project will be! Thank you for the great videos!!!
Recently found your channel and instantly subscribed. Hope your arm is coming along. Thanks for the great content and instructions. Love the way you work out the different issues we all face. Thank you for all your hard work and I will be printing this one out so thank you for the fix!
I have cursed this situation many times! I normally butcher the cardboard worse trying to shave it! I quit buying refills! Thanks for addressing this issue. Take it very easy on that wrist, I wish you a speedy recovery!
I've not encountered this problem yet here in the U.K. ( mainly because I'm only a month into my new Hobby ), but I shall be printing this off just in case. Many thanks for all your time and effort. Cheers from the U.K.
Same here; bought loads of refills without issue, so maybe there's a different factory producing the spools in the UK. Regardless, it's a great idea and a useful tool.
Have bought 3 or 4 batches of Bambu refillls in UK and they all had this issue; have also had a spool unclipping mid print, although don't think was related to this QC issue. Otherwise Bambu filament refills have been great value.
Really glad I came across your video today. I just received four refills from Bambo Labs and had no idea the spools could be damaged. That quite is an amazing invention you came up with. Thanks for the info.
Absolutely genius. Been getting so many rolls with rounded over cardboard here too. Great idea! I've been cutting it off but like you say it's a complete mess and more than once the plastic straps have snapped or I've slipped and cut them.
What a great idea. Thanks for all the effort and iterations to get it fool proof. Having the handle too will help with those stubborn spools. I’ll definitely be making them. 👍👍😎👍👍
You put a lot of work into the design of the spool tool! Wish I had your design abilities. I haven't yet run into a refill that has the same problems that you have found. But I did download your tool for print if I get any in the same condition. Thanks for all the work on this!! Gerry
Nice solution to an awkward problem. Thanks for sharing! I only just got my printer and haven't seen the problem yet, but I have ordered some refills so I'm sure I will 🙂
Love this practical solution! Really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing your process! I don’t know about anyone else but I was dying to see that refill finally installed nicely in the spool! Haha
Very nice and functional design. Thanks for sharing 👍 To clean out the cardboard you can also use a deburring tool... carefully to not break the cellophane strips.
I don't have a 3d printer yet but I was browsing for possible problems and found this. Really appreciate the time you took to create a perfect solution. Liked and subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Word of advice do not buy bambulab. It has been a frustrating journey for me. I would just buy prusa instead. Bambulab is not a good company. THey do not care about their customers.
That's a great idea! One change I would make is to cut down the height even more, so you can push down all in one go without needing to remove the too first, and also reduce the filament needed to print, cheers 🎉
Excellent design, thank you very much for sharing! I can't buy the Bambu or Sunlu refills in Mexico yet, but once I can I'll certainly printy this tool
great video. about to print one of these up now. thankfully all my refills have been clean so far, id rather have the tool on hand if i do run into a messy cardboard bit. thanks for the tool!!!
Thank you very much. I just received my A1, got it set up and printing and got the WiFi working. this printer does an amazing job. I Was thinking about these reusable Spools.
Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching and hearing your thought process for designing the items you make, I learn a lot from these videos. I am trying to work up the courage and patience to learn how to design something from scratch instead of just printing Stl files.
Fantastic design and video again as usual. Glad to see the numerous iteration ideas and ‘almost got it’ prints along the way…more relatable to my designs.
Engenius!!! I just started learning 3D and bought a X1C (go big or go home right?) and i just respooled my first spool refill today. I can't say i experience your issue but it was an awfully snug fit and it was a slight challenge (with two good hands) to get it lined up and seated properly... I am definitely going to print out your invention as i want to get my wife engaged in the printing side of things and this tool will absolutely help!!! Thank You!!
I have the same issue with some of the refills. This is a great design, thank you for sharing! Now I need to figure out how to remove the empty ones from the spool, as they are very tightly attached.
This is great man!!! I've had this frustration ever since my first refill spool from Bambulab. It's a great concept and well thought out from Bambulab but apparently the QC on the refills is not to the level that it should be. Thanks so much FPF!! 👏
Just started 3D Printing and the Bambu spools are just very nice, kinda glad I never had to deal with all the waste. (probably will try our other filaments through if only for price and to have a decent comparison)
Thank you for sharing that design. I'd given up of refillable spools (though I did save a lot of them). Maybe now I can give it a shot again. Hope your wrist feels better soon. I know your pain with 7 broken bones (3 in the wrist and 4 in the hand). Great channel and keep up the good work!
great job! this will be a tremendous help being disabled. My problem with Bambu refills is bad spool winding which is why I'm switching away from bambu refills. At least 3 out of 10 spools I order are trashed because of bad winding. thanks for the print though it will be very helpful if I go back to Bambu refills!
This is the first time I have seen your channel and love the spool buddy and spool wrench! I have arthritis in both hands and I think both of these tools would make it much easier for someone like me to change the refills in the Bambu spools. Great job! Im off to view more of your videos! :)
Great design! Might be worth your while to run your cone out the opposite direction by itself through the cardboard tube to roll that kerf out of the way and create more clearance before pressing it on.
As someone who has a spinal cord injury that means I have significantly impaired hand and wrist strength and function, yes, absolutely, please make the stl available for that spool wrench!
Great tool. Great video. The lever tool would be a great file/tool to have. Especially if it had holes in it for a more permanent "bench mount" version.
Some sort of oversized countersink to angle the edge of the cardboard core might also work. I like the idea of putting a string of colored filament in (of course, a Sharpie/color pen mark would also work)
I have not yet printed thus yet but plan on printing it tomorrow! I have had a couple of Bambu refills with the issue and was frustrating to get them to luck! I will be printing it tomorrow morning! I just sent it to my son who also has a X1C. I suggest you upload your design to Bambu Lab Makersworld so that all Bambu Lab users get easier access to the file! You should consider linking this UA-cam video to it! I would also love to print the adapter you designed ti help you locking the Bambu Lab reusable spools! If you make it available you might want to also upload it to Bambu Lab Makersworld! Thanks a million! I follow all your UA-cam video every Friday and love them all although the print you designed don’t resolve an issue for me since they are specific to the issue you have! Until today since I do have this issue on occasion and you are solving my problem! Thanks again! I wish I could learn how to design this like you do! Love your UA-cam videos!
Was going to say, yes, I must spend an hour trimming the edge of the cardboard hubs everything I get a fresh batch of refill spools. Glad to see that I'm not the only one that has this problem, but by the same token, if this is as widespread as it appears to be then they really need to do better.
I think if you used the mandrel to push the cardboard back to it's original shape it would be a lot easier to use. Rather than trying to compress the cardboard into it's new shape, just push it back. Then it would be easier to take off too.
Funny, I have been dealing with the same issues as you. I had a brand new refill loaded into a bambu refill spool and I didn't pay enough attention to the notch and making sure it was lined up. I'm sure you see what's coming, I came apart in my AMS. I have never notice any cardboard tubes like yours, mind you I'm up here in Canuckistan so it wouldn't be the same batch. hopefully its just an anomaly, but you should let Bambu know. great channel
Late to this, but a suggestion. Since the cardboard is rolled inwards, the mandrill will likely make it roll more and will probably make removal difficult. What could be done instead is to have a short portion at the bottom that is the same OD as the spool, put the spool on backwards using the mandrill to reform the cardboard, then flip the spool and install as shown.
Looks like you do the same as me, create a million different iterations until it's perfect :p Kind of a shame something like this even needs to exist..., but at least we don't have to worry about finding it
I think this is great !! Being healthy, it did not come to my mind that someone with some disability (temporary or permanent) might be having trouble with this. So, yes. Improving accessibility = awesome !!
I love the Spool Buddy 👍🙂 One thought though: You demonstrated a totally fine spool with undamaged cardboard center. That came easily on and off the spool holder, and was easily rotatable. That probably means the inner diameter of the cardboard is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the spool holder core. So.. to me that means that the Spool Buddy should NOT be the same diameter as the spool holder core, BUT bit larger - the same diameter as the inner diameter of the cardboard. First THEN the Spool Buddy will actually repair the cardboard damage ALL the way, and not just half way.
Great video - solves the exact problem I've been having with bambu refills. The spools also have a habit of unclipping mid-print, so I printed some sleeves that hold the two halves together. Some dude on Printables also came up with a "Spool Saver", but it's not the best design and uses a lot of filament.
great tool I use bambu and elegoo filament whilst I've not has an issue with getting the bambu refills on yet I do respool the elegoo onto the bambu spools so this could useful for that as well
Elegoo is my favorite petg but comes on a cardboard spool. I just printed the adapters in PETG, basically rings that go around the spool, and haven't seen any cardboard dust in my AMS. There are even some adapters that replace the cardboard, you rip it off one side, replace the side, then flip it over and do the same and they lock together but the ring adapters I use require a ton less filament to print so take up less space and are cheaper and work fine.
I was really impressed with Jayo PLA+ Black, because of how strong it is. I haven't compared to others, but it was strong enough for my uses... so I just stayed with Jayo. I ended up needing more filament and the PLA+ was out in black (on sale), so I got PLA 2.0 in black that's supposed to be stronger. There's no doubt that I can say that it certainly prints better and looks better (more smooth) too. The problem I've been having though with the PLA+ (1 of 3 spools) and the PLA 2.0 (2 of 4 spools so far) is that near the end of the spool the filament gets jammed. It's not rolled up right and somehow the other layers/rolls of filament end up somehow being on top of the part that's feeding into the printer... so it can't unwind anymore and fails. I'm not sure why that happens and I'm wondering if anyone knows how to stop that from happening. If anyone reads this and has a clue, I'd appreciate any info or ideas. It's ruined several of my prints and unjamming it just causes it to jam up again shortly after (just one or two layers later).
I think you might be underestimating the utility of tools to make the 3d printing experience easier for people with dexterity issues. I know people don't talk about it much but it seems like a sleeper/niche area that isn't being catered to. Each time you come up with a tool to help people do things one handed it could end up being very useful to some people out there.
You could make it even shorter that it's flush when the refill is all the way in. You only need to reach the handle when it's all the way in. That way you only need to flip it around once, push all the way, flip it back, remove tool. It's really cool anyways, looks awesome too with the filament position marker.
It's a trade off though. The longer it is, the less force is required and vice-versa. He may have decided the loss of leverage wasn't worth the shorter size. Or maybe he didn't test it at all :p
Thx for watching! Bambu has a huge sale going on right now, including my all-time favorite printer, the P1S: fpfdesigns.com/r/p1s
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This is a great functional print. I have had this problem, and I will be using this in the future. Thank you.
@@Rakshasa84thx! Fixed
You should try out the AMS lite spool removal tool on maker world.
I would love the stl for the holder tool, I literally only have one arm and could mount the holder on my workbench.
I am a one-handed person, born without a right hand, and I can't tell you how cool it is to see so many prints that help people like me. Even if it's not the primary purpose of the print, there is a print for just about everything I could need. I got a printer less than a month ago, and I'm having the time of my life.
That's so lovely! I'm planning to print things for my wheelchair soon ^__^ 🤝
ua-cam.com/users/shortsDkPfuNy38CQ?si=rY9w0tjPVv70fPLE
I have created a one handed spool removal tool for the AMS lite
@@stubbyninja_ look up spool removal tool in maker world
Just at the 2:43 mark right now and was about to post a comment saying that the tool he built could probably be very easily adapted to mount to a table for people who only have the use of one hand for whatever reason it is.
Tool for spool would be great. I have very bad arthritis that has deformed my fingers. I have a hard time pulling them apart. Always have to ask the wife.
I'll get it updated and added over the weekend EDIT: I'm improving it, and will release a brief follow-up video. I'll still try to get it out today, but may be tomorrow (Monday)
@@FunctionalPrintFriday Thank-you for this, same problem!
THX for this "Must have" tools!
I certainly want the stl's for it!
So much appreciated! 👍👍👍
BR. Bossen
We would also love this tool! We received a problem spool from Bambu last week where this would have been a lifesaver
I can really use your tool to open the spool with. I only have 3 fingers on one hand and this will help me a lot
I love how you walk us through your whole thought process on the design, step by step! I've been printing for over a decade now, but have never considered using a piece of filament as a marker like that! It looks so cleaner than multicolor printing, and doesn't require a bunch of extra print hours and wasted filament clearing the nozzle between colors!
thank you!
I'm glad you included your various iterations. As they say, "you learn more from your mistakes." Great job! I love pressing the raw filament in there as a guide rather than printing it.
That hammer to place indicator was eye opening. I have avoided multicolor prints but this one I could do. Thanks
I'm not really looking for a spool replacement tool, but I was just casually following along.
When I saw that notch for the filament I immediately screenshotted this to a friend with a caption like "THIS IS GENIUS"
This is what separates a good design from the true next level stuff. Well done
@@Ghust2 thx!
I just loaded my first Bambu refill a few hours ago and saw this issue coming a mile off. I first thought about using a deburring tool to cut it back then the idea of mandrel to straighten it out. Didn't think a few hours later UA-cam would auto play a new UA-camr to me with an elegant solution for the problem I was just thinking about. Kudos to the design!
We all need to haress them that they send a new filament or they reimburse. This is not normal. And it happens a lot!
Thanks a lot for this. I love that you show not only how you create this but also show how one can fail and how to get to the next iteration improving things! That helps people like me just starting the whole 3D construction work - I am not the only one who doesn't manage to create the perfect piece on first try.
Great job and all the best for your wrist.
It’s definitely a gift and a curse that people like us would rather come up with time consuming, complicated solutions to problems the manufacturer created and could solve by making a simple tweak to a machine.
Python AMS. It's a complicated build and difficult for a beginner. But works for anything. Cardboard spools do work
I agree the manufacturer should just reimburse those faulty spools or send new ones free of charge! Bambulab has very bad customer support in my opinion.
Just set up my P1S this weekend. Love the innovation! Already ordered a bunch of filament, now I can print your gizmo and be ready!
Mad respect for the effort to make this for us even while fighting an injury. You've earned this new subscriber!
thx
What a great idea and well thought out tool! Will definitely be printing one out . Thank you for all your time and effort you’ve put into this problem that I’m sure we are not the only ones having with a quality control issue Bambu seems to be having.
Amazing idea. I love that other people end up with 'several' iterations of their practical designs. I now don't fee so all alone in that area. Thanks.
Never should have even crossed your mind. Think about it. 3D printers are all about rapid prototyping. PROTOTYPING. You're doing it right.
Great job getting this to it's final iteration. Simple, effective, and easy to use. Absolutely perfect.
Thx for the reusable tool. I'm 84 young learning 3D Printing, have an A1 & A1 mini, both with AMS Light. Printing in right now & will use with the new filament that came today. Subscribed and look forward to learning from you as well. Gordon
welcome to the channel!
It is certainly worth putting that lever print out, my kids are very into 3D printing and I'm very much a dad who tries to make them do as much of a process themselves as possible, at least a few times, for the experience, to appreciate the effort that goes into a process, and for the sense of accomplishment.
just published a new vid with the design for the wrench
Hello, I recently switched to bamboo spools for the same reasons and just yesterday I faced the same problem. Your video comes at just the right time.
You will have it often, it is not normal in my opinion. Bambulab customer service does not help
That first tool would be super helpful for anyone who needs a little help! For sure publish it! Never know when an accessibility tool is needed until it's needed :)
just published a new vid with the design for the wrench
Love it, I swear every one of my spools had this problem with being snug, and I just thought it was normal. going to print this now!
Thanks for sharing this whole creation process it was very enlightening. I don't have a Bambu printer yet but I am going to definitely have to print this tool.
Boy I could use that spool splitter tool! I was fighting to get two sides put together with refill and your tool would have saved me 10 minutes!
just published a new vid with the design for the wrench
Timely video. I just received my first four refill spools from Bambu. Thanks
Hi, Interesting subject also because you show all your tests, not only the final one.
I create some part like you and sometime I need to create 3 print before finding the right one. Your video make me more comfortable on this. It is normal to make adjustment.
Merci
Bob
I ordered my first batch of filament from Bambu labs yesterday. Great timing on this video. I now know what tomorrow’s project will be! Thank you for the great videos!!!
Recently found your channel and instantly subscribed. Hope your arm is coming along. Thanks for the great content and instructions. Love the way you work out the different issues we all face. Thank you for all your hard work and I will be printing this one out so thank you for the fix!
I always appreciate built-in break-away supports. Nice!
I have cursed this situation many times! I normally butcher the cardboard worse trying to shave it! I quit buying refills! Thanks for addressing this issue. Take it very easy on that wrist, I wish you a speedy recovery!
I've not encountered this problem yet here in the U.K. ( mainly because I'm only a month into my new Hobby ), but I shall be printing this off just in case. Many thanks for all your time and effort. Cheers from the U.K.
Same here; bought loads of refills without issue, so maybe there's a different factory producing the spools in the UK. Regardless, it's a great idea and a useful tool.
@@gbspikyfish I have just this moment finished printing it in PLA. A lot went into this design. Hope we never need it.
Have bought 3 or 4 batches of Bambu refillls in UK and they all had this issue; have also had a spool unclipping mid print, although don't think was related to this QC issue. Otherwise Bambu filament refills have been great value.
Great video. Love the detail you put into making that tool. This is what 3D printing is for me, practical and functional items!
Glad to see that i'm not the only one struggling with those badly cutted rolls. Got 10 of them, always a "joy" to put them together.
Really glad I came across your video today. I just received four refills from Bambo Labs and had no idea the spools could be damaged. That quite is an amazing invention you came up with. Thanks for the info.
Thank You, I printed one for myself, Very happy with it
Absolutely genius. Been getting so many rolls with rounded over cardboard here too. Great idea! I've been cutting it off but like you say it's a complete mess and more than once the plastic straps have snapped or I've slipped and cut them.
What a great idea. Thanks for all the effort and iterations to get it fool proof. Having the handle too will help with those stubborn spools. I’ll definitely be making them. 👍👍😎👍👍
I published a vid with the wrench handle
Really great idea! I have had a few refills like that, but this tool will solve the problem for sure! Thank you for sharing!
You put a lot of work into the design of the spool tool! Wish I had your design abilities. I haven't yet run into a refill that has the same problems that you have found. But I did download your tool for print if I get any in the same condition. Thanks for all the work on this!! Gerry
Thank you for this. The spool wrench would be awesome to have too.
Nice solution to an awkward problem. Thanks for sharing! I only just got my printer and haven't seen the problem yet, but I have ordered some refills so I'm sure I will 🙂
Love this practical solution! Really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing your process! I don’t know about anyone else but I was dying to see that refill finally installed nicely in the spool! Haha
Very nice and functional design. Thanks for sharing 👍
To clean out the cardboard you can also use a deburring tool... carefully to not break the cellophane strips.
I don't have a 3d printer yet but I was browsing for possible problems and found this. Really appreciate the time you took to create a perfect solution. Liked and subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Word of advice do not buy bambulab. It has been a frustrating journey for me. I would just buy prusa instead. Bambulab is not a good company. THey do not care about their customers.
That's a great idea!
One change I would make is to cut down the height even more, so you can push down all in one go without needing to remove the too first, and also reduce the filament needed to print, cheers 🎉
Great helpful tool. Anyone that is a perfectionist like you connects with us. New subscriber.
This was an awesome video. Thanks for sharing the process and the eventual success.
Excellent design, thank you very much for sharing! I can't buy the Bambu or Sunlu refills in Mexico yet, but once I can I'll certainly printy this tool
That is something I'm going to print right now, Super useful, thankyou!.
You're welcome! Genuinely hope this helps as many people as possible. I wonder how many rolls have just gone into the garbage due to frustration
What a great video and such a handy tool. Printing it now whilst waiting for my filament delivery. Thank you so much.
great video. about to print one of these up now. thankfully all my refills have been clean so far, id rather have the tool on hand if i do run into a messy cardboard bit. thanks for the tool!!!
Thank you for creating this. Great work!
Thank you very much. I just received my A1, got it set up and printing and got the WiFi working. this printer does an amazing job. I Was thinking about these reusable Spools.
Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching and hearing your thought process for designing the items you make, I learn a lot from these videos. I am trying to work up the courage and patience to learn how to design something from scratch instead of just printing Stl files.
Fantastic design and video again as usual. Glad to see the numerous iteration ideas and ‘almost got it’ prints along the way…more relatable to my designs.
I do not have Bambu, but still looked it to the end. Very nice done design.
Engenius!!! I just started learning 3D and bought a X1C (go big or go home right?) and i just respooled my first spool refill today. I can't say i experience your issue but it was an awfully snug fit and it was a slight challenge (with two good hands) to get it lined up and seated properly... I am definitely going to print out your invention as i want to get my wife engaged in the printing side of things and this tool will absolutely help!!!
Thank You!!
I have the same issue with some of the refills. This is a great design, thank you for sharing! Now I need to figure out how to remove the empty ones from the spool, as they are very tightly attached.
This is great man!!! I've had this frustration ever since my first refill spool from Bambulab. It's a great concept and well thought out from Bambulab but apparently the QC on the refills is not to the level that it should be. Thanks so much FPF!! 👏
Glad it helped!
Just started 3D Printing and the Bambu spools are just very nice, kinda glad I never had to deal with all the waste. (probably will try our other filaments through if only for price and to have a decent comparison)
Haven't bought any refills yet, but now I will be ready ! Thankyou :)
Thank you for sharing that design. I'd given up of refillable spools (though I did save a lot of them). Maybe now I can give it a shot again. Hope your wrist feels better soon. I know your pain with 7 broken bones (3 in the wrist and 4 in the hand). Great channel and keep up the good work!
great job! this will be a tremendous help being disabled. My problem with Bambu refills is bad spool winding which is why I'm switching away from bambu refills. At least 3 out of 10 spools I order are trashed because of bad winding. thanks for the print though it will be very helpful if I go back to Bambu refills!
This is the first time I have seen your channel and love the spool buddy and spool wrench! I have arthritis in both hands and I think both of these tools would make it much easier for someone like me to change the refills in the Bambu spools. Great job! Im off to view more of your videos! :)
thx, and welcome aboard!
Great design! Might be worth your while to run your cone out the opposite direction by itself through the cardboard tube to roll that kerf out of the way and create more clearance before pressing it on.
It's great to see someone else working through so many prototypes. I guess that just how the greats work. ;)
So cool! I love seeing how this was made. Very thought out!
I just ordered my first refills. I don't know yet if I'm going to need the tool, but thanks for sharing!
As someone who has a spinal cord injury that means I have significantly impaired hand and wrist strength and function, yes, absolutely, please make the stl available for that spool wrench!
I published a new vid with the wrench handle
A solution just looking for a problem. Good Job.
Amazing job dude, well done! 🍻
Adding the spool buddy to the print tool arsenal.
I'm stocking up on filament too, so I'll use your link for that.
Great tool. Great video.
The lever tool would be a great file/tool to have. Especially if it had holes in it for a more permanent "bench mount" version.
Your designs are everytime absolutely smart created. I wish i had your skill and thinking about designing.
New to the channel and subscribed/liked. Just got my Bambulab P1s, amazing prints out of the box. Now after calibrations it's even better 😊
Some sort of oversized countersink to angle the edge of the cardboard core might also work. I like the idea of putting a string of colored filament in (of course, a Sharpie/color pen mark would also work)
I have not yet printed thus yet but plan on printing it tomorrow!
I have had a couple of Bambu refills with the issue and was frustrating to get them to luck!
I will be printing it tomorrow morning!
I just sent it to my son who also has a X1C.
I suggest you upload your design to Bambu Lab Makersworld so that all Bambu Lab users get easier access to the file!
You should consider linking this UA-cam video to it!
I would also love to print the adapter you designed ti help you locking the Bambu Lab reusable spools! If you make it available you might want to also upload it to Bambu Lab Makersworld!
Thanks a million!
I follow all your UA-cam video every Friday and love them all although the print you designed don’t resolve an issue for me since they are specific to the issue you have! Until today since I do have this issue on occasion and you are solving my problem!
Thanks again!
I wish I could learn how to design this like you do!
Love your UA-cam videos!
I don't have the hand issues that you have, but regardless that spool tool is brilliant. I would definitely print and use it.
Was going to say, yes, I must spend an hour trimming the edge of the cardboard hubs everything I get a fresh batch of refill spools. Glad to see that I'm not the only one that has this problem, but by the same token, if this is as widespread as it appears to be then they really need to do better.
I think if you used the mandrel to push the cardboard back to it's original shape it would be a lot easier to use. Rather than trying to compress the cardboard into it's new shape, just push it back. Then it would be easier to take off too.
Funny, I have been dealing with the same issues as you. I had a brand new refill loaded into a bambu refill spool and I didn't pay enough attention to the notch and making sure it was lined up. I'm sure you see what's coming, I came apart in my AMS. I have never notice any cardboard tubes like yours, mind you I'm up here in Canuckistan so it wouldn't be the same batch. hopefully its just an anomaly, but you should let Bambu know. great channel
Great idea with the filament indicator , I will be using that since my printer is a single color printer. Thank you so much :)
Late to this, but a suggestion. Since the cardboard is rolled inwards, the mandrill will likely make it roll more and will probably make removal difficult. What could be done instead is to have a short portion at the bottom that is the same OD as the spool, put the spool on backwards using the mandrill to reform the cardboard, then flip the spool and install as shown.
Excellent! Thanks so much for this!
Pretty cool idea, Thanks for sharing with us
Wow nice work, this was a really great idea and design (and brilliant execution) - impressive!
thx
Ace. Thank you! UA-cam algorithms come to the rescue after hunting 48 hours or so ago for a solution 🙂
Looks like you do the same as me, create a million different iterations until it's perfect :p Kind of a shame something like this even needs to exist..., but at least we don't have to worry about finding it
I think this is great !!
Being healthy, it did not come to my mind that someone with some disability (temporary or permanent) might be having trouble with this.
So, yes. Improving accessibility = awesome !!
Necessity IS the Mother of Invention. Very cool!
I love the Spool Buddy 👍🙂
One thought though:
You demonstrated a totally fine spool with undamaged cardboard center. That came easily on and off the spool holder, and was easily rotatable. That probably means the inner diameter of the cardboard is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the spool holder core.
So.. to me that means that the Spool Buddy should NOT be the same diameter as the spool holder core, BUT bit larger - the same diameter as the inner diameter of the cardboard.
First THEN the Spool Buddy will actually repair the cardboard damage ALL the way, and not just half way.
Great video - solves the exact problem I've been having with bambu refills. The spools also have a habit of unclipping mid-print, so I printed some sleeves that hold the two halves together. Some dude on Printables also came up with a "Spool Saver", but it's not the best design and uses a lot of filament.
I had that happen today, care to share your sleeves?
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great tool I use bambu and elegoo filament whilst I've not has an issue with getting the bambu refills on yet I do respool the elegoo onto the bambu spools so this could useful for that as well
Elegoo is my favorite petg but comes on a cardboard spool. I just printed the adapters in PETG, basically rings that go around the spool, and haven't seen any cardboard dust in my AMS. There are even some adapters that replace the cardboard, you rip it off one side, replace the side, then flip it over and do the same and they lock together but the ring adapters I use require a ton less filament to print so take up less space and are cheaper and work fine.
I was really impressed with Jayo PLA+ Black, because of how strong it is. I haven't compared to others, but it was strong enough for my uses... so I just stayed with Jayo. I ended up needing more filament and the PLA+ was out in black (on sale), so I got PLA 2.0 in black that's supposed to be stronger. There's no doubt that I can say that it certainly prints better and looks better (more smooth) too. The problem I've been having though with the PLA+ (1 of 3 spools) and the PLA 2.0 (2 of 4 spools so far) is that near the end of the spool the filament gets jammed. It's not rolled up right and somehow the other layers/rolls of filament end up somehow being on top of the part that's feeding into the printer... so it can't unwind anymore and fails. I'm not sure why that happens and I'm wondering if anyone knows how to stop that from happening. If anyone reads this and has a clue, I'd appreciate any info or ideas. It's ruined several of my prints and unjamming it just causes it to jam up again shortly after (just one or two layers later).
Another vote for releasing the spanner. It would be helpful for many. I have arthuritis and other grip issues, so I end up working one handed often.
I don't have or use anything bambu, but this is great! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for this, good timing I just got four refills delivered.
Genius design. Great content.
Definitely would like the STL file of the tool you’ve used. Great effort making such a well made video, hope your doing a bit better
First time here, but really loved this video. Will come back 🙂
I think you might be underestimating the utility of tools to make the 3d printing experience easier for people with dexterity issues. I know people don't talk about it much but it seems like a sleeper/niche area that isn't being catered to.
Each time you come up with a tool to help people do things one handed it could end up being very useful to some people out there.
I've put a bunch of these on and I'm just now seeing the notch... lol. No wonder it was so damn tight sometimes. 😆
You could make it even shorter that it's flush when the refill is all the way in. You only need to reach the handle when it's all the way in. That way you only need to flip it around once, push all the way, flip it back, remove tool. It's really cool anyways, looks awesome too with the filament position marker.
I had the exact same thought. Otherwise a great idea.
It's a trade off though. The longer it is, the less force is required and vice-versa. He may have decided the loss of leverage wasn't worth the shorter size. Or maybe he didn't test it at all :p