QIDI X-Plus X-Max Adjustable Spool Holder by humebeam

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I've also made an Adjustable Internal Spool Holder here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4684092
The Adjustable Spool Holder for QIDI X-Plus and X-Max works with most filament spools up to 1 Kg. It uses common 608 roller bearings (search for 608ZZ or 608RS, I bought 4 for €4) for a smooth rotation of the filament spool. The spool holder is moved back slightly, allowing for larger spools and for the optional roll-off saver. If you don't have any roller bearings you can print and install the rod extenders instead, it will not move as smoothly but should be fine until you can get your hands on some 608's.
You can also print and use the optional "Roll-Off Savers", one on each side of the spool, to minimize the risk of filament jumping over the spool, although it's unlikely it will happen with this system, even with new spools. Make sure you feed the filament from below the spool through the black filament guide tube.
What you need:
2 x 608ZZ or 608RS roller bearings
1 x M3 or M4 screw and bolt (15 mm) (optional, you can use the stock screw and bolt)
What to print
Print the following parts:
external-spool-holder-top-1.0.stl
external-spool-holder-bottom-1.0.stl
external-rod-holder-left-1.0.stl
external-rod-holder-right-1.0.stl
external-608-roller-bearing-housing-1(2)-1.0.stl
external-608-roller-bearing-housing-2(2)-1.0.stl
external-608-roller-bearing-wheel-1(2)-1.0.stl
external-608-roller-bearing-wheel-2(2)-1.0.stl
Optionally, print these parts:
external-optional-roll-off-saver-1(2)-1.0.stl
external-optional-roll-off-saver-2(2)-1.0.stl
Also optionally, if you don't have any 608 bearings yet, print these:
external-optional-rod-extender-1(2)-1.0.stl
external-optional-rod-extender-2(2)-1.0.stl