Vertical filament spool holder for delta printer by apell

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This thing is designed to utilize the unused space on top of a delta printer. My previous horizontal version has an issue with the filament loops occasionally falling down due to gravity and can lead to tangling filament and furthermore extrusion problems.
You need to print one of all the thing files, except two of ShaftAdapter.stl and FilamentRollHolder16mm.stl. Orient the parts appropriately prior to slicing.
Other parts needed:
16mm OD tube (13mm ID if you plan to use the ShaftEndPlug.stl), length depends on your printer's dimensions, material is not important,
2x 6204 bearings,
4x M4x8mm screws for mounting the results of FilamentRollHolder16mm.stl.
Assembly:
Install two of FilamentRollHolder16mm on top of the vertical top profiles of your delta printer.
Put one ShaftEndPlug to one end of the 16mm tube (optional).
Slide a 6204 bearing to the VerticalRollHolderA and BearingCup.
Slide a ShaftAdapter to both bearings.
Slide the 16mm tube through the ShaftAdapter of VerticalRollHolderA.
Put VerticalRollHolderA through the hole of a filament spool.
Screw VerticalRollHolderB on to secure the spool.
Slide the Bearing cup on the tube and through the center hole of VerticalRollHolderA.
Place the spool with the shaft on the two FilamentRollHolder16mm.
After initial assembly you only need to do steps 6 through 9.
In case you need a bowden tube end holder to be used with this thing, check out my other thing.