Felipe M.
ebd213f053
Parametric dust cover that clips onto the outer rim of a standard 1kg (200mm) filament spool. Features diagonal clip ramps for supportless printing and customizable dimensions for different spool sizes.
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1.5 KiB
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43 lines
1.5 KiB
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# Filament Spool Cover
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A circular dust cover that clips onto the outer rim of a filament spool. Snap-fit clips around the perimeter grip the spool edge to hold the cover in place.
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## Parameters
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### Spool
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| Parameter | Default | Description |
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| `spool_outer_diameter` | 200 mm | Outer diameter of the filament spool |
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| `spool_rim_thickness` | 2.5 mm | Thickness of the spool rim (the edge clips grab) |
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### Cover
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| Parameter | Default | Description |
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| `cover_thickness` | 1.5 mm | Thickness of the cover disc |
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| `skirt_height` | 5 mm | Height of the skirt that wraps around the spool rim |
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| `skirt_wall` | 1.2 mm | Thickness of the skirt wall |
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### Clips
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| Parameter | Default | Description |
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| `clip_count` | 6 | Number of clips around the perimeter |
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| `clip_arc` | 15 deg | Angular width of each clip |
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| `clip_lip_depth` | 1.5 mm | Depth of the clip lip that hooks under the rim |
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| `clip_clearance` | 0.3 mm | Clearance gap for snap fit |
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### Quality
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| Parameter | Default | Description |
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| `resolution` | 120 | Number of facets for circular geometry |
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## Print Notes
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- Print flat (disc face down) with no supports needed.
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- Use a flexible filament (TPU/TPE) for easier snap-on, or PLA/PETG for a rigid fit.
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- Adjust `clip_clearance` if the fit is too tight or loose for your spool brand.
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