Modular Spool for Cables, Wires, Rope, String, Lace, etc.
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CHANGELOG:
* 2021-10-30:
* Added experimental male-male axis connector for use with an (experimental) separator for creating multi-spools
* 2022-05-07:
* Added a winding aid. Use an M6 bolt or threaded rod with a nut to clamp the wire spools in and chuck them into a drill or so
* 2022-05-15:
* Added winding aid in 1/4 inch version. Same as M6 version, use a bolt or threaded rod with a nut or two
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Quite a few wires I bought only came in a bundle instead of any sort of spool which made organization as well as using them (tangled wires!) pretty annoying.
To solve the problem I designed a modular spool where you can mix and match different diameter sides with different length center axis pieces to store whatever amount of wire, ropes, string, lace, chain or whatever you have.
All spools are designed to have a 15mm center axis to put on a rod, or some sort of holder. The outer diameter of the center axis is 23mm for all spools. Sides are secured to the axis using a M20x2.5 thread whose tolerances have been tweaked to be more FDM-friendly.
Furthermore all spools and axis have openings through to the hollow center of the axis which should more or less line up when screwed together. If they don't, slightly sand the small portrusions on the side pieces. These holes allow you to secure the start of whatever you're winding on the spool.
Lastly, all spool sides have either 3mm or 5mm holes and…
