V-Spooler

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V-Spooler is a re-spooler optimised for re-spooling to Bambu and Extrudr spools (will also work with various other types) and is designed to occupy the smallest footprint in a vertical arrangement, hence the V in V-Spooler.

Upgrades are provided in the profiles area, so you can make your older V-Spooler current. V-Spooler is free here but it would be great if you can support me by joining my club on Printables for at least a month, which gives you access to this and other models for the duration of membership. Other alternatives are to buy it from the Printables store or to buy me a coffee using the button below. Boosts are also welcome Thank you!

Want to build V-Spooler? Get an authorised parts kit here (EU/gobal) or here (Australia)!

Take the work out of finding all the different parts for V-Spooler and let us do it for you.

Don’t want to build V-Spooler? You can buy a whole V-Spooler too (EU/global) and even the motor mod.

V-Spooler is designed and manufactured in the EU, with affordable global shipping.

Currently we are under attack by unauthorised re-sellers illegally selling my work on various different platforms.

Purchasing from my authorised manufacturing partners VisionToCreate3D (EU) and DREMC (Australia) directly supports my work, and several jobs manufacturing V-Spooler in the EU and 3 legitimate businesses on two continents.

One of the biggest requests I get is for a video of V-Spooler working, so here is a short video (currently Beta 8.1, will be updated!). If you would like to see how to load V-Spooler, please scroll to the bottom to find the tutorial videos there.

Which V-Spooler Should I Print? V-SpoolerV-Spooler X

- Normal sized printer (e.g. P1P)

- You want to re-spool only 1kg spools

- Normal sized printer (e.g. P1P)

- You want to also re-spool larger than 1kg spools in a compact space

- Takes up a bit more desk space than V-Spooler, but not much

Additionally there is a “Large Bed Edition” version available for 3D printers with larger print beds and files prepared for the Bambu Lab H2D printer and similar bed sized printers. This is slightly easier and faster to build due to having less parts and has a slightly smaller bill of materiels. Which Profile Do I Print? You Want To Print A New V-Spooler V-Spooler 1.2 is the main profile for this model which is updated every release to include all changes, so you do not have to upgrade when printing a new V-Spooler.

If you have a H2D you have the option to use the profile above or the V-Spooler 1.2 Large Bed Edition.

You Want To Print A V-Spooler Option

Desk Mounting - There are now optional desk mounts, the holes for screws in the desk mounts are 6mm in diameter. You can remove objects called “brace front lower” and “brace rear lower” from the main print job if you want to use these.

Dust Protection - This part stops cardboard particles and other dirt dropping on to the target spool. It is supplied separately as it obscures the view a little, uses a bit more plastic. You can remove the objects “brace front upper” and “brace rear upper” from the main print job if you want to use this part. Note you will need to upgrade to Beta 4 to use the current part.

Desk mounting and dust protection options are included in profiles on this page. V-Spooler spindle and clamp options are listed on a separate page here. Also see the official V-Spooler Collection for more options, and the large aftermarket!

You Want To Upgrade V-Spooler If your upper rollers are straight you should use the Beta 2 - 3 to 1.2 upgrade.

If your upper rollers look like the ones pictured to the right with a lip on either end, and your carrier looks like the one pictured in the other image you should use the Beta 4 - 8.1 to 1.2 upgrade.

If your carrier looks like the one pictured in the image to the right you should use the 1.0 to 1.2 upgrade.

Required Components V-SpoolerV-Spooler Large BedBeta 4 - 8.1 Upgrade1.0 - 1-2 Upgrade • M3 inserts x65 • 608 bearings x20 • LML9B 100mm linear rail • 0.5 x 7 x 12mm helical compression spring x1 • M3x8 screws x18 • M3x12 screws x1 • M3x16 screws x31 • M3x20 screws x8 • M3x25 screws x2 • M3 washers x61 • M3 lock nuts x2 • PTFE tube, 4mm OD• M3 inserts x61 • 608 bearings x20 • LML9B 100mm linear rail • 0.5 x 7 x 12mm helical compression spring x1 • M3x8 screws x18 • M3x12 screws x9 • M3x16 screws x27 • M3x25 screws x2 • M3 washers x57 • M3 lock nuts x2 • PTFE tube, 4mm OD• M3 inserts x47 • LML9B 100mm linear rail • 0.5 x 7 x 12mm helical compression spring x1 • M3 lock nuts x2 • M3x8 screws x10 • M3x16 screws x28 • M3 washers x9• M3 inserts x4 • LML9B 100mm linear rail

The helical compression spring can be easily sourced at Bambu Lab at the following links US/EU/UK/AU/CA/Global.

Please note that inserts require that you have access to a soldering iron and that those supplied by Bambu Lab are a slightly different size and less suitable. Ruthex or CNC Kitchen are good choices.

Optional Build Items Loctite Blue At least one of the screws as detailed in the instructions benefits from Loctite Threadlocker Blue. Do not use the red Loctite, it is too strong for plastic parts with inserts.

When you use Loctite Blue put a very small amount of it on the end before screwing it in. This is important for future removal. Please do not use this all over the model for ease of maintenance.