{"product_id":"snapmaker-u1-universal-spool-adapter","title":"Snapmaker U1 - Universal Spool Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis universal adapter allows spools with larger inner diameters (55–75 mm) to be used while remaining compatible with smaller spools, such as those for SnapSpeed or BambuLab filament. It attaches securely to the original spool holders and can be left in place or moved between spools as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUses only 56g of filament and prints in ~1h 50min (using the recommended print settings \/.3mf).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-align-center\" style=\"width: 50%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/892c32d1-33f1-40b6-b6b2-a1cf3d746b93\/thumbs\/cover\/800x600\/jpg\/55mm-to-75mm.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnug Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with friction to stay secure but remain easy to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Nut Insertion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw in the opposite direction until the thread locks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Threading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two thread starts and 3D-printing-friendly geometry allow for quick screwing and unscrewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Handed Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three nubs in the bolt opening to help prevent rotation while screwing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeam Painting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts in the threads with painted seams (in the included .3mf file) ensure consistent dimensions when printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two ways to use the adapter: \u003cstrong\u003eon the spool holders\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eon the filament spool itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. These instructions assume one-handed use, though two hands will make it easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: When using spools that would fit on the original holders (e.g. with an ID of 55mm) screw the nut on with the flat side facing the spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOption 1: Adapter on the Filament Spool\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrewing\/Unscrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the adapter flat on a surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the spool on top of the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the bolt on securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image-style-align-center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/8382bbd0-6d92-444b-9715-ce12add96dd4\/u1-spool-adapter-use-table.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttaching \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttach the adapter (with spool) to the spool holders by gripping the nubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image-style-align-center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/344d46ac-9981-48e9-9996-69a123a8e802\/u1-spool-adapter-take-off-on.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 2: Adapter on the Spool Holders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you often use spools that are incompatible with the original holders, it is useful to leave the adapter installed on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, because you are screwing into a rotating thread, this is slightly more challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eScrewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the spool onto the bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the nut firmly onto the bolt to align the threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a finger to rotate the bolt via one of the nubs for the first full turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch to rotating the nut with your thumb while holding the bolt steady with a nub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image-style-align-center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/27c637ef-f09f-4040-9eca-dd7e362ec8b8\/u1-spool-adapter-use.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnscrewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo remove the spool, lock the bolt with a nub and unscrew it using your index finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image-style-align-center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/e20f098c-a1f3-4c1c-b430-45b5752b9464\/u1-spool-adapter-unscrew.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the bolt on its head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.2mm layer height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% gyroid infill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo supports or brims required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is inspired by\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/1556162-compact-universal-spool-adapter-ams-lite\"\u003e universal adapters for the AMS Lite\u003c\/a\u003e but is designed from scratch for the Snapmaker U1. Even though the spool holders of those two look very similar, there are lots of little differences that required different design decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChange Log\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.05.26] - uploaded bolt v8, same length as v7, but with threading from the start. Also made the angle on the end steeper, to better support wider 55mm ID spools. (Remember to try using the nut both ways if the standard direction doesn't work!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-align-center\" style=\"width: 50%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1704079\/rich_content\/2f5733d5-a591-422e-a41c-2080f13dffb8\/thumbs\/cover\/800x623\/jpg\/v6-vs-v8.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[05.05.26] - uploaded bolt v7, making it 1cm longer to fit full-size Sunlu spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by PenguinPrototypes on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67396411228464,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_c6821f2b-90a8-4aad-8416-b87468af1731.png?v=1784846784","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/snapmaker-u1-universal-spool-adapter","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}