Simple & Functional Filament Filter + Lubricator (EZ Print)

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I have no idea why others attempted to add hinges and other complex mechanisms on such a small part, especially given that it is no faster to deploy/remove than a design like the one here. It just makes printing a potential disaster and a good chance of failing the first print until you tweak your settings. Never fear though, this filament filter should be a breeze to print. The design is very simple, yet has been more effective than any of the other filament filters I've tested prior to making this. It features the smallest footprint while providing the longest amount of filtering/oiling. While making this, I focused on these 3 requirements: 1. Can be installed/removed with filament loaded (or unloaded) 2. Easy to print, no hinges, overhangs, or any other nonsense for something this small 3. Can accurately be used with both 1.75 and 2.85mm filaments As long as your settings are producing decent prints already, this should be a breeze. Takes only about 10 minutes to print, and you most likely wont need to change many settings, if any at all. Here are the two settings I personally recommend: - 100% infill - 0.25mm or lower layer height The rest of the settings shouldn't really matter much as long as they are within spec. ASSEMBLY ---------------- Included are two separate bases that you can print, one is for 1.75mm and the other 2.85mm. The top will fit either base, so if you end up printing one for both diameters, just print out two top covers. Top cover should securely latch with friction to the base. If it doesn't, please check your settings and make sure you dont have anything manually set that changes the models dimensions (layer width, etc). Once you have a base and a top printed and have checked to make sure it securely fits, cut two pieces of identical foam that are slightly larger in width/length as the filter body. Put one piece in the base making sure that the foam is slightly higher than the bottom of the filament hole. You want some compression so that the filament is actually cleaned/lubricated. Many others ive tried were doing nothing as the design made it too loose once installed. Sandwich the filament between the other piece of foam and then snap the cover back on. Finally, check to ensure that the filament filter has enough tension to hold itself up on the filament without any extra help. If it is too stiff and barely moves, remove cover and trim the foam. For oiling (which I don't recommend as it can greatly reduce layer adhesion), use the same steps above, except add a few drops of your oil to BOTH pieces of foam. If it doesn't print properly for you or you're having issues anywhere else with this, please post a comment with your issue and I'll do what I can to help : )

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