How do I disassemble and reuse Prusa NFC Spools ?
This may be off topic, but since the introduction of the NFC / Open Print Tag spools, the design has changed from the spool with the cardboard core and the push out side "wings" to a more sturdy plastic assembly.
I used to re-use the old designs for printing with small samples of dyed filament - just push out the "wings", add dyed filament to cardboard core, push the wings back in and go.
However, for the life of me, I can't see how to disassemble the new spool without damaging it. I'll be honest, I'm starting to feel like a rat failing an intelligence test here. Is there an easy way to take this apart so it can be re-used ?
Best Answer by HappyKatz:
Answered my own question 🙂
https://www.printables.com/model/1464628-prusament-spool-opener
4 Prusa Core One + (formerly MK4S w/ MMU3, MK4 / MMU3, MK3S+/MMU2, MINI+), Octoprint, ASA, PETG, PVB, (some) PLA.
RE: How do I disassemble and reuse Prusa NFC Spools ?
Answered my own question 🙂
https://www.printables.com/model/1464628-prusament-spool-opener
4 Prusa Core One + (formerly MK4S w/ MMU3, MK4 / MMU3, MK3S+/MMU2, MINI+), Octoprint, ASA, PETG, PVB, (some) PLA.
RE: How do I disassemble and reuse Prusa NFC Spools ?
I used a hacksaw. But I might give this tool a try instead
RE: How do I disassemble and reuse Prusa NFC Spools ?
This may be off topic, but since the introduction of the NFC / Open Print Tag spools, the design has changed from the spool with the cardboard core and the push out side "wings" to a more sturdy plastic assembly.
I used to re-use the old designs for printing with small samples of dyed filament - just push out the "wings", add dyed filament to cardboard core, push the wings back in and go.
However, for the life of me, I can't see how to disassemble the new spool without damaging it. I'll be honest, I'm starting to feel like a rat failing an intelligence test here. Is there an easy way to take this apart so it can be re-used ?
I printed both tools. Neither the tools nor the spool survived the first try. This is such a lousy design. I am starting to doubt Prusa more and more. For now I am still happy with my Prusa XL and semi happy with my Core One. But for filament I definatly will switch to another brand. I think Prusa path got diverted in a bad direction. The NFC spools are so porely designed how did they pass any quality control?