The filament that comes with the product gets tangled.
How to counteract it?
If it is the Snapmaker filament I would just throw it away. It caused too many clogged nozzles for me. Never saw tangling like that though
I use this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4504481
Helps keep the filament pulling straight out, and also from wrapping around the axis. Other people have other solutions as well.
I had that happen once, after I swapped filament. I forgot to tuck the loose end of the filament into the spool, then I tangled it when I reloaded. Now I make sure I secure the loose end anytime I unload the filament.
I have noticed some consistency issues with the snapmaker filament. The last two spools I ordered had some spots that were brittle. Less than a week after taking it out of the package, it started breaking between the print head and the spool. The filament is brittle enough that trying to straighten it out (part of the v1 loading procedure) breaks it. Iâll usually have to break off 15 - 30 cm of filament before it stops being brittle. Itâs broken off just above the print head often enough that I unload the filament if the machine is going to be idle for a while. Iâll be trying out other brands on my next spool.
As Brent said, I too recommend using
Snapmaker 2.0 Filemant guide by da96jdm - Thingiverse
He had made that recommendation on a post previously and I tried several different ones, the one linked is by far the best design currently available.
Also, you could try to print this universal auto rewind spool adaptor.
Snapmaker 2 universal rewind spool holder by SchnabsiX - Thingiverse
I wasnât able to print out the clockwork spring until I got better, but the spool holder itself makes a big difference⊠I had several tries at it until I finally had one that the little nubs didnt break on and wasnât filled with lumps and bumps, but the spring is really cool to fiddle around with even if it comes out bad.
I personally feel that design is better than some of the others as you donât require different inserts for different sized spools, even without the auto rewind feature. Beyond the universal nature, you also donât need bearings for it.
Between the first part which will keep your spool from coming undone when moving up and down against the spool holder keeping it stable, your performance will greatly increase.
The 2nd print recommends a part (I think they call it a nut tool, it grabs the knob on the end of the spool holding axle) from another spool holder, which has 3 options, I personally preferred âlongâ vs âregularâ and âextra longâ.
Also, many spools have little holes near the edge, for feeding the filament thru so it stays taught when taking the roll out.
There are many designs on the thingiverse for filament clips to do the same thing as well.
I hope you are enjoying your machine as much as I have been!
I could suggest investing in a air tight bin to store your spools,
a dehumidifier that you can plug in to recharge the silica (throw in the bin),
and I even just got a commercial chef brand dehydrator for 38 dollars
which you can print an adaptor ring for on thingaverse to dry your spools out
Dehydrator Tray Extension for Westinghouse WFD100W (Single part) by andreq - Thingiverse
(extension printable on A350, if you have smaller machine there are multi piece variants available as well)
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I have had that issue as well with the sample spool that came with my 350. Needed to cut the filament and rewind twice to remedy the issue. Used the pause feature to cut and reinstall the filament. Now I am leery of leaving the Snapmaker unattended. What do I do with a 24hr part?
As recommended, print the guides and spool holders above.