Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Ender 3 Filament Guide easy install is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by FlintWeiss, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Ender 3 Filament Guide easy install 3D printable model by FlintWeiss

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Ender 3 Filament Guide easy install

Source: Thingiverse by FlintWeiss

The Ender 3 Filament Guide easy install is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by FlintWeiss. Updated 6-July-2018 ** This remix accomplishes 4 objectives: 1. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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16,387 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-02 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 177 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: Creality Ender-3, Ender-3, filament guide

About this model

Updated 6-July-2018 ** This remix accomplishes 4 objectives: 1. Allow the guide to be added without removing filament, simplifying installation 2. Only attach with a single screw to simplify installation 3. Kove the guide further away from the extruder to increase the angle of support, making it easier to pull on a spool that was poorly wound 4. Lower the guide itself so that the filament doesn't erode the extruder lever. Even plain old PLA is abrasive and will carve away the soft plastic used in the Ender-3's extruder lever. By lowering the guide, we can wear the cheap part (the filament guide) instead of the extruder lever. In order to solve #1 a gap had to be added to the guide which then necessitated the additional support structure, tying the guide to the shield, which also makes supp…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Ender 3 Filament Guide easy install is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by FlintWeiss.
Who made this model?: Designed by FlintWeiss, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.