#snapstack #drydock V3 progress update 🧰💧 Quick progress update on SnapStack DryDock V3. I’ve redesigned the box from scratch to address a few issues from V2 and to make the whole system far more modular going forward. The big idea for V3 is simple: one or two base case structures, then everything else becomes modular. So instead of needing a separate full box for every variant, the base case becomes the foundation. From there, you’ll be able to add, remove, or swap parts depending on how you use your filament storage. What’s changed so far I’ve reworked the main box, gasket, latch areas, magnet system, and internal layout. The new seal has been tested using Bluetooth hygrometers, and the early results look very promising. The test case dropped steadily and is currently sitting around 24% RH, with the monthly graph showing the humidity trending down from the initial setup. The base case has also been tested with and without the gasket, and both versions are sealing well so far. The gasket itself has been redesigned. The goal is to make it easier to print, easier to fit, and less fussy overall. Modular desiccant holder I’ve also designed a new removable desiccant holder. This uses an integrated magnet system, so the holder can snap into place and be removed when needed. The nice part: this desiccant holder is designed to be backwards compatible with all V2 cases and also works with some V1 cases. That means existing users should still get useful upgrades without needing to reprint everything. No dry-box civil war required. Magnet system and swatches I’ve added internal magnet locations for swatches and future attachments. The current design supports the standard swatch setup, but I’ve added an extra magnet position so other swatch styles and add-ons can latch on more cleanly. This still needs a bit of final refinement, but the direction feels right. One major goal is to move away from awkward mid-print magnet pauses where possible. The new system should make magnets easier to insert and less likely to cause print issues. Interchangeable front plate The hygrometer area is the next big piece I’m working on, and I think the solution finally clicked. Instead of baking one fixed hygrometer hole into the front of the box, I’m working toward an interchangeable front plate system. That means you should eventually be able to choose between: no hygrometer round hygrometer rectangular hygrometer swatch only label plate other sensor or attachment options later This should make the case much more flexible and avoid the usual “my hygrometer is 1 mm different because apparently standards are a myth” problem. Still to finish before release There are a few things I want to finish before calling V3 ready: final front plate design final swatch/magnet attachment improvements more testing on the gasket and seal more testing with removable desiccant holders final tolerance checks cleanup of the print profiles That said, if anyone is interested in trying the current version early and providing feedback, I’d love to hear from you. The more real-world printers, filaments, sensors, hygrometers, and strange shelf setups this gets tested with, the better V3 will be. Thanks again to everyone who printed V1 and V2, posted photos, suggested changes, found weaknesses, broke things creatively, and generally helped push this design forward. V3 is getting close. 🧱