Snap-in AMS Desiccant Holder by schutz

schutz

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Print Profile(3)

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P1S

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X1 Carbon

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.1 h

1 plate

4.7(77)

Narrower slits; 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.2 h

1 plate

4.7(17)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

1.2 h

1 plate

4.9(11)

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Description

Update 3-Apr-24: Added a second print profile that provides narrower slits to catch smaller pieces of desiccant. The first print profile (white picture) slits are 2mm wide. The updated (blue picture) is 1.5mm wide.

For my first model on MakerWorld, this AMS desiccant holder provides a clean fit and finish that snaps into the AMS so nicely, you'd think this is what Bambu Lab had originally intended. Using color-indicating desiccant with this model makes it easy to see when it needs a recharge, and the large opening on the back is protected by a U-shaped cantilever snap-in cover to make sure those desiccant beads stay where they belong until it's time for a change.

Keeping your AMS dry has never been easier…unless you like to fidget with plastic snap fits, in which case those satisfying clicks may keep you standing over your open AMS longer than intended.

This model was created from scratch, but inspired primarily by Mikyleee's similar model (printables.com link).

Printing

I printed in PLA with the 0.20mm Standard profile. Supports are NOT needed on the interior, but they ARE needed on the rear snap fit and along the front, as well as a couple underneath.

The bottom cover is small and the end of the cantilever snap does not have much contact with the print bed. Print this part slowly to avoid adhesion issues. You should not need a brim!

“Critical feedback is always appreciated”

I have never done a snap cover like this, and I know it is far from ideal. Posting your makes and comments encourages me to improve. Tell me what you think!

Comment & Rating (141)

@mailgraf

I had quite difficulties with the print. The thin bars were not printed nicely due to their geometry. you could see an uneven and not uniform surface on the backside of the bars (the ones facing inside). Additionally without support for the bars it began to vibrate and had like 5 bad prints. I decided to arrange the part differently, please see the picture attached. I painted the support manually. It is very easy to remove and the parts looks awesome! The covers were printed with 99% scaling in order to allow some tolerance. beside that it is an AMAZING design! really love how it fits into the AMS, looks almost like a geniune part and thats exactly what I was looking for.

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The designer has replied

@schutz

I appreciate the feedback. The underside of the grille definitely gets messy due to the extreme overhang. I made the decision to stick with that orientation to minimize supports, but I imagine your final print looks cleaner by eliminating severe overhang. I'm curious about the vibrating as I hadn't seen that in several test prints. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@maxman

Can you upload yours as a print profile?

@cvdasf

I second this, a print profile of this orientation would be awesome!

@biscuitless

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

When removing supports, they can take the tabs with them, so be careful. But overall, this is a good model and prints fairly well

The designer has replied

@schutz

Your prints look great other than the missing tabs from the support pulling them off! I'll see if I can't find a way to improve the durability of the tabs and revisit how they are supported. Your feedback is appreciated!

@biscuitless

I just wanted to let you know that even though those tabs broke off, they still fit perfectly and I'm not worried about them popping out

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@user_3553447864

Printed perfectly on my Bambu x1c, as you can see, it fits like a glove! I had NO issues removing the supports and it fit together GREAT! THANKS so very much for such an amazing file!

The designer has replied

@schutz

Comments like this inspire me to come up with new things to create!

@WingArt

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

came out great!

The designer has replied

@schutz

Thanks for posting!

@1Phil

Perfect! I had no problems printing with PLA+.

The designer has replied

@schutz

Looks great, thanks for posting!

@davidarroyo1234

Nice

@Nlargen

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Very responsive creator. great looking model. Difficult print given the tolerances it requires. There are other models that fill the same role that are easier to print. This one does look like it would hold more desiccant though. Hopefullg I’ll get a working one printed at some point.

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The designer has replied

@schutz

I'm sorry this model didn't print well for you. Do you mind sharing what filament you used and if there were any changes in the print settings?

@Nlargen

Replying to @schutz :

Bambu filament with the settings from the profile on the model. May try another this week and see if it was just a fluke.

@Nlargen

Replying to @schutz :

Tried it again earlier today. Still run into issues with the door fitment. almost like the tabs are too large. Makes the door pop off. I’ve tried a few brands of filament now, Bambu, Sunlu, Eegloo, and one other. all with similar results. I almost wonder if it needs a smaller layer height. may try that next.