Hi! Thanks for your comment! Totally understand where your frustration comes from. At this 1st tryout of creating the tray, I have one target as my top priority in the wish list: load as many desiccants as possible. Due to its steep angling top, 1. it is hard to fill up if there is no ceiling to keep the beads trapped and they will roll off the tray before I can put down the maximum amount for the space. 2. Even when I manage to load up a good amount of beads onto the tray (holding the tray at an angle), when I apply the lid, the beads either run off when pressed or the tray has been overloaded and I can't put the lid on, then multiple back and forward tryouts to get the volume right. Therefore, this opening on the lid has happened and makes the whole thing like a pocket. It helps to load the maximum desiccants for the space that it can take, and no more guesswork on how much to put down when you feed it with a cap/scoop through the opening. Hope this clarifies your frustration and thank you for trying out the model!! Cheers!!

Hi! Seth, I like the thinking of reversing the configuration. For the scale of my operation and resources, a proven configuration, instant intuition of operation and obvious opportunity within reach is what I am looking for. Nonetheless, this should not stopping you to dig deeper. I would say give it a try and feel free to reach out, I would be more than happy to share few cents of thought if you get into it. S.ID

Hi! Interesting idea!! from my experience of loading the tray, it gets filled up around the opening area pretty fast, and as noted in the description I shake and knock it a bit to tuck beads in so the area around the opening would free up for more. In terms of the cover for the loading area, I have an idea for it, I will update it with an add-on, so you don't need to use tape :) Cheers!!