Silica Dryer Spool Insert v2 Remixed by Brekel

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Brekel

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

Designer

7.6 h

2 plates

4.8(111)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

6.3 h

1 plate

4.8(42)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill, PETG HF

8.6 h

2 plates

5.0(6)

0.6mm nozzle, 0.3mm layer, 2 walls, 25% infill

8.9 h

2 plates

5.0(2)

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Description

Version 2 of an insert for a standard BambuLab Spool that can be filled with silica/desiccant beads to be dried in a filament dryer.

Includes a convenient snap-in funnel for easy filling and transfer of beads into other containers.

Fully enclosed so can be used with filament dryers like the Eibos Polyphemus that rotate the spool.

Drying time 6-8 hours on 70c for a full container (in Polyphemus dryer)

Improvements over v1:
- larger diameter so it can now hold ±550 grams (vs ±400 grams)
- 1 mm taller for tighter seal against spool cap to prevent spilling contents
- bottom indicator to easily identify the close bottom vs open top when opening your spool
- funnel now comes with a spout for pouring beads out and a funnel to easily fill it

No supports needed.
Please note, it is essential to use materials that can withstand higher temperatures, such as PETG, PolyCarbonate, or similar high-grade plastics. (not PLA!) Some ABS/ASA brands may shrink causing tolerance issues if you don't calibrate slicer compensation for this.

There's an STL for a version with thinner and more slots (1mm instead of 1.5mm for regular version) for use with smaller silica beads.

(remix of the original v1 model by optimising model and added features)

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Comment & Rating (210)

@user_1235883874

Printed in ABS, unfortunately it is a bit too high. The spool cannot be snapped into place. The nose/rail bends and is not in the correct position. I had to peel some of the middle circle off.

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The designer has replied

@Brekel

Thanks for the feedback, I tested with various older and newer Bambu spools (with prints) but jot with ABS. Its a tight fit so a small wrap could make it too tight I guess. Glad you could make it work though!

@Crossman1611

I can confirm, printing with PETG-hf the same issue. The spool will close but it is straining the railing of the spool to an uncomfortable degree. I would maybe print at only 99% size in the future. Though I don't feel like spending another 5+ hours on another print. Might sand it down some so it fits easier.

@MrGnarly

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Replying to @Crossman1611 :

same

@ByteSlinger

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

Printed really well and functionally works great. The lid was really well thought through. The only issue is the holes are a little too big. I find that any of my silica beads that are slightly smaller or are in any way chipped just fall through it. I get that it's a weigh up though between maximizing air flow and trapping the beads, I just think shaving 0.3-0.5mm off the width of the holes would make all the difference.

@RodT

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I just did a remix that doesn't allow the partially formed beads to fall through. Works great for me.

@ByteSlinger

Replying to @RodT :

Ah nice one, looks great. Will definitely give it a print when I have spare printer time. Thanks!

@user_819771961

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Love it ... I tried indicating beads and yes, at 70c in the dryer they turn back from ugly brown back to shiny new orange. Also using them not just to dry beads, but also fill up with beads for long prints. So I am using them in the AMS when I have long prints with hydoscopic filament like PETG or the PVA Support filament. Here I got one between wood and CF PLA ... I never seem to get above 10% in the AMS :)

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@Brekel

Ooooh that's a good idea actually, hadn't even considered that myself, will definitely trt

@user_913377522

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

I printed this using eSUN PETG filament, and it fits flawlessly onto the original spool A deceptively simple design, yet precisely what many have been seeking Thank you

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@Unsupervised

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

printed great in ABS, love the funnel and pour spout.

@user_819771961

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Printed a few with PA612-CF so can chuck em with spool into the high temp dryer. Just looks great. Sexy almost.

@Kroeskoppie

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

Looks good. Hope to use these on my filament dryer. The filling funnel had some oneven layer lines at on part. No idea if this is a filament issue/need to dry the filament again, but it will work, I guess. Printed in PETG-HF Grey, had some stringing as well, so might be needed that I dry the roll again. Don't think this is a model issue.

@user_2366288529

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

came out great in PETG (clear)

@user_3712815746

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

Printed in ABS-GF. looks good

@user_819771961

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

Looks and fits so good. Printed in PA612-CF so I can put the spool 'as is' into the dryer to recharge the beads. Printing a spool in PA612 as well as other containers for the same. But this spool is spot on.