Honeycomb slim desiccant boxes. by luckyluc.64

luckyluc.64

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 32% infill

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1.9 h

2 plates

4.6(13)

0.16 PLA, 32% Honey, 3 walls No top, bott, Brim

Designer

1.9 h

2 plates

5.0(7)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

Something old but newly designed. Another Desiccant box.

First, the desiccant box is a necessary pain. Dry filament is the #1 issue with 3d printing. You can't have too dry filaments. Especially if you get into fancy materials like PA, PEEK, and even the popular PETg. 5% would be the best, but under 30% should work in most cases.

Now, why did I design a small dry box? Here in my garage, I need to recycle the desiccant every week or more. Since I have 3 (Soon 4) AMS. Removing the spool and pulling the smooth back is a pain.

Yes, a giant box can last twice as long, but changing for a fresh one in a few minutes is worth going to the drawing board and getting something better as easy to replace.

I printed a few different box models, and they were all like torture tests for the printer. And in the end, they look OK at best.

Here is the dry box I came with. This is exceptional because I use the Honeycomb infill at 32%, no top or bottom. It can hold beads as small as 1.25mm.

It's not a torture test for your printer. There are some plus and a drawback. The plus is that it is fast, uses less material and is easy for the machine. The drawback is that you must combine two parts and a sliding cover (3 pieces total).

The assembly is as simple as sliding a drawer in place. The front part slides over the back part (See the picture). Line up one male into the slot (Why are you smiling) a couple of millimeters on one side, then do the same on the other side. When both sides are engaged, slide the front up until it stops. You'll figure it out.

I did two plates, one for the side pieces (22mm wide) and one for the 3 middle parts (45mm wide). I put one set on each plate. It's up to you to Clone them. I'm not particularly eager to tie my machine for hours. I print it one by one, then squeeze other stuff in between. They are placed face down, and you can't change that. Or try it for the fun of it…

PS: I must add, stay posted. I'm coming with a Honeycomb girl with a hydrometer that makes it nice and tight.

Also, feel free to change all the parameters and try to make it faster, but 5 ~10 minutes less may have a so-so result.

I'm done. Print something. It is certainly more fun than trying to understand my Frenglish.

Comment & Rating (70)

@Yell0wDog

Another great design! Luckyluc.64 is my go to for upgrades and fixes! Printed perfect, fits in the AMS without an issue, used the hex grill as well and everything fits perfect!

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Thank you so much. You know there's something very special being recognized by a maker, it make it special. I like that material, is that a 3 colors PLA? I have to come up with fun stuff, I ran out of things to fix on the X1C...

@Yell0wDog

Replying to @luckyluc.64 :

Yeah it's Amolen Silk PLA, haven't had a chance to print anything with it yet and it was already loaded so figured it's look nifty.

@luckyluc.64

Replying to @Yell0wDog :

They did look really cool. I'll have to get some. Thanks for the hint ;-)

@johlmike

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Print Profile

0.16 PLA, 32% Honey, 3 walls No top, bott, Brim

This is really an excellent model, especially the feature of changing desiccants is very convenient. I personally value convenience very much, thank you for contributing such a great tool!

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The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Wooo, nice. Fantastic job printing it. Is this Marble PLA? Thanks for downloading it and giving feedback. I do not appreciate it. I invite you to look at my other solutions for BBL's little corks.

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@johlmike

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Replying to @luckyluc.64 :

Yes! I did use Marble PLA for printing, and next, I will print the PTFE Tube Guide that you designed. I am looking forward to seeing the result. Thank you for the great model.

@luckyluc.64

Replying to @johlmike :

That sound fantastic. Thanks, it's so nice to be recognized by a maker. It fuel me to keep making more stuff and better what I have done. For the guide I would recommend to use ABS or PETg. PLA will give you issues. Thanks again.

@Coopsnakes

Print Profile

0.16 PLA, 32% Honey, 3 walls No top, bott, Brim

Very clever design, absolutely perfect, printed in PETG so I can throw them in the dehydrator.

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Thanks for downloading it and giving feedback. I do appreciate it. Be careful if your dryer reach 90c you may have issue. I did try to dry the desiccant in the box on the table and the box did start melting LOL PETg is not that great when you pass 80c. ABS, ASA and better will do without issue. Nice job printing it, They looks great in white. I invite you to look at my other solutions for BBL's little corks.

@luckyluc.64

That look like a brand new X1C, nice. You can remove the tape that hold the door or the chamber filter. Also dry your filament, it's oozing. Try to keep it under 20% RH. Enjoy that fantastic new machine XD

@TLadd

Printed 3 boxes with x1c using petg, I could not slide the pieces together.

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@luckyluc.64

Hey TLadd, Was it BBL PETg? Can you take a picture? On your X1C, did you use the flow calibration? Do you have a precision measuring tool like a good caliper? I would like you to check the side wall size. They should be 2.50mm thick, and the key cord 1.25. The gutter should have a 1.35mm bore. Was your filament dry? Did you have oozing? How was the wall finished?

@TLadd

Replying to @luckyluc.64 :

It was brand new creality grey just opened. I did not use the flow dynamics calibration. I didn't change any settings after opening the file. It printed beautifully no oozing. I also used a textured pei plate. Here are some pictures for your other questions. Sorry wasn't sure how to measure the gutter bore.

@luckyluc.64

Replying to @TLadd :

You did an excellent job of providing some details and pic. The setup looks right. Creality got me giggling; "better flow" means nothing. Better than what? Also, "moisture proof" is the bag, not the filament. Only bags that are "Aluminum-looking are humidity-proof." All others are moisture-resistant. Your wall has the correct thickness but looks overextended (not smooth). The only way to check the gutter is with a pin gauge. If you engaged only one side, would it slide easily? L'll-B back

@AlMartinsen

What a wonderfully design part! I love it! Not only does it print fast, it prints perfectly well and the two sides slide in place very well without too much pressure. Having in mind the really tiny parts that must fit for it to be easy, I'm impressed. You can also notice when a part is well designed when you see fillets instead of hard corners which are more difficult for the printer to make. Thank you, fantastic project! Now I'm off printing two more to complete the trio and then will print the other decorative grill to complete it.

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Wow, what a fantastic review. It takes an expert to see those details. Than, it make it so much more special for me coming from someone like you. It's cool in Clear, I assume it's PETg. Nice job printing-it. Some did have fit issue and it's because they didn't set there printer right. You are a master and good at it ;-)

@AlMartinsen

Replying to @luckyluc.64 :

thank you for your nice answer too 😊. About the printing, yes, I used clear PETG so whenever I want to restore the silica I can toss the whole thing in the dryer hehe. I didn’t change a single thing, I just downloaded your premade profile and went for it. The important thing I do is to have the PETG really dry. That’s really the trick I use 🤣. Happy new year 🎈

@tocpap

Great design works perfectly. The provided print profile was spot on and everything printed perfectly. I used the free spool of PLA green provided with the printer. The fitment is definitely tight, I used an hobby blade and ran it along the connecting grooves before assembly, that made it so much easier to assemble. I also printed your Hex Grills as well and they both fit in the space perfectly, I am able to install and remove them with spools loaded into AMS. Thanks for sharing.

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Excellent review. Thanks for appreciating my work. You did have to cut a little, which may be a sign of over-extrusion. Thanks for downloading it and giving feedback. I do appreciate it.

@rs.drakh

Print Profile

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 32% infill

The connecting parts were too tight for me. the female side broke when I put it together. I used glue in the newly open gap, and the boxes still hold together very well. maybe a less fragile mechanism to connect the parts would be better, the idea is awesome, but tolerances are very very small. thanks for a great model!

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Sorry to hear you have an issue. Yes, it should be tight, but not past the breaking point. You may want to look into your flow calibration. If you over-extrude or are too hot, the male part will be too big and the female too tight, causing that situation. Can I ask what material, build plate and machine you are using? Thanks

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@rs.drakh

Replying to @luckyluc.64 :

X1C, it was Prusament PLA, on a Bambulab textured PEI bed. flow calibration was done, but might be inaccurate on textured PEI as they say.

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@user_595645955

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well thought & prints fine!

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Thanks for downloading it and don't forget to rare-it. I do appreciate it. I invite you to look at my other solutions for Bambu Lab's X/P little corks.

@lucaleoni

Print Profile

0.16 PLA, 32% Honey, 3 walls No top, bott, Brim

Really gorgeous design. It prints and works perfect!

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

I know I make it like me and it is perfect XD... Thanks for downloading it and giving feedback. I do appreciate it. I invite you to look at my other solutions for X/P Bambu Lab's little corks.

@BadgerRobotics

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0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 32% infill

Printed great and fits nice!

The designer has replied

@luckyluc.64

Excellent, It is nice not to have to remove the spool when refreshing-it. Thanks for downloading it and giving feedback. I do appreciate it. I invite you to look at my other solutions for BBL's little corks. Also, the grill with the humidity gauge is an other good add-on.

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