AMS Silica Dry Box: sturdy, simple, safe by Professional3D

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Print Profile(4)

All

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

All-in-One for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Designer

7.1 h

2 plates

5.0(12)

Main boxes for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Designer

3.1 h

1 plate

5.0(2)

Second row boxes for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Designer

3.4 h

1 plate

5.0(3)

Side boxes for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Designer

1.4 h

1 plate

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Description

tl;dr

Play around with the print profile as much as you like, but beware: Here be dragons!

Following process parameters are mandatory:

Global - Wall generator: Arachne

Global - Wall loops: 5

Global - Sparse infill density: around 30 % (15 % will produce a Sieve and not Mesh!)

Global - Sparse infill pattern: Rectilinear (also tested Line and Honeycomb)

Objects (ending in "Infill.stl") - Wall loops: 0

Objects (ending in "Infill.stl") - Top shell layers0: 0

Objects (ending in "Infill.stl") - Bottom shell layers: 0

Only mess with the print profile process parameters, if you know exactly what you are doing and what the consequences are.

This is the one you came for:

"All-in-One boxes" contains all boxes: Main, Side and Second row.

This the All-in-One split up:

"Main boxes" contains only the Main boxes.

"Side boxes" contains only the small Side boxes.
"Second row boxes" contains Main and Side boxes of the Second row.

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Do you like this model? That's great!
My wife doesn't like the fact that I'd rather develop and print 3D models than re-watch Grey Anatomy with her.
Maybe I can impress her with a few “boosts” or “thumbs up” 😊.

Nice to be read here: This is my Christmas present for you

I've now tried a few desiccant containers, but none of them have really satisfied me. So I took the ideas I liked best and programmed AMS desiccant boxes from scratch in OpenSCAD.

This is my first model that I am publishing. Have mercy on me. Everything worked well for me, but if something doesn't work for you, write to me. Greetings go out to @anishgoyal, he inspired and encouraged me to upload my model.

The goal:

Stable - 2.4 mm wall thickness, ideal for 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm (optimal) and 0.6 mm (optional) nozzles.
Simple - Easy to print, no supports, no bridges - form follows function
Safe - No accidental spillage of desiccant, the AMS stays clean - The lid closes reliably

What do these boxes do better than others?

Filament spools can remain in the AMS, and the containers can be removed easily and without fiddling to change the desiccant.

The lid slides open. When closed, the box can be lifted by the handle without the lid slipping down, gravity prevents accidental opening. At the same time, the sliding mechanism wastes practically no space.

While we're on the subject of filling up, here's how: open the lid, replace the desiccant. That simple? Yes, it's that simple! The large lid opening makes funnels and fiddling unnecessary.

Fine-mesh ventilation openings, which are both stable and can be printed quickly by using infill patterns, ensure excellent drying. 10 % relative humidity is the norm in my AMS. Measured with an external hygrometer, as I don't really trust the small round hygrometers. Despite this, there is a box for round and one for rectangular hygrometers. And yes: the round hygrometers fit both in the 12/6 version and in the 10/4 version.

For those in a hurry

Print only the large boxes, then you already have space for 180 grams of desiccant and are ready with one printing plate.
Would you like a little more? Two more containers for the sides, for another 30 grams of drying agent.
Extravagant? The fine gentleman prints a second row and has space for a further 162 grams.
A total of 372 grams of desiccant. That's enough. More is better, everyone knows that, but that's enough, trust me.

The first three containers would have been enough... but you've read this far, you want it all!

Small bonus

The boxes open and close with the most satisfying click that is possible with plastic on plastic. Auditory confirmation provides satisfaction.
“Click” oh yes, do it again!

Be careful

If you want to adjust the print profile: lower shell thickness, upper shell thickness and wall lines must remain set to zero for the objects that end in “infill”, otherwise the boxes will be sealed. Play around with the print profile as much as you like, but beware: Here be dragons!

How I create my models

I started developing 3D objects myself in 2010, when I got into 3D printing with Prusa Mendel. I still use the software I used back then: OpenSCAD. So if anything should not fit, let me know, adjustments are done with a few variables, because this model was also created from scratch in OpenSCAD.

Changelog

01.02.2025:

Feedback from @thosti that the Bambu Lab hygrometer fits a little too loosely.
I have ordered the B-XF001 hygrometer, checked the fit and revise the model.

Bill of Materials

Maker’s Supply Kits and Parts

Circular Embedded Electronic Digital Thermometer Hygrometer (1pcs) - XF001

B-XF001

2.49 USD

× 1

Bambu Filaments

Jade White

A00-W1-1.75-1000-SPLFREE

19.99 USD

× 1

Bambu Green

A00-G6-1.75-1000-SPLFREE

19.99 USD

× 1

List other parts

None x 1: Have fun!

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Comment & Rating (35)

@user_3424250859

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too big

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@Professional3D

You changed the infill density... use 30% or stick to my print parameters. Based on your picture, I have clarified in the description which settings are absolutely necessary so that the boxes are printed as intended. Then, with a bit of luck, no one will make the same mistake again. Thanks for your picture.

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@user_3424250859

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Replying to @Professional3D :

Thank you for everything

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@Professional3D

Replying to @user_3424250859 :

Great that everything still worked out. Thanks for the boost.

@EricMakesStuff

Print Profile

All-in-One for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Looks great printed in eSun ABS

@Professional3D

That's eSun ABS? Looks great! I should give that material a try.

@user_904923490

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Print Profile

Second row boxes for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Printing transparent with green～for easy orientation This combination is perfect～This design is superb

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@Professional3D

Super, thank you very much for the praise.

@tobi_da

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Print Profile

All-in-One for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

Works in monochrome too ;-) A brilliant solution for changing the desiccant without removing the spools

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@sk.six4

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@Professional3D can the Hygrometer be removed to change the batteries?

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@Professional3D

The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, you can twist the hygrometer 90 ° and don't have to remove it or just poke it out, it's a simple but sturdy clip in.

@sk.six4

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Awesome, thanks. Printer is already hard at work now 👍

@thosti

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Great model, except for one little thing: the Bambu hygrometers don't snap into place, you have to be careful that they don't fall out. Tip: for the slide cover of the container with the hygrometer I chose 100% infill an do not fill in desiccant. Otherwise the desiccant from the 2nd row container will take away the moisture and the hygrometer will show inaccurate nonsense.

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@Professional3D

I have ordered the B-XF001 hygrometer, checked the fit and revised the model. Thanks for the boost!

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@user_1476466064

Hi I printed out 3 sets of these ( on my Creality K2 Plus ) *COUGH*, it was very satisfying watching the the diagonal prints... but I do have a question.. What mechanically stops these from through printer movement rocking and hitting the spools themselves potentially causing a spool jam. I have my X1C with 3 AMS units and the K2 Plus all on the desk and it does cause a bit of wobble. It doesn't interfere with prints but could certainly tip these inside the AMS. And yes that click is very satisfying.

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@Professional3D

Thanks for the feedback. I have the anti-vibration feet under my P1S and so the whole printer wobbles a lot, but nothing has fallen over in the AMS. There's also not enough room to fall over.

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@d13g0b0j4

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Beautiful! I made only one to try, but I gonna print many more. Thanks

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@Professional3D

Great, I'm glad you like the model. Feel free to upload a picture as a comment. And thank you very much for the boost, it's the first one I've received.

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@user_3631489693

Where is the box with the cutout for the hygrometer

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@Professional3D

The box with the cut-out for the round hygrometer is in the print profiles “All-in-One (Multicolor optional) for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle” and “Main boxes (Multicolor optional) for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle”.When you open one of the profiles in Bambu Studio, the hygrometer box is displayed in black/transparent on the printing plate. Right-click on the box and select “printable”. You may want to set another high box to “unprintable” and delete it, as you can only use three main boxes in the AMS. Enjoy my model.

@user_904923490

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Print Profile

All-in-One for 0.2/0.4/0.6 mm nozzle

@Professional3D

Thank you for the second boost.

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