Python Silica Gel Box Upper/Lower (Connectable)

Update 03/06/2025: Uploaded a M14 XL Silica box for the top slot. The previous box was too tall for the top slot and could not get the lid to close without closing the box first. This version will sit low enough for the lid to close easily, as well as leave room for a light bar should you make that modification. I aslo revised the supports for this one, so they will be easier to pull off. Big thanks to @formergeek for letting me know about this, as well as test printing for me and sending me photos!

Update 01/18/2025: I have combine the XL M14 plug version to make a slightly bigger connectable silica box. If you have the three xl silica boxes made by Humebeam in the Python, the lower xl connectable will not fit. I use the Xl in the upper slot and normal in the lower. If you do not have the Xl silica boxes, then they will both fit as normal. This is also in the description of the print profile if you are confused as to which one is which. Thank you again, I appreciate everyone's feedback and downloads!

Update 11/10/2024: Per request,  I have updated the Silica boxes for the M14 plug. Humebeam recommends printing in ABS so that you can also dry the silica without ever having to remove it from the box.

I have also added a slimmer version for the back. They aren't as big, and the screw hole doesn't work, but they will do in a pinch if you need a rear slot version. I will go back and redesign when I have more time. I plan to make these wider as well so that they cover more space and are more useful like the front. 

I’m thrilled to share my excitement about the Python AMS by Humebeam—it's a game changer! I decided to make use of the extra holes in my heated enclosure, since I only have two heaters, which left me with four spare holes just begging for attention. While my design skills are about as sharp as a soggy noodle, I can’t take any credit for the ingenuity of these parts—that’s all Humebeam’s brilliance. Please, shower him with support for his phenomenal work!

What I did was merge the cutout seals with his silica gel box design to create a setup that allows for additional silica gel boxes to be held firmly in place. No design alterations here—just a seamless integration of his genius. The boxes I modified won't interfere with the original silica boxes, so you can use these in addition to those without worry!

You can grab the files for the modified silica gel boxes from the links below, please check out the rest of Humebeam’s fantastic designs while you’re at it. Enjoy!

Extra Parts Needed:

1. Enclosure cutout seal rear (actively heated enclosure)
2. Python silica gel box lid (python AMS silica gel box)

I’ve uploaded two profiles for your printing pleasure: one for the classic 0.4mm nozzle and another for my personal favorite, the 0.4mm OBX E3D High Flow Nozzle. The OBX profile comes with a slightly faster speed profile that prints in less time with an additional wall, for those who like their prints faster than a caffeinated squirrel. Both profiles have been thoroughly tested and are working like a dream!

Do me a favor and keep those supports on. With the added weight, they’re like the security guards of your model, preventing any potential collapses. Don’t worry, they’re easy to remove—think of them as a pesky but necessary bodyguard.

Just a quick note: I noticed the tolerances are a tad tighter compared to the original seal—probably due to support needs or my printer’s quirks. The fit is snug, so you might need to do a bit of sanding on the cutout portion for a smoother connection. I managed to get it to fit without sanding, but it was a bit of a tight squeeze, so I gave it a gentle rubdown with 200-grit sandpaper to make things a bit smoother. Happy printing, and may your prints be ever in your favor!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message. I'll do my best to respond faster than you can say "print complete"!