98

I wanted to place this filament dryer I got myself recently directly above my printer. So I designed and printed this shelf. It prints in parts to get as strong as possible and can be assembled using M3 screws. If you are interested, files are available here for free:

https://www.printables.com/de/model/539326-esun-trockenbox-wandhalter-esun-filament-dryer-wal

top 17 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] uninvitedguest@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

I knew there were filament dryers, but having one that is a direct feed in to the printer is quite neat! Thank you for turning me on to this.

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

My pleasure :)

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's a damned good idea. I'm going to print that. I've been trying to figure out how to put my filament above my printer so I can ditch the tube.

[-] baliskos@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Excuse my lack of knowledge, I do not yet have a 3D Printer, but why do you need a filament dryer? Does the filament ship with residue from the manufacturing process that needs to be washed off?

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Here is an example of the difference between dried and not dried filament:

[-] KingGeedorah@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Filaments absorb moisture in humid environments, and it impacts print quality.

[-] CypherPsycho@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I read it as filament destroyer lmaooo

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Hmm… I doubt that such a device would sell well :D

[-] CypherPsycho@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I need one of these bad... just checked my system it's 75% humidity in my house....

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

My printer has its place in our dining room (I know not perfect…). It’s next to our kitchen, so humidity also was a problem. Now I can’t complain.

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Added a filament guide:

[-] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

How do you dry the shelf though? 🤔

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Why should I dry the shelf? Am I missing the joke here?

[-] Carighan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I was just trying to make a stupid who-watches-the-watchmen joke. Apologies. 😅

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ah okay, then I was just too dumb to understand :D

Actually… I used the dryer on a table to dry the shelf‘s PETG before the print. Just wasn’t able to use its direct feed function at this point :)

[-] dewritochan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

oh man i never even through about making a nozzle like that to guide the filament through nicer.

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

You mean the one on the dryer where the filament comes out? Actually that one came with the printer

this post was submitted on 31 Jul 2023
98 points (98.0% liked)

3DPrinting

15248 readers
40 users here now

3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

The r/functionalprint community is now located at: !functionalprint@kbin.social or !functionalprint@fedia.io

There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml

Rules

If you need an easy way to host pictures, https://catbox.moe may be an option. Be ethical about what you post and donate if you are able or use this a lot. It is just an individual hosting content, not a company. The image embedding syntax for Lemmy is ![](URL)

Moderation policy: Light, mostly invisible

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS