Filament desiccant holder

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I discovered my supply of desiccant bags had either expired or been depleted, so I purchased some loose desiccant from eBay for £5 per 500g. I then designed this small box to fit inside my filament storage container. The box contains approximately 200g of the gel balls. These were marketed as 2-5mm spheres and the air slots are 1.6mm high. While a few balls do become broken, overall they remain well-contained. I opted for a solid base to provide extra stability. The flat square shape allows for significant surface area contact between the silica and the surrounding air. The gel I acquired changes color as it becomes saturated. It transitions from orange to green as the moisture is absorbed, and can be dried out and reused. Print Settings: Printer: Anet A8 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 100% Notes: 1.6 shell thickness Top/bottom thickness: 1.6 Print speed: 80 Temp: 200 Bed: 50 The fast print speed appears to work well for bridging the 25mm gaps between the uprights. Print the box with a solid base on the bed, and the lid upside down. Design Process: I used 123d Design and Cura to create the design and slice it.