Filament Dry Box

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The reason I decided to print my own filament dry box is that I cannot find a suitable container, like Rubbermaid 21-cup container in my region without paying extreme high cost (USD50 inclusive of freight). I had purchased a larger container that can house 3 rolls of filaments, but later found out that is not ideal (for my case) because I only have 1 printer and do not like store my filaments together in a translucent box where it can be brittle. (checkout: Alex Kenis utube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgyutg9H94Q ). Please note, these are big prints. I printed my on Ender3 with print bed of 235x235. On Cura, it would not slice the model. I had to use CR-10 setting (instead of Ender3 setting) but adjusted the print bed to 235x235x250 instead of 300x300. Please do this at your own risk and also please centre your print bed first. I also found it very difficult to print clear transparent window and instead I cut a 30x65x2mm transparent plastic sheet as window. The gasket is printed with TPU. The EndCap is for sealing the bowlen tube when not in use. You will also need 4 nos of 8x22x7mm ball bearings. You will need a round hydrometer. I had used UHU glue to glue the Left & Right case together and also used rubber bends to hold it place to allow it to set. Using UHU glue also seals the groves. For PLA and PETG filaments, the above dry box is more than sufficient, but for TPU and other exotic filaments, it will require drying process in the box (similar to SUNLU). I am now testing my V2 which is about 50mm taller, to house a heater and fan for recirculating hot air. Will post it when successful.