In Spool Desiccant (SIlica Gel) Container with Hydrometer (or without) NO SUPPORTS REMIX

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UPDATE 7/9/2020: Thanks for the comments here are the printing instructions - Print the containers close end down. Non-Hydrometer lid print with closed side down and Hydrometer lid print with grip side up. UPDATE 7/1/2020: Added ContainerSmall, a shorter container for thinner spools. I remixed this design to eliminate supports. This change reduced the print time from 6h13m to 5h4m. Two versions of the lid are now available, one that holds the Hydrometer and another that does not require it. Any silica with a size of 2mm or larger will work well, as the holes in the design have a maximum width of 1.5mm. As mentioned earlier, squares do not line up well with circles. Here are the hygrometers I used: https://www.amazon.com/Hygrometer-Thermometer-Humidifiers-Dehumidifiers-Greenhouse/dp/B07JMXL6K5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=round+humidity+meter&qid=1593389445&sr=8-2 These hygrometers are all the same and have six different names, but they're all available on Amazon. If you plan to make a large quantity of these containers, Alibaba is a good option. Total Updates: 1. No supports needed 2. Used a new thread with more tolerance for easier printing. 3. Added a lip for the humidity meter to ensure a solid grip. 4. Modeled in Fusion 360 to accommodate additional humidity meters and various size requirements. 5. Bottom and top are patterned with the same perforations as the side for better airflow. I've been using these containers with PETG, allowing me to simply throw them into the dehumidifier without removing the desiccant. A photo of the container with a humidity meter will be uploaded when my packages arrive this week. I used all of them before taking photos.