Malolo's Silica Gel / Desiccant Containers

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I created this silica gel container primarily for two reasons: I researched numerous different silica gel containers, even printing a few myself, but consistently found something that didn't entirely meet my expectations. Designing stuff is incredibly enjoyable, an experience I surprisingly discovered when I purchased my 3D printer. The primary objectives I aimed to achieve are as follows: The silica gel I bought consists of small pieces, especially after they break apart. Consequently, the gaps in the walls need to be relatively narrow yet allow a significant amount of air to pass through. Slots seem better suited for this requirement than holes. To let even more air in, I added a hole at the bottom that contains air slots as well. Opening it should be quick and effortless but also nearly impossible to open by accident. Incorporating a screwable lid appears to be the best solution for this purpose. It should fit inside a filament spool. It should be easy to print without requiring supports. It should be reasonably sturdy yet conserve filament efficiently. There are three distinct variants: NoCore, HalfCore, and FullCore. Each variant comes in four different sizes. All have a diameter of 50mm. Their heights (including the lid) are as follows: 30mm 50mm 75mm 100mm The lid is identical for all sizes. The FullCore variants feature their own lid with a hole in the center. To facilitate filling the FullCore variants with silica gel, I also included a center plug and a screw-on funnel. Updates: 2019-04-20: I modified threads on all containers and lids to enhance print results at layer heights greater than 0.15mm (tested up to 0.3mm). 2019-04-01: NoCore and FullCore variants have been added, along with a funnel and center plug.