PrintDry vertical conversion OR turn a food dehydrator into a filament dryer

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<b>2 Potential Applications:</b> 1) Upgrade the original PrintDry to a PrintDry 2.0 vertical-style printer OR 2) Convert a food dehydrator into a filament dryer using this design Note: The device is 35cm long, requiring a large print bed. To accommodate this, I rotated it 45 degrees for printing on my Taz 6. <b>Background Story:</b> I enjoyed using my PrintDry but experienced issues with smooth filament feeding and frequent mechanical failures due to filament entanglement. Wanting to upgrade to a PrintDry 2.0, which features vertically mounted filament rolls, I decided not to purchase the new model as it was too expensive. <b>Main Support Piece:</b> You can mount one or two reels of filament on this main support piece. <b>Clips:</b> The clips are optional and prevent filament movement. If you encounter issues with the top of the filament reel hitting the lid, these clips will be particularly useful. A small groove in the lid allows the top of the filament reel to fit snugly if positioned correctly, and the clips help secure it in place. You may need to apply some force to attach the clips initially, but once on, they should hold firmly without shifting. <b>Required Hardware:</b> If you're starting with a PrintDry, remove any unnecessary components. As shown in the photo, retain only the round white cap. <b>Converting a Food Dehydrator:</b> The main component is 35cm long and fits within my PrintDry's inner diameter. It rests on the inner ledge. If using these files to convert a food dehydrator, measure its inner diameter to determine if scaling is necessary.