3D Model Design Description for Drying Box Version 5.0
This design is adapted from the original drying box model created by the Bilibili content creator, "Ah Wen Jun." The project has now reached its Version 5.0, which includes significant improvements. Version 4.0 used a 4L rice bucket, which allowed for a full batch of material to be dried at once. The link for Version 4.0 is: 4L Rice Bucket Drying Box Stand - Ah Wen Jun's Drying Box - V4.0. Version 5.0 features a larger 5.8L rice bucket, offering more space for drying materials.
Materials List for 5.8L Rice Bucket:
No. |
Name / Link |
Price (RMB) |
Notes |
1 |
5.8L Rice Bucket |
13 |
Purchased from Pinduoduo, 26 RMB for 2 buckets, average cost 13 RMB each. |
2 |
608ZZ Bearings |
0.2 |
Also available on Pinduoduo; it’s recommended to buy extra as they are needed in multiple parts. |
3 |
Color-changing Silicone Gel (500g, Orange) |
10 |
Blue color is toxic, use orange beads instead which are reusable. |
4 |
Shipping Fee |
4.6 |
Combined shipping cost for the above items from the same store. |
Total |
|
27.8 |
Additional purchases may reduce the cost further. |
Original Author’s Comments:
Version 5.0 Update:
Thanks to @SanEr Workshop for sharing the 5.8L rice bucket stand. You can the author on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book). For more details about the Version 5.0 drying box update, watch the video here:
Video Link on Bilibili
Version 5.0 represents a complete overhaul compared to earlier versions. The major update is the Drying Box itself, which now utilizes a 5.8L Rice Bucket. The previous version used a 4L rice bucket, but the 5.8L bucket provides more space for drying materials and is significantly cheaper, with a price of just 13 RMB per bucket, offering great value. It can larger and wider drying trays, eliminating the issue of material clogging. Additionally, small 3D printers can now print the model without requiring file modifications.
Recommended Print Settings:
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Print speed: 50 mm/s
- Print temperature: 200°C
- Heated bed temperature: 60°C
- Infill: 40%
Note: The base components require printing two copies.
- The right stand component requires , as marked in the file name.
- The central rod requires , as marked in the file name.
- All other parts do not need .
The entire set of parts requires approximately 170g of filament and takes around 16 hours to print.
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Version 4.0 Update:
Special thanks to @XinShiDaiDan-AnyCubic_Chiron for the brilliant design. This version is completely different from the previous versions, almost like an entirely new design.
For more details, watch the video here:
Video Link on Bilibili
Print Settings for Version 4.0:
- For the stand and lid:
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Print speed: 50 mm/s
- Print temperature: 200°C
- Heated bed temperature: 60°C
- Infill: 40%
- For the flexible central rod:
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Print speed: 50 mm/s
- Print temperature: 200°C
- Heated bed temperature: 60°C
- Infill: 100%
This version uses less material but is much sturdier. The central rod is also compatible with earlier versions, and the drying beads are easy to observe. Additionally, the lid design now s models for both round and square hygrometers, with added threads.
Version 3.0 Update:
The previous central rod design, while clever, had issues with heavier trays causing breakage or material clogging. A group member, "XiaoDaoKeHardDisk," developed a new, extremely sturdy central rod, making the box much more durable. Version 3.0 only requires reprinting the central rod to fix any issues.
For more details, watch the video here:
Video Link on Bilibili
Version 2.0 Update:
There were issues with material clogging, and group member "XiaoKongBai" modified the stand design. You will need to reprint the stand and the stand rods to eliminate clogging problems.
For more details, watch the video here:
Video Link on Bilibili
Original Content:
Hello! This is Ah Wen Jun's drying box design. Using this drying box effectively reduces the moisture of materials and prevents stringing issues during 3D printing. It is highly recommended for people living in high-humidity regions.
For more information on the design and for 3D printing discussions, feel free to my QQ group: 659673101.
The drying box is based on open-source designs available on Thingiverse.
Original design link: Thingiverse Link
This drying box design is a significant improvement over traditional models that used two rows of rollers at the bottom, which had limited effectiveness and often caused material jams. The current design is more efficient and perfectly suited for 3D printing.
The 4L rice buckets purchased in China were not compatible with the original parts, so modifications to the design were necessary. I, as a non-modeling expert, spent considerable effort to revise the design, even wasting a lot of material in the process. Additionally, I found the lid design and released it for free, so now we can make non-destructive modifications.
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This drying box is compatible with printers like Ender3, Bumblebee, and Cr-6 SE. For printers like Rose Go and Ender2-Pro that can't print the base, check out this video for solutions:
Video Link on Bilibili