3D model description
This a dry, filament holder / feeder primarely for Bambu P1S printer. It can house the standard 1kg filament roll -200mm wide, 65mm tall - or smaller. If you want to improve your print qualities, it is advisable to keep your filament dry. To do so either you have to invest a drier-feeder machine, or you should unload and pack your filament in a dry box after each print. I designed this box as a budget friedly solution which enables you to keep your filament on your printer while also keeping it dry.
Notes:
- Box is designed with precisely placed screw holes, indent to safely fit over AMS attachement point, and to leave space above air intake of the printer.
- I designed this originally for Bambu P1S printers, but as long as it goes on your printer (scres holes are 3.5mm wide and the distance between their outer perimeter is 44mm) and does not cover air intake / air outlet you can use it. You can also drill / edit new holes in it if you like to customize it for your needs.
3D printing settings
Estimated material needed (for basic PLA): 290g body, 116g cover, 13g viewport cap. Approx total: 420g
Splicing QA settings can be basic. suggested: tree (auto) with critical areas only. I drew extra for AMS slot indent (rectangular indert at the backside of the box) and for the inside "roof" of the silicate gel holder.
Detailed assembly guide:
0) Box preparation (please refer to note below) 1) Detach your filament holder arm from the back of the printer, by loosening the two screws. 2) Put the arm into the 'BODY', align it with the screw holes on the 'BODY) and put the 2 original screws back in the holes. 3) Hold it together and align the assembly with the two factory screw holes at the back of the printer, where the filament holder arm was attached originally. 5) Attach the assembly to your printer by tightening the two original screws. 6) put silicate gel into the protrudin box at the bottom of the 'BODY' to ensure moisture absorbtion. 7) Hang your filament back on the holder arm (which is now located in the box) and lead your filament out of the small hole on the top, into the printer. 8) put on the box lid. 9) Enjoy! :)
Box preparation:
- Viewport hole: Cap designed as a tight fit with clamps. Take a flexible, transparent plastic sheet and cut out an approx 78mm x 54 mm rectangle (I used an empty, smooth sided mineral water bottle) . Fit the rectangle on the viewport hole, and pop on the 'Viewport cap'. This will seal the port while enabling you to monitor your filament left.
- OPTIONAL: 'COVER' is designed to seal the box, but not be a tight fit to avoid struggling at filament replacement, still to seal the box. If you wish you can add 1-2 layers of electric tape for a tighter fit or more insulation.