I used my printed drying cover to heat two spools over a longer period of time, and the results weren't impressive, so I decided to try to improve it. 1. By printing it with thicker walls, and 2. by adding some heat reflecting material. Those two steps did the job!
I own an AMS-HT, but not all rolls / spools fit. You can, however, also dry your filament inside your printer, using the heated printer bed. It may be slower and less efficient, it looks less sexy and it blocks you from actually using your printer for printing, but hey! It works.
"I love it when a plan comes together."
Yeah, so do I. But sometimes... It doesn't.
So, here's the challenge I set myself: design and build my own filament dryer.
Now what does that have to do with a 123-3D Spool Holder?!?
These objects can help you calibrate your printer. This should make it easier to print Lego compatible blocks, such as the Frankenblocks. You can find the files on Makerworld.
For most people it will be enough to print plate 1, play a little with X- and Y-compensation for 'snappiness', and be done with it.
Still want to know more? Read on...
Not all cold plates are created equal. And many are simply not cold plates at all.
Here's a comparison between several (cheap) cold plates. Note: if you want me to test another plate, drop me a line, and send me that plate 😊
This is an electronics housing printed in Innofill FR PLA, and this is what happens after a few years. Note that this is with a heat load of just 4W!
(Click on image to enlarge)
It spontaneously disintegrates. It makes you rethink on the use of PLA in certain applications, flame retardant or not...
In the past I've printed some small housings for electronics. Most hobbyists do, and most of the time we're not considering how flammable (printed) filament can be.
I've gathered a few illustrative videos, as well as a list of materials and possible (Dutch) sources. This may lead to a little investigation into the flammability of filament. I might turn it into a YouTube video, yeah! (Pfffff 🙄)
To be honest, I don't own a single one of those PEO / PEY 'holographic' plates, except the 'PET Carbon' one. Which a. isn't made of carbon, and b. has some very minor texture to it (though I can't feel it). And c. This page is pretty useless 🤣
My Sunlu S1 mods have been partially successful, and I guess I'll have to consider a DIY solution using Peltiers to move to the next level... Though that one is still in the 'idea phase' 😇
Next challenge / experiment: what to do with old filament, and how to make sure it will last longer?
I'm trying to mod my Sunlu S1 with a design of my own, which also offers me a challenge to better understand Fusion 360, the Bambu X1C, and printing in ABS. And if it all works out I should end up with an enhanced filament dryer, so win-win.
If it works...
Time to go to bed, but first share an image of the bottom section, this time printed in ABS. The first attempt warped a bit, but the second try was a lot better.
