
Model Overview & Print Notes
Summary
Drybox for storing and printing filament, using the Sistema® KLIP IT™ 5.5L/185oz plastic container.
This is an airtight, high-quality tub made in New Zealand. It is the perfect size to comfortably house 1kg spools and desiccant, and is widely available.
https://www.sistemaplastics.com/5-5l-square-1
Features:
- For spools with hubs from Ø48-Ø58mm that are up to 77mm wide, which fits all popular reels up to 1 kg, including Bambu, Sunlu, eSun, Polymaker, Prusa old and new, Siddament, etc.
- Two large desiccant sachet baskets keep filament dry for longer.
- Two alternative clip-in hygrometer mounts for round and rectangular hygrometers.
- Sealed horizontal and downward angled filament ports for M6 pneumatic fittings using 4mm Teflon tube. Allows placing the drybox above or next to the printer.
- Plugs for the filament ports keep interior sealed extending life of the desiccant when not in use.
- Feet which let the container stand upright and that can also clip on to a 2020 extrusion.
- The container stores and nests as usual.
- Sealed 608 bearings ensure smooth unwinding without run-on.
- 3d printed center-marking guides for accurate and quick hole placement.
- Includes a simple, temporary spool holder to use while the reel drum is made. This works okay with plastic reels but is a bit of a struggle with cardboard ones; print two TEMP FLANGE FOR CARDBOARD REEL.STL for pain relief.
NOTE: Please be aware that if you select "Download all files", thingiverse will send you two zip files, not one.
Check out Dept_9's range of print-your-own filament reels:
- UniReel - the Rolls Royce: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6896875
- Easy Refill Spool - Bambu Compatible - 2x one part flange: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7358401
- Skeleton Spool Refill System - modular hubs and flanges: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7315046
- Leftover Refill Spool Flange - small push-in flanges for cardboard refills: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7385975
- Compact Loose Filament Spool - for loose leftovers & samples: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5634769
- The Bitter End not quite a reel: a secure scrap-filament hanger for Enders: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7413168
- Spool Ballast for AMS Rollers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7320829
- Spool Ballast PRUSA version: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7385413
General 3D printing accessories:
- Filament Desiccant System: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6938476
- Stick-On Hygrometer Mount for filament storage boxes: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6929643
- Clip-On Spool Roller for 2020 extrusions: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7318417
- Early Warning Filament Low Sensor with a simple mechanical arm: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5761257
- Clip-On Maintenance Stands for 2020 extrusions (Ender, etc.): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5736229
- 8mm Overspray Shield for lubing z-screws: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7400493
- Wanhao i3 Spool Mount [Cocoon] for bigger reels: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5871827
Ender specific printing accessories:
- UniSmooth Filament Hanger quick 'n easy, smooth 'n reliable: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7419029
- Clip-On Spool Holder that works with Ender brackets: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7042254
- X-Gantry Chock Lock-Out secures extruder during maintenance: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7035515
- Remote Viewing Filament Swatch perfect for USB cameras/PiCam: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5341389
- BL Touch Cover/Mask tames the visual pollution: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5249031
- Minimalist QR Cover for Ender 3 v2: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7311447
- Filament Sherpa for Ender 3 for clean and fast filament loading: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7075219
- Ender 3 v2 Extruder Wiring Loom Hanger for plastic and metal extruders: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7034003
- BTT Smart Filament Sensor Mount 18 versions: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5395137
- Ender 3 v2 Dial Gauge Mount for bed levelling: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5213092
- Ender 3 v2 Hidden OctoPi Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5201485
And these two Dry Box systems:
- Using the Sistema 5.5L airtight container:https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7218437
- And the Sistema 3.5L container: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7349995
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Print Settings
Printer Brand:
Creality
Printer:
Ender-3 v2
Notes:
- All the parts are in the correct print orientation.
- Use thicker layers for larger parts, e.g., reel drum and desiccant baskets to reduce print time.
- Use nominal supports for most parts if required.
- Desiccant baskets print without supports.
- To move the filament ports to the other side of the tub, mirror the two ports and the port drill jig in the slicer.






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