AeroDry: 100% 3D-Printable Filament Dryer and Storage System
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AeroDry: 100% 3D-Printable Filament Dryer and Storage System
If you've ever dealt with moisture problems in your filament, you know how frustrating it can be—leading to weak prints, poor layer adhesion, or even failed prints. AeroDry is here to solve that! It's a fully 3D-printable filament dryer designed to store and dry up to 3 spools at once. AeroDry ensures your filament stays moisture-free, giving you consistently high-quality prints.
What Is AeroDry?
AeroDry is a customizable filament dryer that you can 3D print and assemble at home. It holds up to 3 spools and keeps your filament dry using dual blower fans and customizable drying intervals. By keeping your filament in optimal condition, AeroDry ensures that moisture no longer interferes with your 3D printing projects. Learn more and Support AeroDry on Kickstarter to help us bring this innovative tool to life and improve your printing experience!
How AeroDry Works
AeroDry functions like a typical filament dryer but offers a customizable and DIY approach. Here's how it works:
- Filament Storage: AeroDry stores up to 3 spools of filament at once, even accommodating larger 3kg spools.
- Dual Blower Fans: Two internal blower fans circulate air evenly throughout the dryer, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing hot spots.
- Customizable Drying Intervals: You can set drying intervals based on your needs. This allows your filament to remain dry even if you're not actively monitoring it.
- Temperature Control: Adjust the temperature to match the specific filament you are using, whether it’s PLA, ABS, Nylon, or others.
- Desiccant Pockets: After drying, AeroDry’s desiccant pockets help maintain a moisture-free environment for long-term storage.
Cost Savings
One of AeroDry’s biggest advantages is cost savings. Here's how it adds up:
- Avoid Waste: Moist filament often results in failed prints, wasting filament and time. With AeroDry, your filament stays dry, preventing print failures and preserving the filament’s integrity.
- DIY Cost Savings: AeroDry is fully 3D-printable, meaning you can avoid the higher costs of commercial filament dryers (which can be priced at $150 or more). By printing AeroDry yourself and assembling it with readily available components, you can save up to 60% compared to buying a pre-built dryer of this size.
- Long-Term Savings: Prolong the life of your filament, especially moisture-sensitive ones like Nylon, which can become brittle and unusable without proper storage.
In total, you could save both on upfront costs and by avoiding wasted filament over time.
Assembly Process
Assembling AeroDry is simple and straightforward. Here’s how it’s done:
- Print the Parts: All parts of AeroDry can be 3D-printed using standard filaments.
- Gather Components: AeroDry uses commonly available electronic components (heating bed,blower fans,Temperature controller and timer etc.).
- Assemble the Unit: Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to assemble AeroDry, which requires basic DIY skills and no specialized tools.
- Install Electronics: Add the electronic components, connect them to the control system, and you're ready to go!
- Test and Set Up: Once assembled, set your desired temperature and drying intervals, load your filament, and AeroDry will take care of the rest.
Support Us on Kickstarter
We’re incredibly excited about the potential of AeroDry and how it can improve your 3D printing experience by solving filament moisture issues. Your support is crucial in helping us bring AeroDry to life, and we’ve designed special early bird offers for our backers. By supporting AeroDry on Kickstarter.
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