Darren Phillips

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Long desiccant storage trays that fit under a roll of filament

These cases were created during my attempt to dry my rolls of filament in a large storage container.  

I was inspired by the simple cases from humebeam. Not only did they fit perfectly into my Bambu Lab AMS, but their pr...

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The Ultimate Container for Keeping your Rolls of Filament Dry

These desiccant holders-known in my world as the “Ultimate Desiccant Container” or the “London Bridge Container” as they are specially designed to fit underneath a roll of filament. Originally, I created them to fit inside a storage box that I'd purchased, which perfectly held five rolls of filament.

Finding the Perfect Size

While searching for a storage container for my filament, I came ac...

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Desiccant bead funnel attachment

A specialised funnel that screws onto the top of a desiccant container, making it easy to pour dried desiccant beads.

This attachment is a “Frankensteined” mashup of a funnel and an end cap that was designed to handle the craziness of desiccant beads. Inspired by the success of my desiccant-pouring lid,...

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Pouring spout attachment for desiccant bead container

This is a wonderful pouring spout that I designed for my desiccant bottle. The design is a fusion of my favourite spoon for precise pouring of desiccant and a cap that fits perfectly on the [desiccant container I purcha...

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How to keep 5 rolls of filament perfectly dry for under $50 -use these storage boxes and desiccant holders

If you own a Bambu Labs printer, especially one with an AMS, prepare to burn through filament faster than you ever expected. It’s not because you can, but because things just look better in colour. Multiple colours add a layer of professionalism and a beautiful finish. Naturally, your daughter won’t settle for just black or grey, she needs the perfect shade of purple. Sorry, excuse me, that's [...

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