This is great design, thank you for sharing it! I also ended up designing a replacement container cover with a threaded hole for PC4-M10 connector to avoid drilling holes in the original covers.
I've noticed that my drilled covers were leaking some air around the edges of the connector, which doesn't happen anymore with the custom cover.
I know this is an older design now, but could we please have a version without all the text? It would print a bit faster, and I don't need the "instructions".
Hey there, do you have the previous version (V2) available? The V3 does not fit my containers, which look like the older ones in your YT video. Unfortunately I was not able to buy the wider ones in Australia, although they are now available. But I have 16 of the narrow ones and the V3 does not fit them at the wide end (the silica box end). Would really appreciate the previous version if you have it available. Thanks for your design, it is very nice. Cheers.
Hi, does anyone have an alternative for the actual container. All the ones I can find here have a different/changed design, althought the measurements are roughly the same. This model has a handgrip shaped indent over the entire height at the back and it won't fit the spool properly. Regardless of the brand, they are all the same shape :-D. Unusable for this purpose.
The small vtopmart container are too narrow. The filamentbunker does not reach the bottom and you can't close the lid. I'm using a 60mm width and 200mm diameter spool.
Hallo ich habe den Filamentbunker gedruckt aber er passt nicht in die Dosen er ist zu groß.
vom Bild die alten Dosen und die V3 Bunker Datei gedruckt bitte um hilfe. Muss ich die Dosen umtauschen?
I would like to put this on a scale. I was hoping to use a food scale on Amazon to determine the amount of filiment left. Most food scales have a 11 pound limit. Can someone who's printed this weigh it and let me know what it weighs? A kg spool weighs about 2.5 pounds so I'm hoping this is less than 7.5 pounds
Absolutely fantastic. This works with larger/wider spools (Atomic, 3DXTech) which I could never make work with
other designs in these cereal containers. Thank you!
Thank you! This was the most straightforward way to solve the need for a Drybox. It's WAAAY cheaper to buy those enclosures than to 3d print one from the ground. Simple, elegant, functional. Plus great set of instructions.
Thank you!
@marsgizmo Seems that the Wide version of the container is no longer available through that link, I believe that this link is the same product can you verify? https://a.co/d/1NszPrF
Would prefer to buy through your affiliate links if possible.
Hi,
Beginers luck allowed me to print this unit the first time almost perfectly using the PETG I bought allong with my SnapMaker A350T. Using the default parameters for PETG in Luban.
It was well formed but very stringy. Based on various sources of assistance I tried lowering the nozzel temperature 5 degrees. Well that shattered my beginers luck and I have been unable to complete a print since. after multiple attempts I have managed to get all the parts accept the lid. The mesh of the lid will simply not adher no matter what I do. I have tried various settings and have also putrchased some high end Pro Series PETG from MatterHackers. No difference. I'm about at my wits end here. I get walls where the strands are not merging together with an interior that is about a quarter well-formed (not contiguous) a quarter chaotic mess, and half empty. My nossel is up to 265, bed to 70 and z-offset from +.3 to -.1. Results consistenly bad. An ideas?
Would you be able to share the OBJ/F3d or whatever 3d modeler file you created this in?
I also had the issue with the overhangs not being supported above the hydrometer area, Prusa slicer wants to support them and doesn't bridge them properly.
I would be happy to re-design it so it bridges properly, I would also like to modify the area where the cylinders rub against the main body walls when utilizing ABS/ASA as it tends to expand/contract a bit more than PLA/PETG.
in your video i do not see you use a support so i print them witout and the hydrometer just fall apart. am i doing something wrong? or were there support in the video that i just didnt see. thank you
there are no supports, your printer might be more sensitive with steep overhangs 🙂 (I never had an issue on multiple printers).
For the next version, I'll try tweaking the design, to be able to print it easier.
Meantime you can try printing with supports, that might help in your case.
Printed this design and it turned out great! I am having some issues with the filament snagging on the PTFE Connectors. There are a few things I can think of that might be causing this, please let me know if you have any thoughts.
I followed your link for PTFE Tubing 3mmID/4mmOD and it sent me HERE which apparently was Silicone tubing and not PTFE tubing, I didn't notice until after I had received and cut the tubing... Not sure if that would be causing it or not. The tubing also seems to be pulling up to my extruder input and bunching up which I figured would cause issues.
I also cut the tubing to only about 1 foot since I was planning on having these directly next to my printer and didn't think I needed the tubing to be that long.
The position of my container outlet (on top) causes a pretty steep angle when doing a smaller print with my nozzle all the way down on the bed.
For now, I am just going to use these for storage alone and not to print directly from the containers until I can get the issue figured out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, I missed this message, sorry for the late reply.
I think you have the issues due to the silicone (or rubbery) tubing. That is definitely not working, it has too much grip and causes a lot of issues.
Only PTFE tube works. Looks like the link was redirecting you to a wrong products (due to unavailability of the original one), sorry for that.
Try using a PFTE one, that should fix the issues.
And let me know if it works after 🙂
Hi @ed.kuhner, sorry to hear that. I was using PrusaSlicer and haven't had problems.
In my case, the roller mounts are indeed flush with the Bunker, but I noticed some of the containers vary a bit in size (a few millimetres).
So far I haven't had any snaps - tested over 40 Bunkers for more than 1 year.
But the fragility might be due to the filament (I have some failures in the past with low quality filament).
To be more durable, I recommend PETG, but also good quality PLA works well (most of mine are printed from PLA).
I'll try to improve the design a bit more, for the next iteration, to make it even more reliable.
Thanks a lot for the feedback and hope you can find a solution meantime :)
I've printed this a few different ways, and I'm seeing a failure keeping the spools in place. The little pieces that stick out for the rollers to attach to the main body of the bunker - those aren't very well attached to the bunker - so a 1kg spool tends to snap them off almost immediately. there is a big blank space behind them - they should be flush with the bunker right?
I'll add that I believe this has something to do with my slicer - your models appear to show solid connections - but simplify3d seems to make that a big ol gap for some reason
@crypteksgroup Happy to hear they are useful 😊 I haven't added a lip to the front roller, because there wasn't space for wide spools (the box has a trapezoid shape).
Normally the spool should auto center itself, but I already wrote down some ideas from the comments, to improve the design 😉
Thanks for the share and ideas!
Any new ideas to keep the spools on? I think the only problem with this design is the width of the rear roller. It doesn't need to be any wider than the front roller. With such a wide rear roller, the spool is able to wander left or right and potentially come off the front roller. The spools will stay on better if you made the width between the lips on the rear roller the same width as the front roller. That way, the rear roller will keep the spool from moving left or right and coming off the front roller (in theory). I really like this overall design, but think it may benefit from moving the lips in on the rear roller.
Made 4 of these. They work great. Humidity went from 44% to 10% in a couple hours! Thanks for the files. Only think I might suggest updating is adding a lip to the front roller like the back one so the edge of the spool doesn't fall off.
@omardinho2012 that's a great idea, I will add it to the list for the next version (will also keep this one for the mentioned box, so it's printed slightly faster). Thanks for the idea! 😉
First of all, Thanks for this great design. However, I suggest to raise the sides walls for 5 to 6 cm to prevent the spool from falling asides specially when using this stand in a large container (multiple filament rools)
Thanks for this - it works really well, except that I bought the circular hygrometers. Any chance of a remix for that? Otherwise I am happy to have a go myself and contribute the design back. To echo another comment: it would also be good to have a version with little or no text, as this seemed to add quite a lot to the print time.
Sure thing! It's really functional and well made. I did actually find that once I had everything put together, the Atomic spools were ok - very close but ok. Jessie PLA spools are still too wide.
My other want would be to link a number of these together in a larger bin, i.e., so I can connect them to my MMU. I am going to fiddle with sticking them in the bottom of a bin... but we make things - tape just isn't the right answer!! :D
@DadOf6 thanks for testing the spools! If there is enough interest, I'm planning to be making it a product, so it can hold various spools (+ more useful features).
Nice - thanks! What a great idea and super design. I did find that out of the various types of filament I own, the following spools worked in the containers - Prusament, Polymaker, MH Build. Atomic and Jessie spools appear to be too wide.
@joevolcano, no, it has to be made from PTFE(you can search 3D Printing PTFE tube, with 2mm ID-InnerDiameter and 4mm OD-OuterDiameter). This geni-us link is trying to find similar products in your country and sometimes is not offering all the correct choices :(
@marsgizmo I use the PTFE tubing from the link you shared https://geni.us/NIfXBG4. It's flexible transparent silicon and it sticks to the filament so tightly that the printer can't pull it. Is this the same tubing you're using?
@florianru I've tried it, it doesn't fit the spools in diameter. Most spools have 20cm in diameter and the IKEA box is less than that, especially in the middle as it has trapezoidal sides. I was also using the bigger 10.6 liter IKEA 365+ before and that works well, but it's bigger and the spools are paired two in one box (not fun to use when having multiple printers). Hope it helps 🙂
@joevolcano you're welcome 🙂 and indeed it's not fitting all Spools (max 68mm width).
My brother (@MihaiDesigns) is working on a fully 3D Printed version, which is bigger and mid-term we might make it into a more refined product.
Just turn it 45 degrees! I should have stayed in school longer. Although now I just realised it doesn't really fit those Overture 1kg spool. But it still works ok, so thanks again for all these wonderful stuff. Much appreciated.
@asbjorn you need both. One is longer, as the Main Body has a trapezoid shape (due to the container).
This way I was able to fit guides on the longer one, so the spools can stay in place.
So far it works perfectly for any kind of spools, up to max 68mm wide.
@asbjorn those are perfect, they are exactly the ones which I bought here in Germany, I'm doing the final touches on the design, sorry for the small delay :)
When you design the KG version, can you do it so that it rolls on the center hole of the spool instead of the outer edge? That way it can more easily be stored in any orientation to fit more spools in an area? Thanks!
@OneSparky the 68mm one should fit in, but not more as the container is too small. I will update as soon as I can the design to fit it. Hope in 1-2 weeks :)
For bigger spools, there are many designs with Ikea 365 Box. Perhaps I'll post a video also for that one :)
Discussions — marsgizmo Filament Bunker V3
This is great design, thank you for sharing it! I also ended up designing a replacement container cover with a threaded hole for PC4-M10 connector to avoid drilling holes in the original covers.
I've noticed that my drilled covers were leaking some air around the edges of the connector, which doesn't happen anymore with the custom cover.
Is there a way to print the lid for the desiccant so that it will not print the individual "squares" and instead print as a line from end to end?
Im trying to figure that out also. it shows one in the picute, and the description
I know this is an older design now, but could we please have a version without all the text? It would print a bit faster, and I don't need the "instructions".
thanks for the feedback, I'll consider making a version without the text or instructions 😊
Boys...That's alot of logos!..LOL
well, I'll try to make one without the Logos soon 😉
Hey there, do you have the previous version (V2) available? The V3 does not fit my containers, which look like the older ones in your YT video. Unfortunately I was not able to buy the wider ones in Australia, although they are now available. But I have 16 of the narrow ones and the V3 does not fit them at the wide end (the silica box end). Would really appreciate the previous version if you have it available. Thanks for your design, it is very nice. Cheers.
What size drill bit?
what tipe of bearing does it use?
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Hi, does anyone have an alternative for the actual container. All the ones I can find here have a different/changed design, althought the measurements are roughly the same. This model has a handgrip shaped indent over the entire height at the back and it won't fit the spool properly. Regardless of the brand, they are all the same shape :-D. Unusable for this purpose.
I have these, they are the widest I could find https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFLJCJSF
Kingroon Black PETG, printed on P1S. Sorry about the car fur in the pic.
This is the best one of these types of things I have come across.
The small vtopmart container are too narrow. The filamentbunker does not reach the bottom and you can't close the lid. I'm using a 60mm width and 200mm diameter spool.
I ended up buying these which work great, after trying two other containers that were too narrow.
Bitte um schnelle hilfe damit ich die Behälter umtauschen kann.
Hallo ich habe den Filamentbunker gedruckt aber er passt nicht in die Dosen er ist zu groß. vom Bild die alten Dosen und die V3 Bunker Datei gedruckt bitte um hilfe. Muss ich die Dosen umtauschen?
I would like to put this on a scale. I was hoping to use a food scale on Amazon to determine the amount of filiment left. Most food scales have a 11 pound limit. Can someone who's printed this weigh it and let me know what it weighs? A kg spool weighs about 2.5 pounds so I'm hoping this is less than 7.5 pounds
Can you design to support 3kg spool
Absolutely fantastic. This works with larger/wider spools (Atomic, 3DXTech) which I could never make work with other designs in these cereal containers. Thank you!
I'm using these print in place bearings, and think that they are quite up to the task for the amount of friction that you will get here.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6167108
Thank you! This was the most straightforward way to solve the need for a Drybox. It's WAAAY cheaper to buy those enclosures than to 3d print one from the ground. Simple, elegant, functional. Plus great set of instructions. Thank you!
@marsgizmo Seems that the Wide version of the container is no longer available through that link, I believe that this link is the same product can you verify? https://a.co/d/1NszPrF Would prefer to buy through your affiliate links if possible.
Thanks Gizmo.
sorry for my late reply, yes, is still the same wider version, which I recommend 😉
Thank You for letting me know!
I ordered the same ones that you linked, and the main body fits just fine at the bottom.
Hi, Beginers luck allowed me to print this unit the first time almost perfectly using the PETG I bought allong with my SnapMaker A350T. Using the default parameters for PETG in Luban. It was well formed but very stringy. Based on various sources of assistance I tried lowering the nozzel temperature 5 degrees. Well that shattered my beginers luck and I have been unable to complete a print since. after multiple attempts I have managed to get all the parts accept the lid. The mesh of the lid will simply not adher no matter what I do. I have tried various settings and have also putrchased some high end Pro Series PETG from MatterHackers. No difference. I'm about at my wits end here. I get walls where the strands are not merging together with an interior that is about a quarter well-formed (not contiguous) a quarter chaotic mess, and half empty. My nossel is up to 265, bed to 70 and z-offset from +.3 to -.1. Results consistenly bad. An ideas?
Hi,
Would you be able to share the OBJ/F3d or whatever 3d modeler file you created this in?
I also had the issue with the overhangs not being supported above the hydrometer area, Prusa slicer wants to support them and doesn't bridge them properly.
I would be happy to re-design it so it bridges properly, I would also like to modify the area where the cylinders rub against the main body walls when utilizing ABS/ASA as it tends to expand/contract a bit more than PLA/PETG.
hi i love the design ... can you adjust it to fit to the 180*180 build plate
in your video i do not see you use a support so i print them witout and the hydrometer just fall apart. am i doing something wrong? or were there support in the video that i just didnt see. thank you
there are no supports, your printer might be more sensitive with steep overhangs 🙂 (I never had an issue on multiple printers).
For the next version, I'll try tweaking the design, to be able to print it easier. Meantime you can try printing with supports, that might help in your case.
And thanks for the feedback 😉
Printed this design and it turned out great! I am having some issues with the filament snagging on the PTFE Connectors. There are a few things I can think of that might be causing this, please let me know if you have any thoughts.
For now, I am just going to use these for storage alone and not to print directly from the containers until I can get the issue figured out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, I missed this message, sorry for the late reply. I think you have the issues due to the silicone (or rubbery) tubing. That is definitely not working, it has too much grip and causes a lot of issues.
Only PTFE tube works. Looks like the link was redirecting you to a wrong products (due to unavailability of the original one), sorry for that.
Try using a PFTE one, that should fix the issues. And let me know if it works after 🙂
hi can i use this box for 1 kg filament ? https://www.amazon.de/-/cs/dp/B08DNJPT4Z/ref=sr_1_15?crid=RG69NSPZUJ5O&keywords=cereal+becher+storing+set&qid=1642176859&sprefix=cereal+container+storage+set%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-15
Hey, no, it's too small. The box needs to have 4 liters in volume to be able to hold most 1KG spools. Check the details above and also the pictures :)
Better solution here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4965407
Hi @ed.kuhner, sorry to hear that. I was using PrusaSlicer and haven't had problems. In my case, the roller mounts are indeed flush with the Bunker, but I noticed some of the containers vary a bit in size (a few millimetres). So far I haven't had any snaps - tested over 40 Bunkers for more than 1 year.
But the fragility might be due to the filament (I have some failures in the past with low quality filament). To be more durable, I recommend PETG, but also good quality PLA works well (most of mine are printed from PLA).
I'll try to improve the design a bit more, for the next iteration, to make it even more reliable. Thanks a lot for the feedback and hope you can find a solution meantime :)
I've printed this a few different ways, and I'm seeing a failure keeping the spools in place. The little pieces that stick out for the rollers to attach to the main body of the bunker - those aren't very well attached to the bunker - so a 1kg spool tends to snap them off almost immediately. there is a big blank space behind them - they should be flush with the bunker right?
I'll add that I believe this has something to do with my slicer - your models appear to show solid connections - but simplify3d seems to make that a big ol gap for some reason
@mcatusf happy to hear that 😊 If you have issues with bed adhesion, instead of using a raft, you can also use a Gluestick (or better Magigoo).
well, got it to work. Needed to print it on a raft
I'm having issues printing the lid. The print fails nearly immediately within the grid. Any piinters?
@tirolerben thanks 🙂 I will include also this option in the next release
I've made an alternative front roller with lip, guarding a filament roll: https://thangs.com/tirolerben/Marsgizmo-Filament-Bunker-v3--Cylinder-2-Rev-2-with-Lip-Guard-23512
The width between the lips of your roller is only 63mm, so this part will not work at all with 68mm wide spools.
@crypteksgroup Happy to hear they are useful 😊 I haven't added a lip to the front roller, because there wasn't space for wide spools (the box has a trapezoid shape). Normally the spool should auto center itself, but I already wrote down some ideas from the comments, to improve the design 😉 Thanks for the share and ideas!
Any new ideas to keep the spools on? I think the only problem with this design is the width of the rear roller. It doesn't need to be any wider than the front roller. With such a wide rear roller, the spool is able to wander left or right and potentially come off the front roller. The spools will stay on better if you made the width between the lips on the rear roller the same width as the front roller. That way, the rear roller will keep the spool from moving left or right and coming off the front roller (in theory). I really like this overall design, but think it may benefit from moving the lips in on the rear roller.
Made 4 of these. They work great. Humidity went from 44% to 10% in a couple hours! Thanks for the files. Only think I might suggest updating is adding a lip to the front roller like the back one so the edge of the spool doesn't fall off.
https://www.crypteksgroup.com/filament-dry-storage-print/
https://www.crypteksgroup.com/filament-bunker-update/
i cant seem to print them.. the area for the hydrometer just fall apart. can you show me how you successfully print them?
@dhague will add to the list for the next version to add also circular hygrometers 🙂
@omardinho2012 that's a great idea, I will add it to the list for the next version (will also keep this one for the mentioned box, so it's printed slightly faster). Thanks for the idea! 😉
First of all, Thanks for this great design. However, I suggest to raise the sides walls for 5 to 6 cm to prevent the spool from falling asides specially when using this stand in a large container (multiple filament rools)
https://www.amazon.com/Veanic-Electronic-Temperature-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B07GNMKYCZ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=QCWFU4EEZ96Z&dchild=1&keywords=humidity+meter&qid=1626280967&smid=AKX2DI4Z071IG&sprefix=humidity+me%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-9
Thanks for this - it works really well, except that I bought the circular hygrometers. Any chance of a remix for that? Otherwise I am happy to have a go myself and contribute the design back. To echo another comment: it would also be good to have a version with little or no text, as this seemed to add quite a lot to the print time.
@florianru sorry to hear that, I've got around 20 containers from them and they are ok, seems like the Chinese quality is like lottery 🤦♂️
I bought the "Wildone" Containers at Amazon.de . But i have to return them 2 times, because the Lid was broken.
I tried to print the bunker with my prusa mini and the bridge for the Hygrometer wasnt that well printed... Any recommented settings?
@hehe true :) I'm working on a solution with my brother (MihaiDesigns), to make it as a docking station 😉
Sure thing! It's really functional and well made. I did actually find that once I had everything put together, the Atomic spools were ok - very close but ok. Jessie PLA spools are still too wide.
My other want would be to link a number of these together in a larger bin, i.e., so I can connect them to my MMU. I am going to fiddle with sticking them in the bottom of a bin... but we make things - tape just isn't the right answer!! :D
@DadOf6 thanks for testing the spools! If there is enough interest, I'm planning to be making it a product, so it can hold various spools (+ more useful features).
Nice - thanks! What a great idea and super design. I did find that out of the various types of filament I own, the following spools worked in the containers - Prusament, Polymaker, MH Build. Atomic and Jessie spools appear to be too wide.
Got it. Thanks again @marsgizmo
@joevolcano, no, it has to be made from PTFE(you can search 3D Printing PTFE tube, with 2mm ID-InnerDiameter and 4mm OD-OuterDiameter). This geni-us link is trying to find similar products in your country and sometimes is not offering all the correct choices :(
@marsgizmo I use the PTFE tubing from the link you shared https://geni.us/NIfXBG4. It's flexible transparent silicon and it sticks to the filament so tightly that the printer can't pull it. Is this the same tubing you're using?
I think this is my favorite design yet by you.
@florianru I've tried it, it doesn't fit the spools in diameter. Most spools have 20cm in diameter and the IKEA box is less than that, especially in the middle as it has trapezoidal sides. I was also using the bigger 10.6 liter IKEA 365+ before and that works well, but it's bigger and the spools are paired two in one box (not fun to use when having multiple printers). Hope it helps 🙂
Has anyone used IKEA 365+ 4.2l (592.768.22) Box on this?
thanks for your work. but is there any way to remove the branding from it? no offense to you at all, but just rather it be clean and no text.
@joevolcano you're welcome 🙂 and indeed it's not fitting all Spools (max 68mm width). My brother (@MihaiDesigns) is working on a fully 3D Printed version, which is bigger and mid-term we might make it into a more refined product.
how are things workiing on the wider version? my 1kg Spools are roughly around 8cm wide
Just turn it 45 degrees! I should have stayed in school longer. Although now I just realised it doesn't really fit those Overture 1kg spool. But it still works ok, so thanks again for all these wonderful stuff. Much appreciated.
@asbjorn you need both. One is longer, as the Main Body has a trapezoid shape (due to the container). This way I was able to fit guides on the longer one, so the spools can stay in place. So far it works perfectly for any kind of spools, up to max 68mm wide.
awesome, but what is the difference of cylinder 1 and 2?
@joevolcano if fits Prusa Mini, rotate the Main Body by 45 degrees and it will fit on the bed 😉 (I just printed it on Mini with no issues)
Unfortunately it doesn't fit the Prusa Mini any longer. Any way to make it a little smaller and still be able to fit the design?
I just updated with the latest version V3 😉 Read description for details.
@asbjorn those are perfect, they are exactly the ones which I bought here in Germany, I'm doing the final touches on the design, sorry for the small delay :)
Did you modify this to fit the bigger boxes you found?, I bought these in the hope that they are the same ones: https://www.amazon.de/Wildone-Containers-Plastic-Airtight-Storage/dp/B07NP98YKY
@RadicalxEdward I understand your idea, but the box is too narrow and such holder doesn't fit :)
@3DPrintingDoctor will add also a Humidimeter
following, maybe a moisture sensor attachment portion too inside connected to base
When you design the KG version, can you do it so that it rolls on the center hole of the spool instead of the outer edge? That way it can more easily be stored in any orientation to fit more spools in an area? Thanks!
@OneSparky the 68mm one should fit in, but not more as the container is too small. I will update as soon as I can the design to fit it. Hope in 1-2 weeks :)
For bigger spools, there are many designs with Ikea 365 Box. Perhaps I'll post a video also for that one :)
Most of my spools are between 68 and 71 mm wide (1KG Spools) will there be an update to support these sizes?
Check the quick assembly in my video: https://youtu.be/w2T6HxC_8cE