Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Almost Every Filament Dryer Can Be Improved with This Simple Upgrade

Teaching Tech via YouTube

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Learn how to upgrade virtually any 3D printer filament dryer with a custom spherical filament port that solves common design problems including poor exit angles, rigid positioning, and increased friction that leads to tangles. Discover the limitations of typical low-effort filament dryer designs that plague the market, then explore a free, open-source solution that provides flexible filament routing and reduced friction. Master the hardware requirements including PC4-M6 pass-through PTFE fittings and step drill bits, understand how to customize the CAD files for your specific dryer model, follow detailed 3D printing instructions for optimal results, and complete the assembly process to transform your filament drying setup into a more efficient and tangle-free system.

Syllabus

0:00 Introduction
0:41 This filament dryer is not good
3:35 My proposed solution
4:58 Hardware required
7:23 How to customise the CAD
8:59 Printing instructions
9:50 Assembly
11:34 Conclusion

Taught by

Teaching Tech

Reviews

Start your review of Almost Every Filament Dryer Can Be Improved with This Simple Upgrade

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.