Creality Dry Box 2.0 - Desiccant Drying Basket with Vented Lid 2.0

Desiccant Drying Basket – NEW! Vented Lid 2.0

Thank you, Immodal, for the original model, and for providing a STEP file to make editing easier! I always encourage everyone to provide a STEP file when they share their models. A CAD file is even better. I have also provided a STEP file for my remix as well as the FreeCAD project file.

I printed his model a while ago, and It has worked great for drying my silica gel desiccant, however, I have always wished I could dry a larger quantity at once. I always felt limited by the volume, so I have remixed their model by doubling the height. The overall shape and dimensions of the X-axis and Y-axis remain the same, so if you already have a lid printed it will still be compatible. 

Update: I have uploaded a replacement lid with ventilation added. I have found when drying filament and desiccant having ventilation for the moisture saturated air to exit helps speed up the drying process. The New lid has four rows of fifteen vents in the middle. Each vent is the same dimension as the vents in the basket (1.5mm x 8.0mm).

Update - 2026/09/20 : I have just added a new and improved vented lid.  The lid has the same 1.5mm x 8.0mm slots, but the slots have been moved to the front of the container where the intake portion of the airflow loop is located. I have experimented with both vented designs and have seen an improvement in drying time. I believe this is because it keeps more of the heated air from exiting before making it through all the silica beads. I have also changed the file names to make them easier to understand.

Print Settings:

Instructions:

1. Place the saturated desiccant into the basket.

2. Place the basket into your Creality Dry Box 2.0 with the "Front" arrow pointing toward the front of the dryer, and push the toward the back. This will align the bottom intake and exhaust vents with the ones in the dry box.

3. Cover the desiccant basket with the lid.

4. Set the dryer's temperature to 65°C for three or more hours.

5. Occasionally, shake/stir the desiccant to ensure even heating. 

6. Color-indicating silica gel works best because you can see when it has dried sufficiently. 

Photos:

License: 

This model is shared with the GPLv3 open-source license. I am a staunch FOSS advocate, and you can use my models however you like. All I ask is for proper attribution.