EzyStorage 18L Water Proof Box - Desiccant Trays

This was inspired by a DIY dry box design by Dan Designs on YouTube. In the design, Dan just put the desiccant in some little baggies that sat at the bottom. I didn't particularly like the idea of storing the desiccant that way, so I decided to create my own simple boxes that would reasonably cover the bottom.  Two boxes are required to cover the specific box featured here. There are two variations of the box. Both variations have the same size base and lid, which fit together pretty much the same way.

1. The  simplest implementation uses 4 M2x12 tap screws to hold the lid on. This should be adequate for most people for a long time.

2. The second design allows for 4 M3x6 heat inserts to be placed in the base. You can then use M3x8 screws to mount the lid. I decided to do this one for those times when frequent drying or replacement of desiccant is required.

My settings

• 0.4mm nozzle

• Print Settings: 0.20mm Balanced

• I've used PLA and PETG. I recommend PETG if you use heat inserts.

• 25% Infill, No Supports

• In Prusa Slicer, I added cylinder modifiers where the screw holes would be and set infill to 100%. This will give a more solid area for either the tap screws or if you decide to use heat inserts.

• I did not include .3mf files since mine area highly customized for a diamondback 0.4mm nozzle.

Small broken pieces of desiccant can fall through the gaps in the box, but this is few and far between.

Also note from one of the pictures I have 14% humidity in the box. I live in the southern U.S. where it is hot and humid in the summer, and yet I can retain low humidity levels in the boxes. Very good for keeping moisture out.

CREDIT: DIY Dry Box by Dan Designs