DryBox v2 DIY Kit
DIY DryBox is OpenSource OpenHardware filament drying solution aka 'dry box' for your 3D printing filament.
This DIY version allows you to build your own custom filament dryer or to upgrade your existing one. As the name suggests this is a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) build and you will have to source a couple of additional components and assemble everything together.
There is a documentation page that should help guide you through the process.
Disclaimer
This is a DIY kit for a filament dry box that has the ability to potentially melt or cause fire.
You are responsible for using the filament dryer safely.
You accept the risks of using a heated device, including the risk of property damage, injury, or fire, especially if you leave it unattended or use it in an unsafe place.
Key features
- Precise control of the Dry Box internal temperature
- Control the maximum allowed heater temperature
- Temperature and humidity sensors for inside and outside of the Dry Box
- Supports 5V/12V fan for air circulation and/or venting
- Built in WebUI/GUI available for manual control and monitoring
- WebAPI available for integration and automation
- Control and monitor your DryBox over WiFi using your pc/phone/tablet
- USB-C connector for data and firmware upgrade
- Open source API for communication and control
- Open source and open-hardware design
- Easily integrate into your smart home or automation
- Supports up to 60W heater (12V 5A)
Additional information
Board dimensions: 72mm x 55mm x 15mm
RoHOS, Lead free
Documentation: https://docs.sasakaranovic.com/
What's included in the package?
- 1x DryBox v2 PCBA
- 1x SHT30 sensor
- 1x NTC thermistor probe (10K 3950β)
- 1x 2-pin 2.54mm Terminal Plug
- 1x 4-pin 2.54mm Terminal Plug
- 2x 2-pin 5.08mm Terminal Plug
We recommend that you put DryBox v2 into an enclosure to avoid damage or short-circuit.
Please note that DryBox v2 ships without an enclosure.
Disclaimer
This DIY kit is a demonstration/learning project provided solely for educational purposes.
It is not a certified or safety-tested appliance and must not be used for commercial, residential, personal or for any purpose other than education and demonstration.
So use and assemble it entirely at your own risk.
This device involves heat and electricity and may be unsafe.
It can cause serious injury, electric shock, fire, and significant property damage.
Hardware or firmware modifications, rewiring, part substitutions, can cause malfunction or failure, overheating, fire, electric shock, and property damage. Any modification is done at your own risk.
Do NOT leave the dry box running unattended or while sleeping.
Make sure to unplug the dry box when not in use.
Stop use immediately if you notice smoke, unusual heat, burning odor, melting, or damage.
Make sure you are aware of the potential risks of using such device and make sure to stay safe.
Project information
Below is the video of the DryBox v2 that explains how it works, some design decisions and also how to build your own DIY DryBox.
Designed by Sasa Karanovic of Karanovic Research and released as open-source and open-hardware.
All source files can be found in the official DryBox v2 repository.
