Malolo's Silica Gel / Desiccant Containers
Source: Thingiverse by Malolo
The Malolo's Silica Gel / Desiccant Containers is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Malolo. I designed this silica gel container mostly for two reasons: 1. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I designed this silica gel container mostly for two reasons: 1. I looked at several different silica gel containers and even printed a few but always found something I was not entirely happy with (I most likely didn't look at every single option there is though). 2. Designing stuff is just so much fun (something I actually didn't expect before I purchased my 3D printer) These are the things I tried to achieve: * The silica gel I bought consists of rather small pieces (especially when the pieces are broken). Therefore the gaps in the walls should be pretty narrow but still let a lot of air in. Slots seem to fit this requirement better than holes. To let even more air in I added a hole at the bottom that contains air slots as well. * Opening it should be be quick and easy but it should be mo…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Malolo's Silica Gel / Desiccant Containers is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Malolo.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Malolo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.