BambuLab X1C/P1P - Rise & Dry - Dry your filament while Printing!

Bambu Lab X1 Series
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While printing technical materials the chamber temperature easily goes above 40/45degC, which is enough to dry some technical filaments (ABS, ASA, PETG, Silk PLA, etc), so instead of using an external filament dryer, consuming extra electricity, why not use that heat to dry your next spool of filament? This was my concept.

These parts, obviously, should be printed in ABS and ASA, and some PETG can also handle the temperatures and strenght requirements.

By raising the top glass 90mm with 4 external pieces, and then printing aditionally 4 pieces that will support the spool (interlocked with a center cap screw) you’re able to fit any 1kg spool and dry it while printing. The 4 support pieces are screwed to the external raiser using 25mm or bigger screws.

This riser is still compatible with original Bambu X1C Top Glass.

https://www.printables.com/model/444323-bambulab-x1cp1p-rise-dry-dry-your-filament-while-p

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Yes, I’m fully aware that this is not the best way to completely dry your filament, or probably won’t help if your filament is SUPER wet, but since it’s using “free heat” that otherwise would just be waste, any humidity % removal it’s already a positive progress. Also, this can be used to prevent the filament to absorb more moisture.

I’ve been using this in the last months with great success. My office is always around 50 to 60% humidity (80% on rainy days, which are a lot), and never had humidity problems printing ASA/ABS. I always keep the next roll of filament inside while printing, and when I finish I keep it in a vacuum bag.

It worked for me. It might work for you or it might not. I hope it does help you!