Yet Another Reel Dehydrator Idea (YARDI) by Gnattycole

Last crawled date: 2 years, 12 months ago

As I'm starting to print more PETG, I'm noticing the need to remove the spool from the printer to place in my dehydrator, especially through the winter months when the coastal air seems more damp and clammy. So i decided to have a go at building my own dispensing dryer to sit on the top of one of my lack enclosures so I can dry and print at the same time, without having to keep removing and refitting the spool.
My dehydrator is one of the usual suspects from Amazon, it has the name "OYPLA" written on the side but looks remarkably similar to the Westinghouse model and my other "Mr Chef" model FD770. This one is OYPLA model No:3136.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KB9494S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HB6PZ1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The spool spindle base replaces the plastic cap in the base of the unit, sitting above the metal heat shield. The original cap on mine was held down by two self tappers into the plastic but I replaced with four M3 x 16mm Allen bolts.
In addition to the 4 x M3 screws, you will need:
Two x 608zz bearings
1 x 110mm M8 threaded rod. or an M8 x 110mm bolt and saw off the head.
1 x 4mm Pneumatic fitting M10x1mm thread or 1/8" NPT
1 x Temperature / Humidity sensor meter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GPT8HPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
This project is now complete so I've removed the "Work in Progress" flag. Hope someone finds this useful and any feedback welcome.