AMS 2 PRO Desiccant Box Holder

AMS 2 PRO Desiccant Box This container is designed to accommodate either your own rechargeable desiccant beads or pre-packaged desiccant packets, offering flexible moisture control options. NEW AMS HT Desiccant Box

Printing Notes:

- UPDATED PROFILES: New Version added for a smoother bottom angle.

- I have never needed supports or a brim to print this, be sure to clean your build plate before printing.

- If you plan on using the drying feature of the new AMS 2 PRO, Print this box in PETG or ABS.

- Be sure to clean your build plate.

- FYI: If your printer keeps pausing due to AI detection an issue, It's not learning… TURN OFF AI Detection.

Installation Notes:

- Fill the desiccant box with your choice of desiccant beads or just fill with desiccant packets. - Use the orange rechargeable desiccant (The blue is known to be toxic)

- I found this desiccant works great and can be recharged in 10 minutes in your microwave.

- Snap the lid onto the box (It's a nice tight lid).

- Place box into the rear of your AMS 2 PRO with the Bambu logo facing forward (either way will work)

Why is Desiccant Still Needed in the AMS 2 PRO? Desiccant is used in an active filament dryer to absorb moisture from the air surrounding the filament. Here's why this is necessary:

- Filament is hygroscopic: Most 3D printing filaments (like PLA, ABS, PETG, and especially nylon) absorb moisture from the air. Even small amounts of water can lead to: - Poor print quality (stringing, bubbling, inconsistent extrusion)

- Weakened mechanical properties

- Clogged nozzles

- Active drying still requires moisture removal: An active filament dryer typically heats the filament to release absorbed moisture, and the desiccant: - Traps that moisture, preventing it from re-entering the air inside the dryer

- Speeds up drying by maintaining a low-humidity environment

- Maintains dry storage conditions: Even after drying, the desiccant helps keep the air inside the dryer dry, preserving filament quality until it's used.

Important Features:

- Top loading of desiccant is key! - Front loading holders seems risky, if they open and leaks beads in the AMS 2, it could cause some real damage to fans and heater.

- Designed a bit smaller vertically to allow for easier insert and removal, - Allows for better air flow through bottom of the box.

Started at 52% Humidity | Now only 22-26% and dropping