FAST Print In-Spool Desiccant (Silica Gel) Container with Hygrometer

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Thanks to [slavearm](https://www.thingiverse.com/slavearm) for their wonderful [remix](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4508179) of [Tenshe's](https://www.thingiverse.com/Tenshe) [remix](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3222374) of [kpawel's](https://www.thingiverse.com/kpawel) [original](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2560068) silica gel container. This is what makes 3D printing and design great... remixes of remixes that offer new features. **UPDATE - 05/27/21** New threads! I've modified the threads to print easier and requires less post-printing work to screw the caps on. And there's fewer turns required to secure the lids now. ### FAST PRINT - Single Wall Basket Weave _________________________________ #### The Problem: All baskets and lids with grid-like perforations result in long print times. If you've printed such a basket you'll notice that the printer spends the majority of its time starting and stopping tiny islands of spires or the walls around the holes in the top/bottom layers. #### The Solution: Replace the grid with a basket weave made with a single extrusion and use straight-lined slats in the lid and bottom Not only does this print nearly 2X faster but the resulting basket holds smaller gel beads without restricting air flow. With this remix, you can print the large basket with lid in around __2hr 40min__ and just the small container with hydrometer in __2hr 20min__. Or print a full set of both sized containers in __5hrs or less__. That's with .2 layer height, 10% infill, no supports, 2 walls, no ironing at fairly conservative speeds... would love to hear how fast others are able to print this. I've printed this in both PLA and PETG with great success. Please see the additional information below about z-seam locations and slicer settings. And let me know in the comments how it works for you... happy printing. :)

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