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Silica container and dispenser

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February 17, 2026

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The Most Overengineered Silica Gel Dispenser Ever Made

Let’s be honest: nobody truly needs a silica gel dispenser with this many features.
But if you’re the kind of maker who appreciates absurd levels of engineering for something as simple as keeping filament dry — this is your new favorite tool.

This unit stores up to 1 kg of silica gel and dispenses it with a spring-loaded lever, delivering perfectly smooth flow thanks to a carefully tuned anti-clog mechanism that took way more effort than necessary.

This is the silica gel dispenser for people who prefer things done perfectly — even when “good enough” would have worked just fine.

Engineered for Function 

0.5 and 1 kg desiccant capacity versions

Humidity sensor for internal moisture monitoring

Spring-loaded lever dispenser

Anti-clog internals for consistent flow

TPU sealing to keep ambient humidity out

Capacity scale to check remaining silica gel

Wall-mountable design for convenient access  (ALLOWED TO REMIX TO PART, CHECK THIS LINK

https://www.printables.com/model/1500867-silica-container-and-dispenser )

Assembly video: 

Bill of materials:

  • 1x Humidity sensor 

  • 8x M3 nuts

  • 1XM3x10 bolt

  • 2x M3x12 bolts

  • 3x M3x16 bolts

  • 4x M3x20 bolts

  • 4x M3x25bolts

IMPORTANT PRINT INFO!!!! 

There are several parts which need to paused during print in order to insert M3 nuts. 

Below you will find tips about print orientation of each part and which part has to be paused to insert the nuts. Make sure not to ignore this step! 

 

Main Body: 

PAUSE ON LAYER 32

Container: 

PAUSE ON LAYER 18

Drain 2: 

PAUSE ON LAYER 45

REMAINING PARTS 

License:

Standard Digital File License

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