Drybox filament access port with UBBI system

All you need for printing right from the drybox!
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Description

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UBBI enabled port for accessing filament from inside the drybox

Features:
- Almost airtight, less work for the dessicant to keep the drybox dry!
- Multiple installation selections to choose from
- Inset design allows stacking boxes right on top
- Drill guides included for easier hole location
- Supports both ECAS04/PC4-M10

Variations:

NameProsConsBOM
BasicEasy to assemblePort will slip if turned too hard

11x1mm oring (optional) x1

PC4-M10/ECAS04 x1

Glue-on

Quick installation

Avoids unwanted turning

Glue may come off after time

11x1mm oring (optional) x1

Glue/double sided tape

PC4-M10/ECAS04 x1

Screw-on      

Secure, strong

Avoids unwanted turning

Takes up space

Multiple holes to drill

11x1mm oring (optional) x1

PC4-M10/ECAS04 x1

Button head M3x6mm x2

Heatset insert M3x(4.3-5)x4 x2

InsetSits 1mm above the surface
Allows box stacking even with top facing ports

Multiple parts

Big hole size

Takes up space

May slip if oring is not installed

11x1mm oring (optional) x1

34x2mm oring (optional) x1

PC4-M10/ECAS04 x1


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Recommended print settings:
- Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm
- Layer height: ≤ 0.2mm
- Reverse on odd: disabled
- Precise walls: enabled
- Wall order: i/o/i
- Tolerance requirement: 0.1mm
- Print orientation: as imported
- Supports: included with the model, enable support generation and change to manual placement, don't add anything

NOTE:
The first 3-4 snaps must be done with a wrench, to break in the mechanism before it gets soft enough to be used by hands!

Recommended materials:
 - PETG
 - ABS/ASA

Changelog:

Official releaseChanges

V40

7th July 2024

First official release

v46

19th July 2024

Updated to UBBI v87

Made threads wider, easier to install

v47

3rd August 2024

Updated to UBBI v90

Added ECAS04 support

v47.1

23rd August 2024

Added filament clip

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Drybox filament access port

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