Does Silica Help 3D Printing Quality?

Previously I wrote about my humidity problems and my Bambu Labs printer.

@themarkymark suggested I print out some silica gel holders. You know, the stuff they pack into those "Do Not Eat" packets.

Here is what happened next:

But that is the machine reporting, did it help my 3D prints?

Yep.

Thank goodness!

But first, something that came up a lot in testing which made me hate the AMS ...
 

Having everything compact and contained like this is great until you have to do any maintenance, and then it is like they tried to make it non user servicable.

This is exacerbated by me having the machine up and out of the way of the pets so they don't fill their little bellies with plastic poop.

I have to think the A1 and A1 mini is more maintanable than this monstrosity.
 

Print Quality After Drying

As you can see, they are not perfect, but at least they complete, which is a huge improvement. Especially when I am going to be paid for certain prints.

Silica Gel Holders

This stuff gets absolutely everywhere, even WITH the holders, so be prepared for that.

I also purchased the plain white stuff, just a 500g bag, because the machine tells you if you need to replace it, and it can be heated to recharge, so I don't see the point in buying more expensive kind or in a greater quantity.

In my setup I have the corners, the base, and the front covered with the containers now.

You will notice a gap at the front, that is for my humidity readout which is somewhere in my office, probably somewhere so safe that I can't find it.
 

Conclusion

So, yes, I definitely recommend you doing this if you have the Bambu AMS. Especially if like me you live somewhere perpetually damp.