iDryer: open hardware ecosystem for 3D printing — overview, who it suits and print cost calculation

Country: RussiaTechnology: PeripheralsPrice range: ≈ $45 – 180

0 viewsNo ratings yet· Log in to rate

iDryer is an open hardware ecosystem for 3D printing enthusiasts. It brings together filament drying and long-term storage, active chamber heating for engineering materials, and spool tracking and organization. The founder and developer is Ruslan Pavlyuchenko; the ecosystem has been growing since 2022.

Devices can be built from ready-made designs and documentation, bought as KIT sets, or their electronics, firmware and individual modules can be reused in custom projects of any complexity. Standard components are available on marketplaces worldwide, so the hardware can be repaired, modified and extended without being tied to proprietary parts.

Lineup

iDryer X

Estimated price: $90 – 180 Drying and long-term storage for 2–4 spools in an energy-efficient enclosure made of PIR panels.

iDryer Unit

Estimated price: $45 – 90 A modular dryer for 1–2 spools. Up to four independent chambers can be connected to a single controller.

iHeater

Estimated price: $45 – 55 Active chamber heating for a 3D printer for stable printing with ABS, ASA, PA, PC and other engineering materials.

iDryer Controller

Estimated price: $22 – 33 A universal control platform for dryers, heaters, scales, RFID and other peripherals.

iDryer Link

Estimated price: $2 – 3 A module for connecting devices to the local network, the portal and the mobile app.

Who it suits

• Anyone who wants to dry filament before printing and store it without it reabsorbing moisture.
• Those who need stable, repeatable results when working with engineering filaments.
• Users who care about keeping spools organized, with convenient storage and precise remaining-material tracking.
• 3D printer owners who need controlled chamber temperature.
• Enthusiasts who build and upgrade their own hardware.
• Workshops, studios and print farms that need controlled conditions for material prep and printing.
• Developers of custom devices and specialized systems for 3D printing.

What sets iDryer apart

• Open-source software and project documentation.
• Ready-made CAD models, schematics, firmware and assembly instructions.
• The ability to replicate a finished device as-is or use the project as the basis for your own system.
• Standard components available on international marketplaces.
• Standalone operation and integration with existing hardware.
• A unified portal and mobile app for managing devices and filament.
• Scale and RFID support for tracking and automatically recognizing spools.
• Slicer integration via the iDryer plugin.
• Modular architecture: from a single device to a custom multi-chamber system.

Slicer integration

The iDryer plugin connects the slicer to the ecosystem: it lets you use filament and spool data, pass information between the slicer and the portal, and bring iDryer into your regular model-preparation workflow.

Open platform

The source code is open for study, self-build and non-commercial projects.

The iDryer Core library lets enthusiasts build their own devices and connect them to the iDryer infrastructure. A basic integration can be implemented in just a few lines of code using the ready-made iDryer library, protocol, portal and mobile app.

In other words, the ecosystem isn't limited to the existing hardware lineup: it can serve as the foundation for your own dryers, heaters, storage units and other devices of any complexity.

Portal and app

The portal and mobile app bring device management and filament tracking together: spools, storage locations, remaining material, profiles, usage history and remote control all live in one system.

What's included

The developer provides open-source projects, documentation and KIT sets. Sets are bundled with optimally matched parts manufactured in various countries.

Fully assembled devices may also be sold by independent enthusiasts. The developer itself does not manufacture or sell finished devices.

What to keep in mind

• Final specifications depend on the chosen design, enclosure, heater and configuration.
• Self-building hardware that works with heat and mains voltage requires following electrical safety rules.
• Projects can be built as-is or adapted for specific hardware and your own needs.

Calculate your price in a minute

Free calculator: part weight, print time, material price — no sign-up needed.

Open the calculator

Also available as an app:App StoreGoogle PlayRuStore

How it affects your print process and cost

iDryer covers the entire environment around preparing and using filament:

• drying before printing;
• long-term storage without moisture reabsorption;
• stable chamber temperature when printing with engineering materials;
• tracking actual remaining filament;
• organized spool storage;
• slicer integration;
• profiles, usage history and remote control.

This helps deliver more stable, repeatable results, keep track of material condition, organize filament storage and maintain the necessary printing conditions — whether you're running a single home printer or an entire print farm.