Convert a Cheap Air Fryer Into a High-Performance 3d Printer Filament Dryer
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The post describes converting a cheap air fryer into a high-performance 3D printer filament dryer using an Arduino board, but the HN community is unimpressed, questioning the cost-effectiveness of the project.
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I loathe articles like this because they're mostly clickbait. The BOM with just an Arduino UNO R4 WiFi with free air fryer included puts this near $40. A good filament dryer costs just as much.
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