Creality Space Pi V2 DB-04 Filament Dryer, 75°C, 360° PTC Heating

Preparing a spool before a 3D printing session can help keep filament ready for the material you plan to use. The Creality Space Pi V2 DB-04 dryer uses 360° PTC hot-air circulation to heat filament from around the spool. Its touchscreen lets you set temperature and drying time for different materials. It holds one 1KG spool in 1.75mm or 2.85mm format.

What matters most

A 110W PTC heater and circulating hot air are designed to distribute heat around the spool, giving you a dedicated way to dry filament before printing. The dryer’s temperature range is 45–75°C, with material presets for 12 filament types, including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, nylon, PC, ASA, and several carbon-fiber composites. For less common setups, you can set the temperature manually.

The 3.7-inch LCD touchscreen displays drying temperature and time, and supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit. A one-button setting makes it straightforward to choose a material preset, while the timer can be set from 1 to 48 hours. If power is interrupted, the dryer remembers the previous material and temperature settings, so you can resume without entering them again. Its acrylic construction and Space Pi finish give the unit a defined place in a desktop printing setup.

How to use it

Choose a preset for the filament you’re preparing, or set the temperature yourself, then select a drying duration on the touchscreen. The dryer is compatible with most 1KG spools of 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament, so check that your spool format matches before starting. Its 110V, 50/60Hz input is part of the setup to account for when placing it near your printer.

Unlike simply leaving a spool out between printing sessions, a dedicated dryer lets you apply controlled heat for a selected period. This is useful when you want to prepare material before a print, or switch between filament types and set a suitable cycle for each one.

Everyday use

The Space Pi V2 is intended for common 3D printing materials as well as specialty blends such as PLA-CF, PA-CF, and PETG-CF. For a practical workflow, set the spool to dry while organizing a print job, then feed the prepared filament into the printer when you’re ready. The display keeps the selected temperature and remaining drying time visible, making the cycle easy to check at a glance.

Customer feedback often praises the dryer’s performance and describes better print results after drying filament. Some buyers also report positive experiences with different materials and the 360° air circulation. Experiences are not uniform: reliability reports are mixed, and comments about humidity monitoring vary. These are individual customer impressions, rather than a guarantee of a particular print outcome.

When it makes sense

This dryer suits a 3D printing workspace where filament types change regularly and a spool can be prepared with a material-specific temperature and timed cycle. Its support for 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament, touchscreen controls, preset options, and 45–75°C range make it a practical fit for routine spool preparation, from PLA and PETG to nylon and composite blends. If you print with one compatible 1KG spool at a time, the Space Pi V2 brings heating and cycle controls together in a focused desktop tool.