¶ About VDS
Flashforge VDS (Ventilated Drying System) is a professional auxiliary device designed specifically for FDM 3D printing filaments, providing moisture-proof storage and active filament drying. VDS not only maintains a constant low-humidity environment to keep filaments in optimal printing condition at all times, but also actively controls temperature and humidity to efficiently remove absorbed moisture from filaments, ensuring consistent filament performance and high-quality print results.
¶ Key Highlights
- High-temperature drying up to 85°C, meeting the drying requirements of 90% of commonly used filaments (including TPU elastomers, carbon fiber composites, and engineering filaments)
- Dual-chamber design, enabling simultaneous drying and storage of two different filaments
- Dual control modes: local control and printer-integrated control, supporting both standalone operation and seamless integration into the 3D printing ecosystem
¶ Functions and Performance
- Filament Drying: Supports heating up to 85°C to dry moisture-affected filaments and maintain a low-humidity environment (with humidity kept below RH20%).
- Active Dehumidification: Provides automatic dehumidification (when in the connected mode).
- Display Function: Displays real-time temperature and humidity for each chamber, along with device status.
- Independent Dual-Chamber Control: The two drying chambers can be configured independently with different temperatures (45-85°C) and durations (0-24 hours). Two different filaments can be processed simultaneously without affecting each other. Each chamber is equipped with an independent PTC heating and air circulation system to ensure even heat distribution.
- Standalone/Connected Control: Supports both standalone local operation and connected integration with the Creator 5 series printers.
¶ Component Overview
The following section introduces each component of the VDS. If line drawings or other illustrations in the User Guide or Quick Start Guide are difficult to understand, refer to the actual component descriptions below for reference.
Component Name
- VDS (Ventilated Drying System)
- Display Screen
- High-Temperature Warning Label
- Power Socket
- 250V Fuse
- Data Cable Port for Connecting to Creator 5 Series Printers
- Drying Temperature Reference Sticker
- Chamber B Sliding Latch
- Chamber A Sliding Latch
- Lower Filament Outlet (For other filament types)
- Upper Filament Outlet (For TPU and carbon fiber filaments)
- Chamber A Top Lid
- Chamber B Top Lid
- Moisture Exhaust Vent
- Ceramic Filament Inlet *4
- Filament Guide Tube *4
- Roller *8
- Desiccant Compartment *2
- High-Temperature Warning Label *2
- Filament Outlet Guide Tube Connector *4
Component Name
21. Main Control Board
22. ower Supply Board
23. Dehumidifying Fan 2
24. NTC2
25. Heating and Air Circulation Turbo Fan *2
26. PTC Heating Element and Air Duct Assembly *2
27. Display Screen Assembly
28. 485 Communication Board
¶ Display Screen Overview
The following section introduces the display screen icons and touch buttons of the VDS. For instructions on standalone operation and printer-connected operation, please refer to "Standalone Mode (Using Without a Printer)" and "Connected Mode (Connected to a Printer)". You can also refer to the Quick Start Guide.
¶ Electronic Hardware Overview
VDS is designed with a wide-range power supply that supports 110-240V, meeting the power requirements of different countries and regions worldwide. No voltage compatibility concerns are required before purchase.
The display screen board uses a segment code screen with four touch buttons. The control panel features capacitive touch buttons, allowing you to operate the VDS independently. See below:
The mainboard uses a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F core microcontroller, delivering a stable and reliable user experience.