Creality Space Pi V2 Filament Dryer

You open a spool of PETG that sat through a humid coastal summer, and the first layer crackles, strings and bubbles. You swap the nozzle and re-level the bed, yet the problem stays. The fault was never the printer. It was water inside the filament.

Most 3D printing filaments are hygroscopic, pulling moisture from the air until it flashes to steam in the hotend, causing stringing, weak layer bonding and rough surfaces.

The Creality Space Pi V2 Filament Dryer drives that moisture out with 360° hot air at up to 75°C, then feeds the dried filament straight into your printer. You get consistent prints from every spool, including the engineering materials a 70°C dry box cannot properly handle.

Drying up to 75°C | 360° PTC hot-air circulation | 2nd-gen temperature and humidity sensor | 12 material presets | 1 to 48 h timer | Power-loss memory | Print directly from the dryer

Who the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer is built for

Prototyping and design engineers

Your job is to print parts that behave like the CAD model says they should: brackets, jigs, housings and snap fits. Nylon (PA), PA-CF and polycarbonate deliver that strength, but only when they are dry, because moisture cuts layer adhesion and tensile strength. The Space Pi V2's 75°C ceiling matches the drying temperature these materials need, and the humidity readout confirms when the chamber has stabilised. Load a 1 kg spool of PA-CF in the evening, run an overnight cycle, and print a set of functional fixtures the next morning straight from the dryer.

Small print farm operators

On a farm, one wet spool means a failed batch, wasted machine hours and a missed delivery. At 100 mm wide, the Space Pi V2 sits beside each printer without eating bench space, so every machine gets its own dryer and feed path. Power-loss memory picks up the cycle after loadshedding, so a 12-hour drying run does not need a babysitter. A five-printer PETG production line can keep every spool dry from first layer to last on a multi-day run.

Hobbyist makers in humid regions

If you print in Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha, filament absorbs moisture faster than you use it. The Space Pi V2 restores spools you thought were ruined. Select the PLA preset, set the time, and the dryer handles the rest at 50°C. The 2nd-gen sensor shows real-time humidity on the touchscreen, so you can see the chamber dry out. Revive a stringy spool of silk PLA in one afternoon and print a clean, glossy vase that evening.

What sets the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer apart

75°C opens the door to nylon, PC and carbon-fibre blends

The original Space Pi tops out at 70°C. That is enough for PLA and PETG, but borderline for the materials that absorb the most water. The Space Pi V2 raises the ceiling to 75°C across a 45 to 75°C range, which brings nylon, PC, ASA, PP, PET and fibre-filled grades such as PA-CF and PETG-CF into its working envelope. Creality's own preset table puts PP, ABS, PET, PC, ASA, PA and PA-CF at 75°C, so the V2 runs those profiles exactly as intended.

Hot air that reaches the inner windings, not just the outside

Many budget dry boxes warm the air with a pad and hope the heat soaks through. The Space Pi V2 uses an advanced PTC heater with a ceramic element mounted directly at the fan inlet, so the fan pushes heated air through the chamber in a full 360° path around the spool. The outer layers and the innermost windings dry at a similar rate, which matters because the filament near the hub is what you print last. The PTC element is self-limiting, which keeps the 145 W unit stable over long cycles.

A sensor that shows you when the job is done

Drying without measurement is guesswork. The second-generation temperature and humidity sensor reacts in real time to small changes inside the chamber, and the control loop corrects them to hold your set temperature. The LCD touchscreen, with an anti-static coating, displays current temperature (PV), target temperature (SV), the selected material, remaining time and relative humidity. When the humidity reading flattens out, the spool has given up most of its water. You can switch the display between °C and °F with a tap.

Loadshedding interrupts the cycle, not the result

A nylon drying cycle can run 8 to 12 hours, and few South African households get through that without a power interruption. The Space Pi V2's power-loss memory stores your last drying parameters and resumes automatically when power returns. You do not need to reselect the material, reset the temperature or restart the timer. The 220 to 240 V input runs directly from the South African grid.

Dry it and print from it in one footprint

The Space Pi V2 is a single-spool dryer designed to stay in the filament path. A heat-protected roller system supports the spool with low friction, and the outlet lets you feed filament straight into your FDM printer while the chamber holds the spool at temperature. That keeps TPU and nylon dry through multi-day prints. Check your spool before buying: it must be 190 mm or less in diameter and no wider than 68 mm. Most 1 kg plastic spools fit; 2 kg spools and some wider cardboard spools do not.

Full specifications of the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer

How the Creality Space Pi V2 compares to the rest of the SpacePi filament dryer range

Choose the Space Pi V2 over the original if you print nylon, PC or carbon-fibre blends, or if you want the newer sensor. Step up to the X4L when you need to dry four spools, or two different materials, at the same time.

Materials and software for the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer

Filaments this dryer handles

• PLA: dry at 50°C, print at roughly 190 to 220°C. Stay at 50°C, because PLA softens close to 60°C and the spool can deform.
• PETG: dry at 60°C, print at roughly 230 to 250°C. Dry before you tune retraction, since wet PETG strings no matter what settings you use.
• TPU: dry at 60°C, print at roughly 210 to 230°C. TPU picks up moisture quickly, so print it straight from the dryer.
• ABS and ASA: dry at 75°C, print at roughly 240 to 260°C. Pair with an enclosed printer to control warping.
• PC: dry at 75°C, print at roughly 260 to 300°C. Allow a long cycle and use an all-metal hotend.
• Nylon (PA) and PA-CF: dry at 75°C, print at roughly 250 to 290°C. The most moisture-sensitive group here, so keep the spool in the dryer for the whole print.
• PETG-CF and PLA-CF: dry at the base polymer's preset. Use a hardened steel nozzle, because carbon fibre wears brass quickly.

Always check the drying recommendation from your filament manufacturer. You can stock up on PLA, PETG, ABS and flexible filament and speciality filaments in the same order.

Printers and slicers

• Printers: works with any FDM printer that takes 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm filament, including the Creality range, Bambu Lab, Anycubic and Prusa machines.
• Creality Print: once filament is dry, run a flow calibration so the slicer profile reflects the material at its true condition.
• OrcaSlicer: use its built-in flow and pressure advance tests after drying; results on wet filament are unreliable.
• Bambu Studio: feed from the dryer through an external spool path when printing nylon or TPU on Bambu Lab printers.
• UltiMaker Cura and PrusaSlicer: retraction tuning done on dry filament transfers between spools far more consistently.

What's in the box with the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer

• 1 x Creality Space Pi V2 Filament Dryer
• 1 x Power cable (220 to 240 V)
• 1 x User manual

Filament shown in product images is for illustration only and is not included.

Ordering, shipping and support for the Space Pi V2 in South Africa

We ship the Creality Space Pi V2 Filament Dryer by courier to all provinces in South Africa, or you can collect from our Centurion and Boksburg stores. The unit carries the Creality manufacturer warranty, and claims are handled locally through our branches, so you do not deal with an overseas service centre. Replacement parts, printer upgrades and filament are all available from the same store. See our shipping and returns page for delivery times.

Frequently asked questions about the Creality Space Pi V2 filament dryer

Is the Space Pi V2 better than the original Space Pi?

Yes, for engineering materials the Space Pi V2 is the better choice. It reaches 75°C against the original's 70°C, which matters for nylon, PC and carbon-fibre filaments, and it adds a second-generation temperature and humidity sensor with tighter control. If you print only PLA and PETG, the original Space Pi still does the job at a lower price.

Can the Space Pi V2 dry nylon and carbon-fibre filament?

Yes. The Space Pi V2 has a 75°C preset class for PA, PA-CF, PC, ASA, ABS, PP and PET, and a 60°C preset for PETG-CF. Nylon absorbs moisture fast, so dry it for a long cycle and print directly from the dryer to keep it dry during the job. Use a hardened steel nozzle for any carbon-fibre filament.

How long does it take to set up out of the box?

Setup takes under five minutes. Place the dryer on a flat surface near your printer, plug it in, load the spool onto the rollers and close the lid. Select a material preset on the touchscreen, set the drying time and start. If you want to print while drying, route the filament through the outlet to your printer's extruder or PTFE tube.

What maintenance does the Space Pi V2 need?

Very little maintenance is needed. Keep the chamber free of filament offcuts and dust so they do not block the airflow path, and wipe the rollers if they collect debris. After drying, store spools you are not using in an airtight bag or box with fresh desiccant, because drying does not replace proper storage.

Does the Space Pi V2 work on South African power and during loadshedding?

Yes. The Space Pi V2 runs on 220 to 240 V at 50/60 Hz, which matches the South African grid, and draws 145 W. Its power-loss memory resumes the last drying settings automatically when power returns after loadshedding. Confirm the supplied plug type with our team when ordering, in case you need an adaptor for a Type M socket.