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Fred
 Fred
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Enclosure Characteristics

I received my Mini (first 3D printer) several weeks ago.  I would like to build and enclosure similar to this: https://www.printedsolid.com/products/safety-enclosure-for-prusa-mini?variant=31575197515861

I do woodworking so can build it.

What kind of characteristics should I considered when designing building it?

For example, filament inside or outside or both?  As small inside as possible?  Ventilation? Power supply outside?

Any other thoughts?

Thanks,

Fred

Posted : 16/05/2020 5:07 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

consider leaving the door open for PLA Prints, unless your ambient temperature is very low!

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 17/05/2020 2:17 pm
SS220
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

You hit many of the main points. I've had my Mini in a Lack enclosure since day one. Even if you don't need it to print ABS, etc., it is nice to keep dust and drafts off the printer. I have my filament feed from the outside (top). Even though the filament spool fit inside, it was a PITA to manage the printer and filament in the amount of space the Lack gave me. The main thing I don't like about enclosures like the one you list is that you can't see in the sides. Its not a deal breaker, but it is very convenient to be able to see around the printer sometimes. Good luck with the build!

 

Posted : 17/05/2020 2:35 pm
Fred
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Enclosure Characteristics
Posted by: @stevensmith

You hit many of the main points. I've had my Mini in a Lack enclosure since day one. Even if you don't need it to print ABS, etc., it is nice to keep dust and drafts off the printer. I have my filament feed from the outside (top). Even though the filament spool fit inside, it was a PITA to manage the printer and filament in the amount of space the Lack gave me. The main thing I don't like about enclosures like the one you list is that you can't see in the sides. Its not a deal breaker, but it is very convenient to be able to see around the printer sometimes. Good luck with the build!

I like the idea of hanging the spool on the side.  My initial thought was to have acrylic/plexiglass windows on the left, back and top.

Thanks,

Fred

 

Posted : 17/05/2020 2:43 pm
j-martin
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

I have made a wooden framed dual enclosure for my Mini and Mk3S.  

Since this image I’ve moved the Multi filament auto-rewind  spools out to the wall above the Mk3S because they were just too cramped inside the enclosure. The top panel of the enclosures is wood so doubles as a shelf for bed cleaner stuff. 

The sides are acrylic panels held on by rare appear that magnets embedded in both the timber edging and into depressions I drilled into the acrylic. I tried cheaper magnets but they weren’t strong enough. the neodymium magnets are great though. 

All the panels are removable for access or cooler operation for PLA. Lighting is by strip LEDs. 

Posted : 20/05/2020 12:47 am
Fred
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

Nice.  If you do not mind me asking, what are the interior measurements of the mini side?

Thanks,

Fred

Posted : 20/05/2020 1:00 am
j-martin
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

Fred

The internal measurements of the side for the mini are

415 mm wide 

600 mm high (At highest half) and 520 mm high at the front. The sloped front half is about half the depth but clearly not that important how wide I made it. 

650 mm Deep. 

 

There is way plenty room deep and high but the width is about the minimum easy usable.

i find reaching around to insert and remove the usb drive annoying because I can’t easily see the slot and have to feel around a lot  to get the usb in.  

I’m currently researching Raspberry Pi and Octoprint for remote monitoring and figured that a useful by product may be that I can load files and run it without having to fiddle with the usb drive. 

Posted : 20/05/2020 1:11 pm
Fred
 Fred
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Enclosure Characteristics

Thanks for the information.  I got an USB extension cable to help with "finding" the USB port. 

 

Thanks,

Fred

Posted : 20/05/2020 3:11 pm
j-martin
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RE: Enclosure Characteristics

Fred

Well that’s a far more sensible and cheaper solution than mine but.......

not enough new gadgetry 🤣 🤣 

Posted : 20/05/2020 10:40 pm
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