MakerFarm 8" Prusa i3v Enclosure

[gmay3]

OK so I just finished putting the prototype back together and it feels strong and has smooth rotation!

I'll test it out fully tomorrow with a few prints.

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[sniffle]

Gmay3 have you seen these? For quick and dirty mock up or even permanent with silicone along the inside edge.

Then rework one of them so that it can be a hinge for a door... :-)

Just a thought... I found them today. Its how i plan to do a quick and dirty enclosure till i can build a more permanent solution. I need a finger shield for the kids as much as anything :-P


Edit: might help if i paste in the link...

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/xyz-connect

[gmay3]

That's pretty cool. Definitely would be good for a quick enclosure!

[sniffle]

Its not 100% complete still needs to be sealed to retain heat and the 1/8th plexi needs to be replaced with 1/4 for strength but it works quite well quiets things down and keeps kiddo hands away. I designed and printed the hinges based on the connect pieces. They still need to be tweaked a little as well.

[gmay3]

Looking good sniffle! I'm happy with the performance of my rear mounted spool holder so I will release it on thingiverse as soon as I can.

I'm going to build a model of my current enclosure design out cardboard boxes from left over the holiday online shopping stockpile . I mainly want to make sure my dimensions are correct and that the door design I have in mind will allow enough space to change the spool.

I like the dimensions you have for your enclosure. I'm trying to do the bare minimum needed as well so this thing isn't huge lol! (I'm provisioning for a removable base so that when I need more room to work on something I can take the front, back, top, sides, and door off all in one piece. (hopefully)

Its not 100% complete still needs to be sealed to retain heat and the 1/8th plexi needs to be replaced with 1/4 for strength but it works quite well quiets things down and keeps kiddo hands away. I designed and printed the hinges based on the connect pieces. They still need to be tweaked a little as well.

[AbuMaia]

Please be sure to post your hinges when you have them tweaked to your satisfaction.

[sniffle]

I will :-)

Gotta cut the size in half and reinforce the pins.

They work fine now but the size makes the plexi reallt fat away from the box and hard to seal. So i havr a plan to hopefully remedy that.

[AbuMaia]

If all else fails, you could use the ol' standby of packaging tape as a "hinge".

[sniffle]

If all else fails, you could use the ol' standby of packaging tape as a "hinge".

Lol no need for that they work they are just bulky

[adamfilip]

wouldnt enclosing the printer, reduce the cooling on the hot end heatsink?