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SweetRide
(@sweetride)
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xBuddy Box Ventilation

I have my mk4S in an enclosure. I have the power supply mounted outside of the enclosure to theoretically extend its life .

Does anyone add a fan to help ventilate the xBuddy box? Am I overthinking it? That tends to happen regularly. 

Posted : 07/10/2024 4:19 pm
Rainer
(@rainer-2)
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RE: xBuddy Box Ventilation

I found this

Posted : 07/10/2024 6:47 pm
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SweetRide
(@sweetride)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: xBuddy Box Ventilation

 

Posted by: @rainer-2

I found this

I looked at that and it has me inspired to make a new cover with a 40mm fan setup at the bottom, and a simple vent at the top. The idea is to just have air moving through the box. I'm not doing super hi-temp printing. The thought is to make sure the box itself isn't soaking too much in it's own heat. 

Posted : 07/10/2024 7:29 pm
SweetRide
(@sweetride)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: xBuddy Box Ventilation

I made a cover plate that accepts a 40mm fan. I tapped into the printers 24v supply to run it. Moves a nice amount air.

https://www.printables.com/model/1037406-mk4s-xbuddy-cover-for-40mm-fan

Posted : 12/10/2024 3:58 pm
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