MINI enclosure? IKEA?  

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@lightwave

Any enclosure is better than none, but heat distribution is less efficient when having larger enclosure compared to printer.

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Lack table can take a smaller printer and still “heat up”.  

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44cm^3 by my measurements without spool holder or psu. 

that allows space for bed and cable movement. Also accounts for the usb and bowden stick out the side. 

with that said i did not account for the space to remove the usb. 

you could get it ~30mm smaller in the X if you do a 90 degree usb and route the bowden a certain way. 

but really i like the 44cm cube and dont see the value of trying to squeeze 2-3cm on one axis. 

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I want to revise that last. Its not letting me edit. 34cm in the x is about the tightest you can get the x axis. So 10cm could be significant, but it would be very tight. 

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Thanks for the measurements @phr0ze, highly appreciated.

I have a few questions though 🙂

I'm planning to use a server rack as enclosure (see picture below). The rack is 535 x 600 x 572 mm (WxDxH). I'm wondering if this would provide enough space for the printer and the spool holder and still be comfortable to work with (eg. loading/unloading filament, handling the sheet, etc.)? Also, would it be possible to place the spool holder outside of the enclosure (on the top) or is it preferable to have it next to the printer?

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"you could get it ~30mm smaller in the X if you do a 90 degree usb and route the bowden a certain way. " probably a good idea to use a USB extension to bring the usb slot outside the enclosure.

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thankfully i have a crx s5 once my mini arrives ill prob just 3d print the hole enclosure

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Posted by: @karldavy149

thankfully i have a crx s5 once my mini arrives ill prob just 3d print the hole enclosure

I would like to see  that!

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i just stumbled upon another ikea model: Hällan. 

measurements: width: 45cm

depth: 47cm

height: 75 cm.

it's made out of metal and costs about 50 euro. thinking about replacing the door with plexiglas.

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@strandedbandit

That should work.  I much just not sure how much room the movement of the print bead will require.  

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@charles-h13

Printbed Or Y needs 44cm

since you have the height i thing you could mount a spoolholder in the air on the right. 

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@charles-h13

according to phr0ze, 44cm^3 should be enough to account for cables and the bed clearance. will wait until the printer has arrived before i buy anything tho 🙂

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Posted by: @phr0ze

@charles-h13

Printbed Or Y needs 44cm

since you have the height i thing you could mount a spoolholder in the air on the right. 

I wonder what the internal measurements of the Hällan are?  

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@charles-h13

as it's metal, i guess, the walls won't be very thick. will have a look next time i come by an ikea.

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What about this?

There are tons of builds with these components:

301.281.77 STUVA body

902.918.58 SINDVIK door

001.286.97 STUVA GRUNDLIG shelf

802.612.58 BESTÅ hinge

Mentioned in the user mods thread about enclosures. Looks nice and is way more stable and less wobbly than the lack one. Also used some brackets in the corners for stability on my lack enclosure.

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@padigree

It would be great but that appears to be a Europe only product.  

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I've been to my local IKEA and also thought it a good fit. But still like the idea of converting a LACK table (because of the acrylic panels) When I (finally) receive my printer (and first Prusa) I would rather like everyone sees it. 😀

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I orderd a prusa mini to replace my wanhao duplicator i3 mini.

When i Bought the wanhao i just placed it on my desk next to my screens. it worked but when is was printen my desk was vibrating and it is not the most silent printer. so i decided te buy an enclosure.

After some searching i found the IKEA MILSBO display cabinet where my printer fits i fine.

and if the measurements are correct it should just fit snug on the same spot.

i allready orderd a 90 degree usb cable in order to load the prints by usb.

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Seems to me that Prusa Research does not want the users to place the Mini in a Lack enclosure:

✅Leave at least 25 cm (1 ft.) around the printer

Chapter 5 / page 10 in PDF Mini Handbook

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I suspect that will change.