RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
What is the practical maximum length for the cables in the MINI.
Asking as I am contemplating mounting the control box outside an enclosure and extending the cables.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@seth-f2
I have a MK3S I use exclusively for polycarbonate inside an insulated fire-resistant enclosure. I started with just the PSU outside but now have everything outside as the enclosure temp hovers around 50ºC. I estimate I added about 18 inches to all of the wires. I just spliced them - I did not use connectors. If I did it again I would make the wires longer so I could remove the printer more easily from the enclosure when it needs servicing. So at least in my case, 18 inches has created no issues at all.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@shrikestorm
Thanks, I will probably use connectors for ease of servicing.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
The idea of an easily de-mountable encloseure looks pretty attractive if PSU and Control box mounted outside enclosure.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
I really would like to find a good enclosure. I have 5 printers and need 3 more enclosures.
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RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
The housing depends on the size and content. I would be interested to find suitable IKEA accessories.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
So my Mini arrived last week but before it had arrived i took the advice from this thread to build a 44cm Cube.. risky but..
the outcome works very well!
The cube has space for the printer and spool holder.
Cool, where did you get this?
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@mreitsma
I built it from standard parts you can order from many webshops that supply Aluminium profiles. The build is based on 2020 Al profiles 44cm cube. Walls are plexiglass i had cut in my local hardware shop.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
This is what you call a snug fit.
a prusa mini in a ikea milsbo display cabinet.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@karl-herbert
this is super cool
https://grabcad.com/library/3d-fdm-printer-1
thanks
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@dorus
box and storage within wow
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@dorus
where can you find have black mini edition?
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@atomleef
you can select if you want a full black mini or black and orange.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@dorus
thanks
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@crawlerin
Ah, it it the z axis motor? Wondering if I could rout a couple of mm out of the top of my Kallax cube to squeeze it in. If it’s too much I’ll probably put it under the lack enclosure.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@byron-t
That may be interesting.
Next printer from Prusa: Prusa MICRO. Designed to fit exactly into Kallax compartment. Ideal for schools, fit 16 printers into 1 4x4 Kallax shelf unit to have whole classroom covered.
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@mreitsma
and the upper cables aren't pinched, wenn it moves to the highest position?
because that's a tiny footprint, awesome 🙂
RE: MINI enclosure? IKEA?
@dorus
where can you find have black mini edition?
Alternatively, you can print plastic parts in PETG of any color you like (... or find).