MINI enclosure? IKEA?  

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.

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@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.

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I really would like to find a good enclosure.  I have 5 printers and need 3 more enclosures.  

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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.

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The housing depends on the size and content. I would be interested to find suitable IKEA accessories.

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Posted by: @diddzw

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?

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@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.

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This is what you call a snug fit.

a prusa mini in a ikea milsbo display cabinet.

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@karl-herbert

this is super cool

  https://grabcad.com/library/3d-fdm-printer-1

thanks

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@dorus

box and storage within wow

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my budget option 🙂

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@dorus

where can you find have black mini edition?

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@atomleef

you can select if you want a full black mini or black and orange.

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@dorus

thanks

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@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. 

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@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 🙂

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Posted by: @atomleef

@dorus

where can you find have black mini edition?

Alternatively, you can print plastic parts in PETG of any color you like (... or find).

https://github.com/prusa3d/Original-Prusa-MINI