Prusa Mk2s -Relocating electronics outside enclosure
Hi folks. My first post here. I have a new Mk2s and am building an enclosure as I will be creating prints in ASA shortly. Reading around it seems I might end up cooking the electronics and/or the power supply so I thought "why not relocate them? Has anyone done this already and so could offer advice please? Things like cable reach and maybe extending them come to mind so advice on cable spec. and size would be useful. If I move the power supply I think that I'd need to replace it with a 3D print3d brace (what else!) So does anyone have a diagram or info on hole spacing that I can use? Would take mine apart to find out but then I'd have to put it back together and recalibrate to print the brace, which is a pain in the proverbial! 🙂
Re: Prusa Mk2s -Relocating electronics outside enclosure
Hello Geoff,
There are couple of pretty good threads here in the forum. Just search for an enclosure keyword.
Quick summary: You don't have to relocate your electronics. You will end up around 35-50C inside without using external heaters. This temp range is inside specs.
Keep in mind that maintenance need to be done to the printer regularly. You might will need to take out your printer often.
Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram
Re: Prusa Mk2s -Relocating electronics outside enclosure
Nikolai
Thanks for the advice. I hadn't thought about having to maintain the printer. Will do as you suggest.
RE: Prusa Mk2s -Relocating electronics outside enclosure
- Cable size: minimum AWG14, better AWG12
- I tried self printed brace but it wasn't sturdy enough in PETG, PLA could maybe work but doesn't make sense for this purpose and ASA/PC would be to expensive for this purpose. I ended up buying a new power supply and keeping original in place disconnected.
- Connector can be used XT60/XT90 or any other high amp connectors
Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram