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drh
 drh
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Enclosure for Original Prusa i3 MK3 based on an IKEA kitchen cabinet

I built an enclosure for the Original Prusa i3 MK3 based on an IKEA kitchen cabinet in less than 2 hours (without printing parts) and for a total of 150 EURO (all in). A kitchen cabinet is easy to build, inexpensive and looks professional. It has the right size for 3D printers and fits into any workshop or garage.

With the Original Prusa i3 MK3 setup for ABS with an extruder temperature of 255C and a bed temperature of 100C, the inside of the enclosure will heat up to a steady 38C and humidity will go down to 10% (at a room temperature of 20C with 25% humidity). Using the bed to pre-heat the enclosure, 28C can be reached after 30 min.

Check out the youtube video and see the notes for more details.

Posted : 28/03/2018 9:03 am
Nikolai
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Re: Enclosure for Original Prusa i3 MK3 based on an IKEA kitchen cabinet

Is your bed cable touching the rear wall during calibration?

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Posted : 29/03/2018 2:21 am
JuanCholo
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Re: Enclosure for Original Prusa i3 MK3 based on an IKEA kitchen cabinet

i just made enclosures from PCV, vapor barrier plastic, velcro and some fittings.

cost is like 35$ an enclosure. the table is nice but then your stuck with furniture at some point.

the pcv enclosure can be broken down in a few minutes and tossed in an umbrella stand somewhere in a closet.

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Posted : 29/03/2018 3:52 am
drh
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Enclosure for Original Prusa i3 MK3 based on an IKEA kitchen cabinet

I placed the printer so there are a few millimeters left for the bed cable before touching the wall. But I can move the printer forward another 5cm if needed.

Posted : 03/04/2018 6:57 pm
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