Re: Official 3D printer enclosure from Prusa Research
I've been printing the pieces for this enclosure over the past couple of weeks and finally started assembly today only to find out that the screw sizes stipulated in the parts list are not appropriate. The #12 x 2 are too narrow to properly bight into the holes int he table. I had to replace them with 14 x 2 instead.
Then, when I tried to attach the legs to the brackets, I discovered that the 12 x 3/4 screws are too big! The diameter of these screws is too large. While screwing them into the table leg, they split the bracket apart because the holes are too small.
So once I reprint the broken bracket, I'll have to go back to the hardware store (for the third time!) to try to find the correct size screws. I'm really surprised no one else has reported this problem before.
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Did you read the thread? There are plenty of mentions of the screw sizes being incorrect or not ideal for the build.
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Here is mine. The psu wires are too short. I have longer cable on order.
Where did you get the file for the slot grommit on top? I found the straight holes included with the original design cause the filament to rub a lot, which is now a rather loud and annoying noise...
EDIT: found one here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2156762
Was hoping for a parametric one, however this one should do...
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Can anyone tell me if it is OK to make the 60 degree heatbed cable holder from GPS? I am waiting for some orange PETG to arrive for the rest of the IKEA table build & really wanted to keep this part black without buying another reel of PETG. Many thanks.
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Is the intent of the design that the doors get glued into the hinges? It's not immediately obvious that this is the case. Also, when I put everything together, the door hinges rubbed against the top and bottom surfaces. Is that typical?
Overall, I would rate this design mediocre at best. I ran into a lot of issues of one form or another that were not trivial to fix. The main site where the instructions are posted should be updated to reflect any changes that have been made rather than expecting a person new to the forums to sort through 8+ pages of posts on this topic.
Re: Official 3D printer enclosure from Prusa Research
Is the intent of the design that the doors get glued into the hinges? It's not immediately obvious that this is the case. Also, when I put everything together, the door hinges rubbed against the top and bottom surfaces. Is that typical?
Overall, I would rate this design mediocre at best. I ran into a lot of issues of one form or another that were not trivial to fix. The main site where the instructions are posted should be updated to reflect any changes that have been made rather than expecting a person new to the forums to sort through 8+ pages of posts on this topic.
I would not glue the doors in, and did not. They stay in pretty well, can come out, however not with normal use. I think there are many improvements, which could be listed on the build page. However people with 3d printers are makers, so should find solutions 😉
I will probably write up my build at some point.
Can anyone tell me if it is OK to make the 60 degree heatbed cable holder from GPS? I am waiting for some orange PETG to arrive for the rest of the IKEA table build & really wanted to keep this part black without buying another reel of PETG. Many thanks.
I found putting the display on the front outside is a lot more convenient, and means you don't have to change the cable holder.
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Just a little heads up, after messing around and building the lack enclosure for MMU2 height, obviously I had not yet bought the Plexiglass cut to size that would have cost 70 euros, so I decided to just keep my 2 lack tables to put a nice cheap server cabinet on the top, and it comes with a glass door, the sizes are perfect for MMU2, I have put link to Ebay Germany to show article I bought, if it helps some, it cost me 90 euros shipping included, so only 20 euros more than plexiglass, and surely safer in case of fire.
Re: Official 3D printer enclosure from Prusa Research
Just a little heads up, after messing around and building the lack enclosure for MMU2 height, obviously I had not yet bought the Plexiglass cut to size that would have cost 70 euros, so I decided to just keep my 2 lack tables to put a nice cheap server cabinet on the top, and it comes with a glass door, the sizes are perfect for MMU2, I have put link to Ebay Germany to show article I bought, if it helps some, it cost me 90 euros shipping included, so only 20 euros more than plexiglass, and surely safer in case of fire.
I've done the same thing with a server cabinet. The only problem I am running into is with my filament feed. I bought a RepBox and wanted to place it on top of the cabinet. Fits fine but am having tangling issues. I live in an apartment so placing the RepBox on the wall is a little tough. Hoping the MMU2s filament buffer will fix this issue for me.
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I would have the dremel out by now slicing a big enough area so filaments all go through and no tangling, however mine is a cheapo server box, so this would allow me to chop it up a little... 😉 😉
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It's not that it doesn't work, I just have to babysit it at times to make sure the loops don't catch on themselves. No cutting required as the cabinet has big enough punch-outs for the filament to enter and exit.
If I had a designers mind I could probably create something that would fix the problem. SQL and coding are my things, architecture and 3d design are out of my wheelhouse.
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Could be as simple as the filament you are using, I have even had 1 or 2 prusament filaments that would tangle up, but on the whole it all seems ok, does yours tangle often.
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I am very happy with my enclosure. Now I need to find one for My ender 3.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
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Server enclosure arrived, built in 10 minutes, actual height is 700mm plenty of room for MMU2 or even a spool of filament, loads of little holes to pass cables, happy days, now just need to get some Led lighting in there, might go USB led light way, far easier.
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Printer now inside, no mods at all needed for any cables, all is original MK3 parts loads of room to move around.
Re: Official 3D printer enclosure from Prusa Research
Printer now inside, no mods at all needed for any cables, all is original MK3 parts loads of room to move around.
Which brand of cabinet?
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
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Just to confirm: You are still able to close the door, correct?
Printer now inside, no mods at all needed for any cables, all is original MK3 parts loads of room to move around.
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😆 😆 😆 😆 nice one , yes absolutely sir, I only placed it that way to see how much space was left at the rear with the bed fully pushed back, and with standard cables at the rear no modded 45 degree angles etc for heatbed cable, so at the rear I still have 5 cm of space if I need to push back a little, but no need door closes fine.
Re: Official 3D printer enclosure from Prusa Research
😆 😆 😆 😆 nice one , yes absolutely sir, I only placed it that way to see how much space was left at the rear with the bed fully pushed back, and with standard cables at the rear no modded 45 degree angles etc for heatbed cable, so at the rear I still have 5 cm of space if I need to push back a little, but no need door closes fine.
What brand name is that enclosure? Do you know if they are available in the US?
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
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Sorry its a complete no name box, and the company seems to only ship to Europe, I looked everywhere to see if I could find one the same, but no luck... 😥 😥
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What brand name is that enclosure? Do you know if they are available in the US?
I bought the 12U version of this one.
Not as tall so I can't mount the filament inside, but with the MMU2 I couldn't anyway. Does make it a challenge to work on the MMU2 unit but once I got it working reliably I haven't needed to remove it from the cabinet.
Unfortunately these cabinets are much more expensive for us here in the US.