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RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

ferringb — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:37:36 +0000

EastMemphis- by chance, did you ever post the design for the back grill of the tool bay? The magnetic seal solution you commented on in https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/postid/696448/ ?

As to the rest of your seals- thanks. That bottom toolbay design is quite crafty, and also a mild pain in the ass if one doesn't read the instructions *exactly*. I'm on a similar quest to seal the fricking printer up both for chamber temp and for cutting down on the leaks bypassing the filtration.

All in all, I'm not hugely happy w/ the enclosure for reasons akin to what you've been fixing.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

EastMemphis — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:51:02 +0000

Yes, I'll post the entire project soon. Total cost to build is around $200 including the acrylic. Since I'm using the thinner stuff, it's not only inexpensive, but cuts easier, and a full size sheet can be purchased from Amazon and shipped for free (for Prime members). The thinner sheets can be rolled up to ship.

Posted by: @melted-pellets-2
Love the simplicity of your design, and the double pane. Would you be willing to post stls or steps of where you ended up? Thanks!!

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

melted pellets — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:26:09 +0000

Love the simplicity of your design, and the double pane. Would you be willing to post stls or steps of where you ended up? Thanks!!

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

EastMemphis — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:22:29 +0000

This is how it looks open. Lots of access. Much better.

And with the window...

Held in with 12x3mm magnets.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

MME — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:30:34 +0000

I thought about the front a lot when I designed mine. You are right you need to be able to access at least half of the front at a time.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

EastMemphis — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:03:28 +0000

After using my enclosure for a while, I decided the access to the interior was limited. Removing the base each time I need to access the heat bed is cumbersome. I redesigned the bottom to have a window that is removable so that the entire inside of the machine can easily be accessed without removing the enclosure.

Here's the new base. Note the adjustable vent at the bottom-center. That's for a fresh air supply.

Here's the latest version:

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

EastMemphis — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:22:00 +0000

One thing I've found very satisfying about 3D printing as opposed to cutting things out with a CNC, is the immediacy of the results. Sure, it takes 10 hours to print something but when I pull it off the printer, it's finished. I don't have to do hours of post processing with sanding and drilling. The part is complete.

That's kind of a broad statement as some things do require post processing but in general, I print finished goods. I find that cool.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

MME — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:01:06 +0000

It definitely takes a while. I was still making changes as mine was printing.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

EastMemphis — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:51:57 +0000

First complete printing of the bottom unit complete. It turned out remarkably well. Fit without any shrinkage issues. I guess a little planning goes a long way. The latches are missing from this picture as well as the acrylic.

RE: A slightly different XL Enclosure design

MME — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:18:11 +0000

Always have to tweak some things on them!!