DIY 3D Printer Enclosure and Standing Desk
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2020
- Space is at a premium in my tiny apartment workshop and I needed another workspace, so I made this cat-proof 3D printer enclosure that doubles as a standing desk!
View/download the 3D model here: a360.co/39zFGzk
Instructable: www.instructables.com/3D-Prin...
This design is and easy to build with just a few handheld power tools! I cut, dyed and finished all the pieces outside, but did the rest of the build on my apartment floor. The frame is assembled with glue and pocket screws. Getting the acrylic cut to size from a plastics supplier was a huge time saver and valuable outsource. Acrylic is really expensive at the big hardware stores, and I'm not really set up to cleanly cut acrylic to size.
Dying 2x4s with India ink really takes a cheap material to the next level, and they contrast beautifully with the unstained baltic birch plywood.
This enclosure provides a stable printing environment, gives plenty of access to the printer from all sides (especially with the drawer slides), provides tons of storage, keeps my cat away from the printer, has plenty of room for accessories, and looks so awesome when lit up at night!
The standing desk has been a gamechanger for my productivity - I find that when I’m recording audio, it’s sometimes a lot easier to talk when I’m standing up. Maybe it brings out that cocktail party mindset?
Designing and printing the remote holder and doorknobs was a really rewarding experience. 3D printing provides such a cool opportunity for custom, unexpected accents like these!
I’m super excited to continue integrating digital fabrication into my projects. Stay tuned!
I am also entering this project into the #RocklerDeskChallenge hosted by the guys over at the Modern Maker Podcast! You can check out the challenge here:
www.rockler.com/desk-challenge
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STUFF I USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate links):
Kreg 320 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/2OhBES0
Ryobi Drill/Driver Set: amzn.to/38Cjbbj
1 Quart Bottle of India Ink: amzn.to/32enRE5
Remote controlled LED strip lights: amzn.to/38KgPIn
20 inch Soft-close full extension drawer slides: amzn.to/2Ojv1OQ
Varathane Diamond Wood Finish - Crystal Clear Semigloss: www.homedepot.ca/product/vara...
Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer: www.prusa3d.com/category/orig...
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Banana handle > banana hammock. Excellent build & video sir.
😂😂
Absolutely fantastic walkthrough of the process, gives a good overview even for someone who doesn't have much experience constructing things out of wood. Thank you the effort you put into this video!
Penny is gorgeous.
Great enclosure/desk too.
Built the enclosure to match her! Thanks Andy :)
Tipps I gathered from watching a bunch of enclosure videos: 1) Prusa says to put the converter outside of the compartment. So an electronics „Department“ would be nice.
2) I would vent the enclosure with a filter. Even PLA can have fumes you don’t want to breathe. 3) To make it more silent put put the printer on a stone plate thats on some dampening material. Maybe Squash balls cut in half. 4) Having a temperature control built in can be verry nice. Depending on your climate and what you want to print. 5) Polycarbonate for windows is also cheap resistant and clear. You can just cut it with a knife then break it on the seam. 6) Altho I like the idea of having 2 funktions probably would like to have the printer higher up, more storage for Fillament and built a dedicated stand for the Laptop closer to what musicians have to hold their notes, or painters for large canvas, but more steady and save. 🤓👍
on top of that: PLA fume is not great but not that offending, where as the not that noticable issue is the amount of tiny strings it produces (to the point I find a PLA cotton ball in my toolhead on a yearly cleaning!) so HEPA+activated carbon is advisorable. (I suggest putting a bentobox filter on the outside, and you can swap the bottom piece to decide if you want a vent or a recirculating filter for ABS)
I would suggest go stright for a separate filament compartment if you want to do more advanced 3dprinting. abs is sus and nylon sucks water like nothing else. also you get the benefit of smaller chamber volume to heat soak and dedicated filament storage that can be kept dry (on that note one cheap option is just find a sealed plastic box, drill few holes for bowden adapter, and put lots of decicants in there
The cat is too cute😍
Mate, you are really creative, you really deserve 10k likes! Thank you!
Thank you 😁❤️👊
Great build. A good way to hide that plywood edge is some edge banding. That India ink looks great
Great job Morley. Welcome to the Prusa 3D club.
This is a damn good idea! I have my CR10S pro in some modded storage shelves, with the spool set to the side, but love this.
Quick note, you might want to relocate the power supply outside the case so it doesn't get too hot. Heat kills psu's and adds more heat to the enclosure
Thanks for the tip, I’ll probably move it outside soon!
I've heard another recommendation to make an enclosure to keep the heat in to help prevent warping or lifting....do you have any idea what the ideal temp would be?
@@michaelosmon 60c but that also depends on what filament you are using and brand you may need to go higher with ABS, ASA, Nylon etc
Q-tips! I use thin tipped bamboo Qs to get in to small spaces on projects and paintings. Great work.
Great tip! Thanks for watching 😊
Awesome job Morley! The handles are really cool. I can see you are going to be putting your 3D printer to really good use. It is a good thing you made the enclosure, it seems that Penny is the type of cat that needs all of their nine lives due to her curious nature! lol
Hahaha ain't that the truth! Her lack of balance doesn't help either 🤣
Great video man! I was looking for some inspiration for my enclosure that I’m planning to build. I will definitely make something similar to this. Thanks
That’s awesome to hear, thank you!
Great video Morley, loves seeing this come together and the bananas for handles was just awesome 😂 you're awesome dude
Thanks, Jacob 😁
Penny is a beautiful kitty
Getting kinda jealous now. Looks great Morley!
Thanks, Josi! :)
Great looking build and video! Nice work! 👍
Thank you! 😁
The bananas are my favourite bit. And the fact your cat just dont give a f**k 🤣
Not a single one 😂
Lovely cat
She is! 😸❤️
Awesome project and video bud! Love the banana handles!
Thanks dude!
This is a great build I have a few questions but will save them for the podcast 😂😂
Looking forward to it! 😁
that cat is really helpful :-D
She is! 😸
Nice work!
Thank you! :)
Great video! lovely cat XD
Really inspiring project! I just bought a 3d printer and I only have space for it in my bedroom/studio, and I was worried about printing fumes, even though it is only PLA. This project you created made me realize I should create an enclosure space for the printer. This would solve my problems! Thanks for sharing this!! It helped me a lot! :)
Awesome! An enclosure is so great - not just for the fumes but reduces noise, better quality prints through protection from drafts/temperature swings, protection from dust... glad I could help! 😁❤️
@@MorleyKert Do you print with PLA? Some people say it is not very good to print PLA in an enclosure, because it prevents the plastic from properly cooling each layer , due to higher temperatures inside the enclosure. And this affects print quality. Did you have problems like this?
I print mostly with PLA, I haven’t noticed any issues with layer adhesion or print quality . I would think the cooling fan would be sufficient to cool each layer. But if I’m printing a big model, I’ll crack open the top doors to encourage a bit of air circulation.
@@MorleyKert Awesome! Thanks for the replies!!
Only finding this now. Really love the idea of the drawer slides to get the printer out, super clever, and never thought of it all these years of printing with an enclosure. My only question is do you find the printer stays put on them while printing? Do they move around as the printer moves and create extra rattle?
3:00 Been there. Cotton swabs and tweezers to pull out any loose fuzz. Don't paper towel! Better to use an old T-shirt or sock.
Awesome! But may I suggest you add a separate filament holder rack inside the enclosure itself?
Thanks! I may add one eventually :)
Gets a 3d printer, prints stuff in 2d and glues it togeather to make it 3d xD whyy?
Haha what can I say, it’s how my brain works!
Great if you want to avoid having to use support material.
Thats good. It would be nice to do a enclosure for pc towers. To isolate sound and have some inner extra ventilation i dont know. It would be a really nice project because a lot of pc build owners have the problem with sound. I guess 3 printers have it to. Does this enclosure isolates sound too? thank you
Pretty good. I have made myself too, out of IKEA Lack tables. In hind sight it would have been better to use real wood but nah It´s done now and It´s fine^^
How have the drawer slides worked under your 3d printer? I though this was an interesting solution for accessibility but would think this would negatively effect print quality and inevitably cause reduced print speeds... a stable/solid print surface is really important for 3d printers since vibration will cause less smooth print surfaces.
hey! are the banana knobs available for printing? i love them :)
absolutely magic. how is the cabinet holding up?
Thank you, It’s holding up great! Currently in the corner of my new workshop
Cat-proof enclosure :D love it! BTW don't You have a problem with fur in fans etc when it's standing on the floor?
Thank you! No problems with fur in the fans so far, but I'll keep an eye out! Since it's fully enclosed, I feel like it should stay relatively clean in there.
I just have to ask, is your cat a Bombay? I have a black shelter cat, and I am pretty sure she is Bombay. Such wonderful, albeit super curious and playful, cats!
Hi Morley - just wondering if you can give an update on how your enclosure is to live with? How do you find the noise and resonance from it? Does it get too hot inside?
I’m actually planning on building a new one this year! I’ve outgrown having the printer on the ground, the storage up top is pretty messy, and it does get too hot inside for some filaments. Noise reduction is good!
glueing up the wood parts after painting will not give the strong bond as when its just raw wood without paint inspecial olie type of paints and stains wil prevent it getting a strong bond
Instead of 2x4s, consider ripping them to 1 1/2”x1 1/2”. If fastened properly it will be strong and solid and more slimline and aesthetically pleasing. Nice job otherwise 👍🏼
with the cat thing same for me i have a cat and dont want its nose to be stuck to the hot end that would mean i would have to buy a new hotend. also do you know if this will work for the ender 3 pro???
Honestly didn't realise they were Banana's until you said it lol.
🤣🤣
I want to make for my Creality Ender 3 V2.
Can you please share the dimensions of each part or CAD model for that.
It will be very helpful for me as it will save my time.
You can view/download my 3D model of this enclosure here! a360.co/39zFGzk
@@MorleyKert thank you 👍
Nice and clean project. but cat is the star of the video, sorry :D
Thank you! I totally agree that Penny is the true star 😄
Is it ok to print with the door shut? Does it overheat and need vents or anything? Thinking about building one myself and I wanted to know if I need to modify or keep the doors open while printing
Also how is the sound reduction from the enclosure
My apartment is air conditioned and I usually print with the door shut. Periodically I'll check the temperature and if it seems too warm, I'll open the upper doors to let the hot air rise out the top and hopefully draw cool air in from the bottom (but I find myself doing this less and less as I use the printer more, and continue to get good results). I'm getting great print quality with this set up, so I don't think it's too hot inside. There are small gaps around the acrylic doors which provide a bit of venting. In response to your second question, it definitely reduces the sound as well!
Do you have any plans to ventilate or heat the enclosure so you can print abs/asa?
Yes! Probably ventilation and a dehumidifier more so than a heater, as the printer heat keeps the enclosure pretty warm. But a full on thermostat heater would be pretty cool!
Is the base solid enough to handle the wobble of the printer?
Yep!
Does wood glue works on dyed and sealed wood ?
No
from where u got the cad model of the printer?
I can't remember exactly, but if you google "Prusa i3 MK3S 3D model download", there are a few good results like this one: www.prusaprinters.org/prints/55100-prusa-i3-mk3-model-for-prusaslicer/files
My Fusion 360 model, including the model of the printer, is also linked in the video description!
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Don't use wood glue on a finished/closed surface. It will have no hold, and might even mess up your finish! Otherwise, nice work :-)
What cad did you use ?
Fusion 360
Супер !!!
Really cool but overcomplicated
Why not print pocket hole plugs with black PLA? ; )
That’s a cool idea, I never thought of that!
@@MorleyKert On thingiverse there is even a template for plugs. Maybe you can adapt it or make your own.
Knee and back pain incoming