![]() I printed fan covers and fan ducts with 90-degree deflectors to prevent air from being directly blown over in-progress prints. I cut two 3 1/2 inch diameter holes in the MDF and mounted two Noctua 92mm fans inside (the bottom fan pulls cool air in and the top fan pushes hot air out). I also decided to install fans to regulate the temperature. I mounted them inside and made sure to do a really good job with cable management to prevent any wires from getting tangled in the printer. This combination reduced noise even more than the enclosure itself! Lights and Fansįor lighting, I decided to use some extra LED strips I had from another project. ![]() Luckily, they were a perfect fit, so I put one of those on top of a 1-inch thick rubber paver underneath my printer. ![]() I learned from YoutTube that putting your printer on something heavy and rigid would significantly reduce noise, so I scrounged up some old 2-inch thick patio pavers from a backyard project. I was able to make the whole thing out of a single 4x8 sheet of MDF that cost me about $30. I attached everything else with wood glue and 16 gauge finishing nails. I thought it would be smart to make the front door panel completely removable (so I could get the entire printer out for servicing and repairs) so I attached it with screws. The enclosure build itself was quite simple, just a big box made of 3/4-inch MDF (roughly 22in x 22in x 24in interior dimensions) with a door for easy access. Additionally, I wanted to be able to print ABS and other filaments that require an enclosed, high-temperature environment.īy the way, I’ve put a list of both the purchased components and 3D printed parts that I used for my setup at the bottom of this post. My primary concern was noise reduction, but I also wanted to keep dust and other particles out. The more I printed, the more I realized how nice it would be to have an enclosure for my printer. I’ve printed raspberry pi cases, kids’ toys, ceiling hooks, custom parts, electronics enclosures, curtain rod holders, phone mounts, bike parts, printer upgrades and I feel I’m just scratching the surface of what I can do with it. Building a 3D Printer Enclosure June 01, 2021Įarlier this year, I purchased a 3D printer and it’s been a blast! I had no idea how easy it would be to create high-quality prints with such little effort.
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