Tinker-Friendly LACK Enclosure
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_Edit: Added comments from IWannaMakeStuff_
_Edit: Added additional pics of wiring and more info on hinges_
_Edit: Added link to new RPi fan_
_Edit: Added link to new RPi buck converter_
_Edit: Added link to drill jig for leg extensions_
_Edit: Added link to Jure's filter stack_
_Edit: Added taller upper leg for a total height of 95.3mm_
_Edit: Added taller upper leg for a total height of 100.3mm_
*Design Philosophy*
Let's face it: If you bought a 3D printer, you like to tinker. You can't help yourself and are constantly making improvements (and "improvements") to all kinds of things. That means an enclosure for the printer will be upgraded constantly. Therefore, I wanted a design that enables that. Primary design goals were
* Sleek exterior. Basically a smooth cube all the way around.
* Clean looking interior
* Simple, fast, and full access to the printer within.
* Easy to "mod" down the road
* Spend money sensibly
*Design Ideas*
* Entire top needs to be removable
* Mount all electronics (basically) out of sight on the inside top
* Inset, flush walls and door
* Reconfigurable wiring
* External 12V power supply to avoid dealing with mains voltages
So I started with two Ikea Lack tables ($16 total) like many others and went from there. I tried to keep the rest of the costs down but didn't want to cut corners in terms of features or looks.
*Leg Extensions*
The Lack tables are not tall enough to fit a printer comfortably, so extensions are…
