This was a very quick “napkin” sketch I created on a whimsical chance trying to think of a project for my class. I wanted to make an enclosure to improve my quality of print.
After more evaluation I started considering a more reasonable application of the enclosure. This was another napkin sketch but with more details and to do’s.
This is the finalized model of the enclosure. I was able to upgrade my original “Electronics Shelf” design to cool the electrical components of my printer while having the printing area at a more controlled “room” temperature
I programmed in LED strips, CNC cut all of the pieces, 3D printed some low-profile spool holders, and made the base frame for the cabinet.
Next, I assembled all of the pieces to the frame and started to try and level the drawer for maintaining the printer
Leveling the drawer proved to be much tougher than I thought, but I persevered and became ready for the next step of routing electronics and routing power to the embedded system.
I added a power strip and a cable management through hole into the side of the cabinet, and this was the first LED test of the final product!
As of 6/24/2023, this is as far as I have gotten on the printer enclosure. Due to starting college, I have not had time to get back into this amazing project. However, I did complete the acoustic panels, extended the wires for the HMI, and programmed the code and circuit for the three temperature and humidity sensors so all I have to do is mount everything together.
