{"id":680,"date":"2019-12-20T19:27:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T19:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/haphazard.tech\/?p=680"},"modified":"2019-12-20T19:27:02","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T19:27:02","slug":"ender-3-enclosure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haphazard.tech\/?p=680","title":{"rendered":"Ender 3 Enclosure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I built an IKEA LACK Enclosure for my Creality Ender 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was my compromise instead of buying another 3D printer to collect dust in my craft corner while I neglected to even learn the basics. You got me… I wasn’t really going to buy another printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also switched to using PETG Filament which is easy to work with at lower temperatures and less problematic than ABS. 3D printing works more reliably without a lot of temperature fluctuations, in general. I spent a lot of time researching so I could calibrate my prints. After fixing a problem with underextrusion, my prints have been coming out worlds better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I built my enclosure from three IKEA LACK tables in black and a set of CAPITA legs. These bad boys set me back around $46 with tax. There were only 138 left in stock so of course I got there before they ran out! I did seriously consider the $10 delivery fee, but I would’ve missed out on the joy losing my car in the parking ramp and driving in sleet and ice.

LACK Table – https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/p\/lack-side-table-black-20011408\/<\/a>
CAPITA – https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/p\/capita-leg-stainless-steel-60263574\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sandwiched the first 2 tables together with 7 out of the 8 legs, leaving the front open for storage. The last leg, I cut into 4 equal pieces to extend the next tier. My printer needed about 17″ for clearance and I wanted a little room overhead. I ended up with just a little under 20″ of height for the printer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OK. I got a little lazy with this build log from here on out! Take a look through the images for build notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This double screw holds the legs onto the table. There is *just* enough wood there to be stable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The tables are mostly layered cardboard with more paper and a little bit of particle board for support. I wouldn’t stand on it to change a light bulb but it works pretty well for a printer stand. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I attached cleats for the leg extensions. Yup, it’s a piece of leftover wood from my cat tower project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Round 1: Fight! This worked kinda OK a removable top but I wanted something more structurally sound. Also the quality of this (we’ll just call it wood) isn’t that spectacular so it react well to be taken apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I opted for more cleats. It gave me something more substantial to attach the legs and corner supports to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I added lights. It’s a set of Patriot Lighting RGBW 12V lights I bought from Menards with no real purpose in mind. They are craptacular. Don’t buy them. Seriously. They soldered a whole bunch of small sections together. I spent more time desoldering than I care to admit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The lights aglow with a purple haze.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Added 4 plexiglass panels including a door with 3D printed hinges\/handle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Double magnets for the sides and back panels. The tops have M3 nut knobs for easier panel removal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I discovered I had one of the early Ender 3 models with bad XT60 connectors. The negative terminal was melted and fused together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another shot of the XT60 Connector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I found telltale signs that my extruder was underextruding. Tested and found it was short by 3mm with my PETG filament. I had similar problems with my PLA filament as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Top-feeding filament spool. Still need to build a dry box around it. That’s my Octoprint server next to it. Raspberry Pi 3B+ with Octopi Stretch image.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Printed Filament Spool base stand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Remote for my 12V Cabinet lighting system fitted with leftover badge magnets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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