Installation and Usage

Enclosure Installed

Once installed, the enclosure rests on the desk surrounding the work area of the 3d Printer but not the eletronics. Cutouts for screws and other features on the surface of the 3d Printer allows for a relatively snug fit.

Installing Back Enclosure

Back Enclosure without Handle Covers

Remove the handle covers from the Back Enclosure. This will give you reasonable handholds as you maneuver it into position.

Filament Guide Removes

Remove the tippy filament guide from the back bracket of the 3d printer.

Back Enclosure Near 3d Printer

Move the Back Enclosure near the 3d Printer. It should be close to its final position.

Filament Bracket through Cutout

The back bracket for the filament guide should go through its cutout. You may need to adjust its position up and down and fold in and back out in order to get it to fit. It should be near the bottom of the cutout.

Filament Bracket Ready

Attach the Back Spool Cover using (2) M3 x 14mm Screws and (2) M3 Nuts. Use the top pair of holes (the bottom pair is used when you want to completely seal this cutout if yo uaren't using it). The space is tight so this may be somewhat tricky. Afterwards, replace the tippy filament guide.

Back Enclosure Installed

Re-attach the Handle Covers. The Back Enclosure is now installed.

Installing Front Enclosure

Front Enclosure without Handle Covers

Remove the Handle Covers from the Front Enclosure to allow easy grab points during installation.

Spool Removed from 3d Printer

Remove your filament spool from the spool holder.

Front Enclosure near 3d Printer

Move the Front Enclosure near the 3d Printer.

Spool Holder in Cutout

The Spool Holder should go through the cutout in the enclosure and be near the bottom. You may need to loosen and adjust its position or fold it in and out.

Front Enclosure Attached

The cutouts for screws and other projects should all line up on the top. Re-attach Handle Covers.

Enclosure Complete

Replace the filament spool on the holder. The enclosure is now complete.

Usage

Before running your 3d printer, verify that the build plate can move along its entire travel and hit both limit switches.

Since the controls and electronics are outside the enclosure, there is no difference when actually using the 3d printer. When the print is running, the enclosure will heat up due to the nozzle and bed heaters. When the print is complete, it will cool.