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The Idea for this project is to create an enclosure for the 3d printers so that it would be better suited for ABS printing. This is because it will create a better airflow inside, and there will be less influence of outside air on the printer. I will make everything but the front out of wood, and the front will be made out of acrylic. I will need hinges to keep it foldable and it will take less space. The bottom will have holes in it so the tabs on the sides can have a friction fit. It will have a door on the front if something needs to be adjusted in between prints. The top is removable so that the filament can be changed. There is space in the back for the wires, and there is a hole in the front for the computer cable. There will be vents on the side, so that the air is not completely trapped in side. Also, since the extruder only moves on the x axis, the top will have a thin rectangular hole for the filament to go back and forth.
10/12/17
Today during fablab, I made the frame for the cardstock prototype. I didn't have enough time to attach the tabs on the prototype. I also didn't have enough time to make the top or bottom. Mr. DiGiorgio told me that he wasn't sure if he wanted a door, so I will have to check on that tomorrow. He also said not to make the back hole so big and to check out his current enclosure to see what I can improve on.
Image of Current Model:
10/13/17
Today during class, I started the bottom. I also finished to tabs and the lid. I decided to add tabs on the side so that the walls would be stable add wouldn't move during prints. I changed the top to being attacked by hinges, but I am not sure I want to keep it this way. I also asked Mr. DiGiorgio about the door and he said to think of different ways of incorporating the door.
Bottom: Lid: Tabs:
10/17/17
Today during fablab, I was successfully able to create tabs on the bottom. I had to tape down the tabs for now because I could not get an exact friction fit because of having to cut using an exacto knife, but it should be fine when I laser cut it. I also changed the top from hinges back to a friction fit with tabs on the underneath of the top. If I were to have used hinges, you would have to unload and load the filament every time. I also added the slot for the filament to go back and forth during prints. On the spool side, I created a hole for the filament to pass through the side.
Updates:
10/19/17
Today during fablab, I am approved to start designing! Mr. DiGorgio told me that he didn't want a bottom so, I will no longer have one.
10/20/17
Today I came in during a free block to get the measurements for my enclosure. I continued designing in inkscape.
10/23/17
Today during class, I have finished some of the designs for the enclosure. I completed everything but the top which I hope to complete by next class. I the enclosure measures 15.5 by 22 by 18 inches. The side with the spool took up most of the class as it took a while for me to get the precise measurements. I am now
*Make Slots, holes, filament pass wider and bigger.
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