3D printable enclosure files for DiYc supporting members !

MartinMueller2003 said:
I would love to try a print of this.
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You will have full access to all files for this .
I'm currently at proofing clearances for hinges ,seals and locks/wells for press in fasteners .
There are 4 press in fittings the button mount , the 2 hinge pins and the hasp - lid mount .
To maximize real estate on the print bed for the box and lid ( each their own single print ) , this button and hasp need to be separate prints .

This box has turned out to be a bit more than I had originally thought .
Once i have 1 fully printed and verified success , I will upload the files .
It has to be a perfect flawless print as to not waste your resources or time .

Ps . I'm not and engineer or designer ........just a diy experimenter !! lol
 
I am hoping I can add a few custom bosses for mounting my 6 terminal barrier strips that I use for power feeds. And some of my boxes would love to be able to screw a RPI to the inside of the cover without penetrating the lid (not asking you to do this, just mentioning what I would like to do with this).
 
Both pieces are flat laid on the build plate so adding bosses is quite simple in a slicer as they are generally at 0 elevation . I haven't found a way in Cura to do elevated additions , yet.
Anything you want added to the box can be done .

The whole idea is to add what ever we need to suit .

As of now I'm focused on the basic box/lid and latching part .
Once these are proven and printed successfully , additions will be quite simple I think .




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A useful part for anyone interested . Simple print.

For 3D parts anchoring I created a lock and anchor method
just under size a pocket and place the lock/well .

This lock is for the button box mount .

Here is a anchor and lock/well for you to test .
it has plenty of holding power and it can be pulled out if needed .

lock and anchor .stl
 
This is the 2nd print of the button box . Print quality is exceptional for a smallish part that is quite detailed internally.
Had to make a few tweaks to accommodate the latch/button plate .

This print is a 4 hr print on the ender pro with super quality setting and a .4mm nozzle .

I only print 1 part at a time to avoid webbing .The latch-button plate is over 1 hr to print .

Once this is done and functioning ill release its files as this part will not change .

 
OK , good news and better news !!
Anchoring has been solved . the above button has been terminated for a better -easier to assemble model.

As you will see why in the following video , it was to small and awkward to get the spring into and only supported a single box mount .

This all new design solves all . its a little clunky/meaty in its design but kinda suits the lines of the box better . Definitely easier for assembly .

2 extra parts are required to print , a removable spring support/mount brace and 1 extra mounting plug . Not a big deal really .

video show the grief , pics show the joy .

cheers .
complete new.pngeasier to assemble.pngdual mounts.png
 
Button accomplished ! printing the box is next up .
Without having established a fully functional button , there was no way of configuring mount holes for it on the box .
This is now solved and I can move forward with adding mounts and printing the box ! yipee !

 
Where the plastic meets the road ! I will be uploading the button files this evening for those willing to help in printing and testing .
your printed button will be perfect for use and needed .

This is the button that will be for every box regardless of size . I will be including a mounting plate also .
i am just waiting on 2 print redo's the internal latch was increased in size to try and eliminate sloppy travel .
and a hasp alteration was required to test real world working .

As you know every thing works perfectly in 3D realm ...right ?
But not so much when brought to reality on the printer .

For best results , I did have to incorporate using support . on the ender pro using Cura
my setting were standard 2.0 10% infill raft and support / tree . Material PETG 0.4 nozzle heat settings 230 /60 .

stay tuned for the upload .
 
Complete button - hasp with updated button case .

Disregard above links .
Ez button

The next addition will be the lower box with hinges and slide in output bracket. you can add your own bosses in a slicer .
 
Well this is the largest print i've done on this ender printer and I'm very disappointed at the unusable space .
How misleading it is when you look at the bed size to the actual usable size .

The print quality is excellent though ,the textured glass bed really improves leveling.

 
While watching this print , it dawned on me that the latch could be embedded into the print .
i'm thinking slots in the seal and a simple slide in the lid would eliminate any face mount latch assemblies .

Also I could design locking hinge pins . as a press in pin that is 2 pieces in 1 and would prevent opening of the box when set .
 
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