EnXLosure from Voxel3d

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Finally getting around to enclosing my XL and this looks like the way to go for me.

Anyone here build one of these? This is exactly the design we were thinking about way back. I know Kurt G went with Prusa’s. Looks like a fun build. In prep for it I’m also going for one of those heated insert tools rather than doing it my old way with the threaded insert on a bolt and heated up with a torch.The orders are on the way.

[david merten]

What's the way to go???

        David

  

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Finally getting around to enclosing my XL and this looks like the way to go for me.

Anyone here build one of these? This is exactly the design we were thinking about way back. I know Kurt G went with Prusa’s. Looks like a fun build. In prep for it I’m also going for one of those heated insert tools rather than doing it my old way with the threaded insert on a bolt and heated up with a torch.The orders are on the way.

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[Bryan Eckert]

Okay, story time. 

I was looking to convert the AMS for my X1C into the Python, which essentially uses bigger gears and directly drives the spools with an insert rather than as the AMS does with tiny rollers.

I started printing it, and decided to order the plexiglass kit from Voxel. 

Man… what a nightmare. 

First, I received printed PETG parts for the Python, instead of the plexiglass. Plus they didn’t send the rolls of PETG I had ordered to finish printing. 

Support was nice enough and apologized for the mixup. I got a shipment notification. A few days later a big box arrived. It had one roll of PETG (I was supposed to get two), and another set of printed parts, and no plexiglass or hardware kit (all the screws, etc to assemble). 

Support asked if I’d like to keep the printed parts, and offered them to me for pennies on the dollar. I told them to stuff it, they sent me the wrong stuff and I don’t have to pay for it. Just send me the hardware kit and plexiglass and don’t forget my roll of PETG. Well - PETG wasn’t in stock, fine send me some PLA

It had now been over a month since I had received the initial wrong shipment, which itself was two weeks late.

Another box arrived, it had filters and some power plugs. Unbelievable.

I did a charge back, and by this time was completely uninterested in finishing the python.

The panels arrived a few weeks later 😂

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[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

Bryan - it NOBODY Reading the Diatribe from my Doppelgänger and HIS HORRIBLE Experience with Voxel???

Funny thing is - I ordered the Filters from them - they shipped out FAST - all was GREAT! So - it's SO SAD to see your Experience as well as that of my  my Doppelgänger   - it's SAD indeed...

Somebody needs to get a HUMANOID on the Phone at Voxel - and tell them to SHAPE Up or SHIP OUT!!!!

Sounds like they are eventually going to CRASH and BURN as a Biz!

-K

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My purchase of hardware and panels I made is not with Voxel3d. The design on Printables is. The order is from a company via AliExpress with a separate supplier.

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I think this is a different company. The guy that designed the enxlosure does not sell filament, nor Bambu mods.

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This is what I’m referring to…

https://www.printables.com/model/610843-prusa-xl-enxlosure

[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

I don't get it?!?!? 

Why Mention Voxel - if you didn't buy from them??

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The guy that designed it named his company Voxel3d…

Go there… Voxel3d.nl

The company that Kurt G wrote about is Voxelpla.com.

[Alan B]

I printed one of the Voxel3D filters from Printables. It was a big waste of filament. Tolerances didn't fit the fans or the magnets or the filters. The design used a lot more filament than necessary, and ultimately was not usable. 

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[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

Well - that certainly clears up my confusion. Also reminds me of when you were working with some software - talking about it in the podcasts - and it was using Voxels. I'm sure you know what I am talking about Andy...

[Bryan Eckert]

Kurt this was before your whole ordeal. 

But yes, I order filters and they ship fast and accurately. Never had an issue with those.

The Python is a specialty item, which they probably don’t have in their system clearly. I hope Andy doesn’t run into the same issues.

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[Bryan Eckert]

My bad, this is an enclosure model on Thingiverse, Voxel3D is the modeler.  It’s not a kit sold on Voxel. Although wouldn’t surprise me if they offered something like it soon.

[Kurt A 3d]

Bryan 

"Kurt The 3D Printer GUY" - aka "Kurt 1" is not the dude with the ordeal.   It was I "Kurt A" aka "the other kurt" aka "kurt 2 (though I prefer Kurt A)"  

Kurt-A

PS: 

[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

Bryan - Cough it up! Gives us Details on this Voxel3D Modeler!!!

[Bryan Eckert]

Modeler as in, the guy or gal that modeled it.

Here’s the enclosure (it’s actually on Printables not Thingiverse):

https://www.printables.com/model/610843-prusa-xl-enxlosure

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[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

Ouch - My Bad - Humanoid NOT SW. Got it. 

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A “voxel” is a virtual 3d particle used in sculpting apps such as 3d Coat.

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The panels and hardware just arrived. I’ll take a look a bit later.

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So… one can buy the panels which are all laser cut and predrilled via AliExpress. They sell with all the needed hardware for $151-$131 depending on the day you look. Free shipping. Note the cost for Prusa’s enclosure is around $800 with shipping.

The frame parts for the enXLosure are 3d printed and the files are available on Printables.

The frame parts are designed with holes for melt-in inserts to match the holes.

What could go wrong?!

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Done.

[Jody Harris]

It looks good. What are your thoughts on it?

-j

Think carefully

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[Kurt A 3d]

Make sure your XL has all the upgrades that are mentioned in the Prusa XL enclosure instructions https://help.prusa3d.com/manual/original-prusa-xl-enclosure_2132 .   When I instaled my XL enclosure I had to make changes to the print-tools.   There were parts that Prusa origionaly made in PETG that had to be replaced with a different material.   https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pc-blend-carbon-fiber-black-800g-nfc/

In addition I also disguise the wireing harness upgrade as well. https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/how-to-replace-the-main-cable-connector-cover-xl_831370

In general be aware that the electronics and parts  that are now inside your encloure may not react well to too much heat.  

Kurt-A

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Thx Kurt3d, good advice. 

The enclosure does the job of retaining heat extremely well. Even before I put on the side panels and doors it became a heat chamber.

As such, I now have to go to my material presets and lower the bed temps. I also expect to leave the doors open most of the time.. I rarely print material that needs a real heat soak, but during the winter months printing in my garage can get tricky without an enclosure.

The downside…. Now the panels are in the way of direct access. An enclosure makes it way more work to do maintenance and fixes. For example on my Raise3d machine the clips in the back if the bed are bent upwards from years of use and need to be replaced. To get to them I have to disassemble the back of the enclosure.

However, The enxlosure top comes off real easy, just lift it off. With slide out bolts I can also remove the doors in seconds. Access was one reason I didn’t go with Prusa’s rather expensive enclosure.

It was a pretty significant build filled with assembly puzzles and issues that I get to tell Whitney about when we startup recording again.

In a nutshell though… it’s not something for a newbie..

[Kurt The 3D Printer GUY!!]

Good Morning Mr. Doppelgänger !  

You make a Really Good point - the remark I highlighted in Red below. 

For the VisionMiner machines - all the main components are Outside the heated build chamber - including ALL the Axix movement motors. The only motor inside the chamber is the Extruder motors. 

And - even more so for the Essentium machines - the massive print heads - on the massive gantries - they were protected from the heat via Bellows- to keep the heat below the bellows - and the extruder head and all the electronic components were ABOVE the Bellows - and they had even worked HARDER to keep the area above the bellows COOL - including special Air Ducting that I had been printing. 

On the Flip side (and, yeah - some of you have heard this story before - but, I do NOT believe that my Doppelgänger has heard it before)...

Whilst working at SD3D in San Diego - back in 2019 - we were trying to print a REALLY Big Arse ABS part for a client. I kept having fails. So - my Boss - who is actually an Eng. - and he Also designed the build plates - for Easy Stick & Release - told me to put a garbage bag over this printer - that was printing the part. The printer was NOT an Enclosed unit. The print job was a LONG one - I think it was like a 56 hour print job. Well - 48 hours in - an Epic fail! Sure - part was printing Great - but, his Dumb idea to keep the heat in - it DESTROYED the printer! Like - I came in the next day - printer was still on - but, some electronic components must have Failed - and all motion had stopped!

So - yeah - Moral of the story - Be Very Careful about enclosing a printer...

-K