Another Lack Enclosure

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Inspiration for my DIY enclosure came from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2226678, the printed legs and corner caps are as the original design with some updates to fit 3mm material. What I Used: • Two Ikea Lack tables • A 500x500 mm plexiglass panel for the front • A sheet of MDF measuring 1829x3x607 mm (used to cut the other three sides) • Four printed feet, as uploaded in an STL file • Four printed tops, as uploaded in an STL file • One printed filament guide, as uploaded in an STL file • An acrylic 250mm 5-sided cube from http://www.plasticsforyou.co.uk/250mm_5_Side_Cube_Box_display_stand_clear_acrylic_p/5sc250mm.htm • Two computer fans measuring 120mm • Two printed fan locking rings, as uploaded in an STL file • Two printed fan caps, as uploaded in an STL file • One printed fan duct cap that accepts 100mm ducting, as uploaded in an STL file • A length of 100mm air ducting (length depends on your requirements) • LED lights (optional) Assembly: First, build one Ikea Lack table and attach the four printed feet to each leg. Then, add the four printed tops to each corner of the table top. Use the table top from the second table as a base and sit the printed feet over each corner of the base. Next, cut the MDF and plexiglass to size and install weather stripping (if required) to close any gaps between the table and side panels. I then cut two circles in one of the sides and installed the 120mm fans (one intake at the bottom and one exhaust at the top). I placed the intake near the electronics to keep them cool, but this doesn't affect the temperature inside much. I re-wired the computer fans to run off a standard USB plug adapter. Although they're 12v, I'm running on a 9v adapter, which makes them almost silent (slightly slower) and moves enough air for my needs. Then, cut the Lack table top using a craft knife and install the filament guide to run filament through the table top. I used the 250mm acrylic cube as a filament enclosure that simply sits on top of the enclosure and holds two spools. I attached weather stripping to the bottom of the cube to create an air seal with the Lack table top. Lastly, installed some LED lighting under the table as the enclosure was getting dark with three solid sides. You could use plexiglass for all sides, but in my case, three of the sides aren't visible, so I opted for cheaper MDF sides. Currently a work in progress almost complete, just waiting on the arrival of the plexiglass (using a towel to close front off), MDF sides will be sprayed satin black. I will update this when complete. **** UPDATE **** After using the enclosure for some time, instead of painting the MDF sides as originally planned, I installed soundproofing foam. This is to dampen vibration noise and also help with enclosure temperatures. Foam from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0045Z94EY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1