Creality Ender 3+ (Full base enclosure for Ender 3)

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**ONGOING PROJECT** **UPDATE JULY 1,2018** I've finally managed to get the left-hand frame and "flippy screen" working properly. I'm now looking forward to completing the back two pieces this week. Before posting them, I need to make a few minor adjustments to one corner of the new piece. **ORIGINAL POST** While designing several modifications for my Ender 3, I decided to go all out and create what I call the Ender 3+. The power supply will move to the bottom, where it fits snugly, but I'm also modeling it to accommodate the thinner Meanwell supply. The screen gets relocated to the left and mounted on a tilting frame that lays flat when printing, allowing for easier access. The control board is moved to the back left, reducing cable clutter. The bed frame will be nearly fully enclosed, and I'm considering designing form covers for the x-axis plates. My goal is to improve functionality while keeping the printer's footprint in mind and making it look more polished. I have a busy week ahead at work, but I'm aiming to design and test print all parts within a week or so. I've included the shelf and drawer files, as they've been printed and tested on one of my Ender 3s. The second printer just arrived, and once assembled, I'll test it to see how closely the build tolerances match Creality's. Other mods that have already been posted to Thingiverse or added to my own printer can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/mrfochs/collections/creality-ender-3-modifications Note that the top shelf is designed to print vertically with its front on the print bed, requiring no supports and fitting within the Ender 3 build volume. The bottom drawer can be printed with its bottom on the print bed using minimal supports (overhangs for the small rails that slide into the extrusion). Make sure your y-axis stop is adjusted to home on the bed. If your printer homes with the nozzle off the bed, the drawer will barely fit within the build volume (see picture for reference).