Double Stack IKEA LACK Enclosure V1 (works w/ MMU2s)

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<p>This thing is mostly just instructions. It does have one original printable part. The rest of the parts are just URLs (links) to other peoples work.</p> <p>There are many LACK enclosure designs out there. Some of them provide enough room for the MMU2s but most do not. This one provides enough room for the printer, the MMU2s and 5 filament spools.</p> <p>This thing is based off of V1 Prusa Enclosure design. <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2864118">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2864118</a></p> <p>UPDATE: I will not be updating instructions on this thing much anymore. Instead I am building another Double Stack enclosure using parts from the Prusa Enclosure V2. This new thing will have better instructions and details. New version located here. <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/22008-double-stack-ikea-lack-enclosure-v2-works-w-mmu2s">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/22008-double-stack-ikea-lack-enclosure-v2-works-w-mmu2s</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: 3D Printing It works really well!!!</h3> <p><strong>Saves time, space and helps dry filament</strong></p> <p>Saves Space: The universal auto spool rewinder saves a TON of space because I don't need the MMU Filament buffer. No need to run PTFE tubes all over a table or desk like spaghetti either.</p> <p>Saves time: The filament buffer is so slow to load and setup. These auto rewinders are a lot faster to load up and feed filament into the MMU.</p> <p>Heat is contained: Since the enclosure keeps most of the heat in that heat is used to dry out the spools inside the enclosure. So if you are printing with one or two filaments you can simply hang up a few more and let them bask in the heat for a while.</p> <p><strong>Updates to this thing:</strong><br/> 4/30/2020. Change the <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/30862-filament-management-system">Filament Management System</a> again.</p> <h3> Required Materials</h3> <p><strong>Materials to purchase</strong></p> <p>(25 - 35) coarse thread screws. I Recommend Hex Head screws for the enclosure and drywall screws for the hanging spool holders.<br/> 2x or more Ikea LACK tables. (I used 4 for extra storage)<br/> 2x 3M screws 15 mm long<br/> 2x 3M nuts (to replace the PSU with a printed brace)<br/> 3x Plexi-glass (or Acrylic) walls 86.04 cm X 44.13 cm X 3mm: (33 7/8" X 17 3/8" X 1/8")<br/> 2x Plexi-glass (or Acrylic) doors 86.04 cm X 22.06 cm X 3mm: (33 7/8" X 8 11/16" X 1/8")<br/> [Yes 3mm or 1/8" thick will work]</p> <p>A drill to start some screw guide holes.<br/> super glue (to secure plexi into the hinges.)</p> <p><strong>Parts to Print 1: For the enclosure</strong></p> <p>Print two full sets of CameronMeek's "Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE Top Corners for Original Hardware" <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2948686">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2948686</a><br/> Please note that you need two sets of the group print. You do not need any of the single pieces he has listed. (You will only need one set of his hinges.)</p> <p>You will need one full set of the bottom pieces from cisardom, "Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE -Ikea Lack table - Prusa Research". <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2864118">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2864118</a> Please note you only need to print the group stl file called bottom pieces.</p> <p>Also I strongly suggest you print this elbow for the heat bed wires. There are many like it on thingiverse but I think this is the best design. <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3182594">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3182594</a><br/> Note: Prusa has a new 60 Degree angle adapter that may or may not be better.</p> <p>Finally print 4 copies of the Double hing piece that I have created and listed here with these instructions.</p> <h3> Build Instructions</h3> <p><strong>Get the printer ready</strong></p> <p>Prusa no longer recommends detaching the PSU but here are the links if you want.</p> <p>Install the PSU brace and the head bed cable elbow using the instructions on their pages.<br/> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3182594">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3182594</a><br/> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3010153">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3010153</a></p> <p>Then use the double ended screws and one of the Top corner sets to attach the first set of legs to the bottom of a table top. Don't forget to attach the TOP hinges as well. They are the smaller version. Use one or two flat screws to help hold the corner part to the leg.</p> <p><strong>Attach the second set of legs</strong></p> <p>Drill some small screw guide holes into the bottoms of the legs that you just attached. Now use the second set of top corner pieces. First you will attach them to the second set of table legs. Then you will gently screw them into the bottom of the first legs. add two of my double hinges to each side Be VERY VERY VERY careful with the hing pin. You can very easily tighten the two legs together too much and break the hing pin off with a twist motion.</p> <p>Lock that corner piece into place with another flat screw.</p> <p><strong>Middle Leg connector with "Double Hing"</strong></p> <p><strong>Real Middle leg connector. With tabs cut out to hold plexi-glass</strong></p> <p><strong>Attach the bottom corners to the legs</strong></p> <p>Now use the set of corner bottoms on the bottom of the legs. Use screws to put them into place. Make sure you add the bottom hings.</p> <p>Screw the cone shapes into the four corners of the next table top.</p> <p><strong>New Improved Filament Management System</strong><br/> I don't have pictures updated yet but here is my new reccomended Filament spool management system.<br/> <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/30862-filament-management-system">Filament Management System</a></p> <p><strong>Add Plexi Glass</strong></p> <p>You will need to cut out the tabs in the middle leg connectors. I used a razor blade. A dremel would work. (If someone wants to use Mesh mixer to remove the top of the tabs I will gladly link to your work.) After those tabs are removed you can fit the plexi glass into place for the 3 walls. Do not attach the plexi for the doors yet.</p> <p>Now you can place the top table onto your bottom table. Go ahead and feed the power cable through the rear feet of the table at this time.</p> <p>Now that the table is in place you can add the doors. I used super glue in the hinges to make sure the doors don't fall out.</p> <p><strong>These instructions are not 100% complete</strong><br/> Ask questions in the comments and I will answer them.</p> <p>.</p>