Ender 3 Plexiglass and T-Slot Profiles Enclosure

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Just wrapped up the project, so sharing it in case anyone is interested. Currently, I've only relocated the PSU, but my plan is to move all electronics outside the enclosure soon. The main goal is noise reduction since the printer resides in my home office (I don't do much ABS printing and rarely PETG). The noise has significantly decreased now, but the problem is my laptop fans LOL. The temperature doesn't exceed 30C after 5 hours with a 220C nozzle and 60C bed, thanks to an air conditioner and the permanently disabled heater behind the enclosure. I have no drawings or specs, but building one shouldn't be too hard without them. I didn't really cut or adjust anything except plexiglass and drilling some holes. This solution isn't extremely budget-friendly since I recycled expensive materials (i.e., plexiglass and aluminum profiles), but I hope someone finds it useful. Here's the list of materials and vendor links in Spain; you'll need to find the ones for your country, of course. * t-slot profiles 8 x 2020x550mm (top and bottom): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965917912.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d6PRsD5 4 x 2020x600mm (walls): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965917912.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d6PRsD5 1 x 4020x600 (spool horizontal holder at the top): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965917912.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d6PRsD5 1 x 2020x400 (rear support): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965917912.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d6PRsD5 * T-slot nuts and screws for assembling the frame * Corner wedges for plexiglass x 18 (Glass Wedge.stl attached) * Front door hinges x 2 (Hinge_1stl and Hinge_2stl attached) remix from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3172929 * Front door lock x 1 (Door Lock.stl) remix from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4100216 * Filament protection cuff x 1 (Cuff15x4mm.stl) remix from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4034414 * Cables 1 x USB type A to Type B - 10m: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B008I2RYTW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 x Power cable Schuko extension - 5m: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07YX9G8XK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * PSU wire extension (you will need to solder) 1 x XT60H plug (male and female): https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07BWJWSBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 x 16AWD silicone wires: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B074QQ2272/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1