Ender 5 - Additional electronics plate

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<p>A buck-converter mounting plate that screws to the PSU of the Ender 5, and catches behind the power-switch for stability.</p> <p>I designed it to mount 2 of the LM2596 modules with voltage display (see image below), but it can easily be adapted for other products, like a Raspberry Pi.<br/> Unfortunately, I measured a buck converter I had prepared but the ones I ordered (months later) seem to be slightly different in size...</p> <p>Hardware requirements; some nuts and screws, nothing special. You could use a tap for and screw in m4 bolts, but for something electrical, I prefer to use a nut to make sure the screws stay fixed :)</p> <p>The bolts that fix the plate to the PSU should be M4x8, no longer. The plate is 3mm thick at that point on purpose; the PSU has 5mm thread (as described in the spec sheet), so M4x8 will be safe. There MIGHT be more room inside, but I have not opened my PSU to check. Leave a comment if you know more than I do ;)</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Creality</p> <p><p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>Ender 5</p></div><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Yes</p></div><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.1</p> <p><p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>40%</p></div><br/> <strong>Filament:</strong><br/> Extruder GreenTEC (PLA-ish) Black <br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong> </p><div><p>I used supports for the nut positions, you could print without and cleanup a bit after, but it will be messy.</p> Note: I printed mine with too few top layer for the layer height, need to check my slicer settings.</div></p> <h3> LM2596 module</h3> <p>The sis the module on the right, does not fit very well, only 2 screws hold it in place</p> <h3> LM2596 Module</h3> <p>This is the module on the left, on which the measurements are based.<br/> Outside measurements are noted in the image.</p> <h3> Make</h3> <p>Materials used, forgot the m3x5 screws when taking the picture</p> <p>Left one mounted, fits perfectly</p> <p>What is this ?! This module is shorter and wider ?!</p> <p>Dang it! Ah well, 2 screws are better than none ;P</p> <p>And done :)</p> <p>Ready to power a 12v silent fan and a Raspberry Pi.</p> <p><strong>My Ender-5 build so far</strong></p> <p><a href="/make:890134">https://www.thingiverse.com/make:890134</a></p> </p></p></p> Category: 3D Printer Parts