Generic printer case brackets

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And a thermal case for printer under construction is taking shape. The remaining tasks are installing the braces and door hinges, which are crucial components. Using an Arduino-controlled reptile lamp and a 220v 4inch fan to regulate case heat at 65% of bed heat with an increase of 1.6% per mm in height is a clever approach. To monitor bed heat accurately, a thermistor will be fed directly from the printer board. While under the hood, the opportunity to power the bed externally instead of relying on the limited mainboard, which struggles to reach over 105c, will be taken. By using a 24v external source, it's possible to quickly pump the temperature up to 120c without risking damage to the inbedded mosfet. When the door hinges are complete, they will be added. All files are designed to print at 0.4mm layer height with 30% infill and a suggested wall thickness of 1.2mm. To assemble the case, start by gluing the eight outer braces first. Let the acrylic glue cure properly before proceeding. Then use a drill and 3mmx18mm bolt and nut or self-tapping screw to assemble the inner support, using the holes in the models as guides. Once the outer struts are glued on, more information will be provided about the rest of the build process. For an A8 Anet printer, 550mmx550mmx3mm transparent acrylic is being used.