Heated and Filtered Enclosure Project

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A heated and filtered printing enclosure is important when printing with ABS and some other materials to avoid warping of the part and breathing in harmful toxic compounds. Using a HEPA filter design from Thingiverse and an enclosure box from Creality, and some guides online, I designed some additional parts to create my own heated and filtered enclosure for my 3d Printer. My enclosure design is not perfect, and needs some improvement, but I'm sharing my parts list for anyone who may find it helpful and can build off of it further. These parts uploaded here I created or remixed for my 3d printers' heated enclosure. My enclosure consists of three parts: 1. Enclosure from Creality -- purchased off of Amazon 2. HEPA Filtration System -- downloaded from Thingiverse, with some parts purchased from Amazon and some printed parts I designed myself. 3. Heater Element -- Purchased from Amazon, with some parts I remixed from Thingiverse for mounting it inside my box. CREALITY ENCLOSURE: Enclosure - https://tinyurl.com/4x8n68kc HEPA FILTRATION SYSTEM: - The HEAP Filter i downloaded off of Thingiverse was designed with a different type of mounting system, so I created a way to mount it on top of the enclosure. I fold back the flaps on the top of the enclosure and tuck it into the slots on Filter_Box_to_Enclosure_1.stl & Filter_Box_to_Enclosure_2.stl to create a seal. I then used a hot glue gun to try to improve the seal further. The hot glue gun is perfect because I can remove the glue if needed. - HEPA Filter System - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2394452 - Filter_Box_Lock_1.stl, Filter_Box_Lock_2.stl -- Glue these to the HEPA filter system (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2394452) and use M3 screws and nuts to secure the carbon pellet chamber from popping open and spilling everywhere. - Filter_Box_to_Enclosure_1.stl & Filter_Box_to_Enclosure_2.stl -- This flat panel allows the HEPA filtration box to mount and place on top of the Creality Enclosure - Return_Hose_Attachment_to_Enclosure.stl & Filter_Box_to_Return_Hose.stl -- To attach the sump pump hose to the HEPA filter box on one side and to the enclosure on the other side. - Motor_Speed_Controller_Box_1.stl & Motor_Speed_Controller_Box_2.stl -- Housing for the motor speed controller. - Activated Carbon Charcoal Pellets - https://tinyurl.com/yd9kk2mm - Roomba 800/900 Filters - https://tinyurl.com/5zumusfk - 12v 2A DC Power Supply (for filter fan)- https://tinyurl.com/4c8s27jf - Motor Speed Controller - https://tinyurl.com/wuye9k54 - Fan for HEPA Filter - https://tinyurl.com/34pw6ank - 1-1/4" Bilge Pump Hose - https://tinyurl.com/yk49wk3z -- To recirculate the filtered air back into the chamber. M3 Screws Assortment - https://tinyurl.com/3dc4xmac HEATER ELEMENT - The heater element I'm using gets up to 66C but isn't enough to bring the enclosure temperatures past 47C so I may have to add a second heating element or replace it with a different one. - The power supply I'm using is sketchy and gets kinda hot, and I'm not sure if it's providing enough amps to the heater block. - PTC_Heater_Box_with_Articulating_Arm_Attachment.stl -- To mount and position the heater element inside the box - Articulating_Arm_attachment_to_Enclosure_Frame.stl -- To attach the articulating arm to the Creality tubular frame. - Articulating Arm - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1897363 - Heating Element - https://tinyurl.com/bj2zyfyb - Digital Thermostat Controller - https://tinyurl.com/4acjn5bj - 12v 8A DC Power Supply (for heater)- https://tinyurl.com/9e7hs6 - Fuse Holder (for heater) - https://tinyurl.com/3t78789a - M3 Screws Assortment - https://tinyurl.com/3dc4xmac - 12v 8A DC Power Supply (for heater)- https://tinyurl.com/9e7hs6 Hope this helps!