Ikea Cabinet Enclosure - Sektion

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I'm using an off-the-shelf Ikea cabinet that you would put on a table (or mount it on the wall). This cabinet is much sturdier than the Ikea Lack enclosure, and is easier to modify. After you get this cabinet, you can have an enclosure for your printer in the time it takes to assemble. No worrying about if you got the right acrylic pieces or printing a dozen parts. Ikea Sektion Cabinet with Doors - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09040718/ Measurements: * Width: 30" * Depth: 24 3/4 " * Frame, height: 20 " As of writing, this is $77, and it goes on sale around major holidays. This includes everything you need in one place. No need to print anything (other than a way to get filament in), no need to source acrylic doors. When I made my Ikea Lack enclosure, it was $30 for the ikea tables, $50 for the acrylic, and $5 for misc printed parts, so this is a potentially a better alternative. The cabinet can be mounted vertically, it will just barely fit a Prusa MK3, but then you need to fabricate your own doors. Horizontal is the way to go. Pros: * Everything you need in one place * Easier to modify (it's solid MDF, compared to the Lack's hollow MDF). * Easier to maintain 100F/38C temperatures * Has cutouts for cords in rear Cons: * Bigger space required. 30" wide, 24" deep. * Needs to be placed on a table Required Modifications: * Filament guide in files section. This is a 200mm wide remix of this [Filament guide](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2228363) Optional: * Enclosure Fan - You can use any type of fan you might have laying around * I use one from by [AC Infinity](https://amzn.to/31OyMAP). This fan has a lot of features such as ramping up the fan as it approaches temp and sounding an alarm if it reaches a certain temp. It is also expandable, really well put together. * Charcoal filter for Fan - Get a filter is you're printing ABS to filter out the bad fumes as they get pulled out of the enclosure. * Filament holder - I use this [Airtight one for $10](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3597020). Or you can just place it on the [Tush spool holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2047554).