Kossel Mini Acrylic Enclosure Mounts

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Simple mounts to add acrylic sides to your Kossel Mini and prevent drafts from entering the printer. This setup is not a full enclosure, but rather a solution to address specific issues with warping when printing with a heated print bed. Printed using PLA at a 0.3mm layer height and 3 perimeters, this part proved simple enough that various settings could likely yield successful results. To utilize this design, three 300 x 540 x 2mm acrylic sheet scraps (although four are needed) can be repurposed for their intended use. Secure the mounts to your Kossel Mini's frame using M3 8mm screws. Holes on both top and bottom of the part accommodate M3 6mm screws, allowing for friction retention of the acrylic panels in place. However, it is crucial to note that this approach may lead to scuffing or scratching of the acrylic surface. In my experience, maintaining loose acrylic panels facilitates easier printer maintenance due to frequent need to access internal components during testing and calibration. To maximize structural integrity, the rectangular supports were printed on their side. Given the purpose of these supporting boxes, they can bear weight effectively, suggesting the potential for heavier materials such as glass to be used in place of standard acrylic panels; however, this aspect has not been thoroughly tested in practice.