Makerbase MKS Gen_L V1.0 box

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-Update 4/13/17 -Added redesign file bottom V2.1. Removed beveled edges from the bottom surface along the sides, which failed to print properly on the first try. You may have better luck printing the original V2 design, but it didn't work for me. The bevels were a cosmetic touch and didn't affect the structure's integrity. I also added a bevel to the board mounting stand-offs to provide more clearance for the solder joints on the bottom. This was just a precautionary measure, as I'm not sure if there would have been any interference issues. I reuploaded the top V1, V2, and V3 files. The fan mounting holes were too large, and the screw head would fall right through. -Uploaded V2.1 files for the display cables, power cables, and vent sides. These feature small edge beveling to clean up the end look. This control board came with my FLSUN Prusia I3 style printer. I was unhappy with its original mounting method, which used flimsy acrylic "bars" that left all the wires hanging out. I couldn't find a box that met my requirements, so I designed this one myself. This is just an idea at this point, as I haven't printed it yet. -This design can be mounted in multiple ways to 20x20 extruded aluminum via mounting holes on the bottom plate using 4mm hardware. -The board will be attached to the bottom plate with small screws. -The entire design prints as individual parts (bottom, top, and 4 sides). The bottom and sides are a press fit together; it should hold fine just by pressing them together, but a little glue can be used to strengthen the structure if desired. The top is held on with 4 small screws. -There are posts inside that allow for wrapping extra wire to take up slack (stepper motor and limit switch wires mainly...). -The lid accommodates an 80mm fan for plenty of airflow over the stepper drivers, and it should be a little quieter than smaller fans in similar box designs. The fan is contained inside the box, not screwed to the outside. This makes the box a bit larger than some others, but not outrageously large... Just use a standard 12v PC fan (most of you probably have one lying around) and cut off the plug, wire into the 12v input of the board, and the fan will always be on with the board. -Vents are placed along the side with the drivers to help pull the air the fan brings into the box over the driver heat sinks and out of the box. Coiled up wires shouldn't affect airflow here too much... -Access holes on the sides for USB port, 12V, and stepper motor wires, and display cables. I remixed the top and a couple sides with "MKS GEN_L V1.0" wording, but basic blank ones are included if you don't want the wording (I know some prefer the cleaner look, some like the extra flash). These remixed ones with wording are the V3 files. V2 files are the final ones with cleaned up beveled edges and will be the preferred finished ones to use. V1 files are basic shapes and have sharp edges that can be used for customization if desired. Let me know what you think! This is my first attempt at making a part for the 3D printer itself! Feel free to play with the files and make adjustments, I just ask that if you upload your remixes you mention me in your upload.