Mendel90 Enclosure

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I stumbled upon some scraps of 80/20, so I crafted a custom Mendel90 enclosure out of it. The interior volume is a precise 19-inch cube that fits snugly around the Mendel90 without its standard reel holder. My design employs a front door and a top door, both providing ample access to essential needs. I opted for a standard 12V LED strip lighting to illuminate all interior edges, which I conveniently connected directly to the 12V power supply. The ends of the 80/20 were tapped for 5/16-18, and the printed components formed perfect corners for the enclosure and doors. The primary length of the 80/20 parts measures 19.0 inches for the exterior, while the door dimensions are 15.825 inches long. The clear panels are a sturdy .250-inch thick acrylic; the large size is 19.75 inches square, and the door size is 16.50 inches square. Each panel features .30-inch square cutouts in each corner to avoid interference with the printed corner brackets. To prevent the thinner .25-inch thick panels from rattling around inside the channels of the 80/20, I inserted small rubber grommets for a snug fit. Printer Settings: Printer: Mendel90 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3mm How I Designed This I employed Solidworks to bring this design to life.