Printrbot Simple 1405 bottom cover piece

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I made a custom cover piece for my Printrbot Simple 1405 model to contain the wires inside, which helps keep things tidy. This piece is designed specifically for the 1405 model, but it might fit other models with some minor adjustments. You'll need an upgraded X-axis to print this on a Simple because it's over 12cm long. You can easily remove the piece if needed by using the flat head screwdriver hole. The picture shows that my piece warped since I didn't use a heated bed, so I recommend printing it with a heated bed for a perfectly flat finish. This cover uses clips to pop into wire feed-through and screw hole recesses. I've included the original SketchUp design along with fixed STL files in case you need or want to modify it to fit your specific model. If someone finds this useful, that's great. For those without a large enough build area to print everything at once or who don't want to upgrade to print larger pieces, I've added an option for printing files "left," "right," and "middle" separately before gluing them together. To print successfully, you'll need an upgraded X-axis because the piece is longer than what a standard Printrbot Simple can handle without it. It's recommended to use a heated bed for the best results, as seen in my warped example. In PLA printing, I used 100% infill and no support material was required, although you might need to rotate the print 180 degrees on the X-axis before printing, depending on your software settings. The slicer program is highly recommended. This piece takes around 40 minutes to print with moderate settings, using relatively little plastic. Please note that not every 1405 model will be identical due to laser cutting variations and assembly differences. To get an optimal fit for your specific Printrbot model, I recommend printing only two layers of the STL file at first, then stopping to compare it with your own printrbot's circuit board underside and making adjustments as necessary before finishing and installing.