Prusa Mini/Mini+ vertical covers for EU-3030 aluminium profiles (No T-slot nuts required)

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<p><strong>Required hardware</strong></p><ul><li>The Prusa Mini/Mini+ or <a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Aluminium-Profile-B-type-Groove-Width/dp/B07D8TK9NS/">General EU-3030 aluminium profile</a>. <br/>Buy the Original Prusa Mini+: <a href="https://shop.prusa3d.com/cs/66-original-prusa-mini">https://shop.prusa3d.com/cs/66-original-prusa-mini</a></li><li>No <a href="https://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B096RRDW88/">T-slot nuts</a> or screws are needed as the design uses side tension to hold the covers.</li></ul><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/71724/rich_content/d6145a27-90ef-44f5-8221-b7b4eed05cc5/3030-profile.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%225ae17d53-fb19-495c-90b8-f9efaa3d5768%22%2C%22w%22%3A500%2C%22h%22%3A375%7D"/></figure><p><strong>Printing instructions</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Filament</strong>: PLA.<br/>We got the best results with PLA because of its’ slightly flexible characteristics (We used Prusament Jet Black, but other PLA such as Amazon Basics PLA should work as well). <br/>Buy Prusament PLA: <a href="https://shop.prusa3d.com/cs/21-pla">https://shop.prusa3d.com/cs/21-pla</a>. <br/>We also got decent print results with PETG black but the cover legs tend to tear if you remove the print from the profile and put it back more than once.</li><li><strong>Quality setting</strong>: 0.15mm</li><li><strong>Infill</strong>: 100%</li><li><strong>Supports</strong>: None. Printed without supports with the legs facing up.</li><li>You can easily extend or shorten the length of the covers to your liking using Thinkercad or a similar 3D modelling tool.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Optional hardware for use with Ikea USB led lamp</strong></p><ul><li>We use a small Ikea USB lamp to illuminate the build plate and use this design to cover it’s wires. The USB lamp can be powered directly from the Prusa Mini. No need for additional power adapters. Lamp: <a href="https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/jansjoe-led-usb-lamp-black-50291233/">https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/jansjoe-led-usb-lamp-black-50291233/</a></li><li>The wire (InLine 34650B USB 2.0) for the USB extension from the Ikea USB lamp to the USB port is 50 cm (1.64 foot) long. This applies to the Prusa Mini. The cable is available at the time of writing: <a href="https://amzn.to/2YEUUll">https://amzn.to/2YEUUll</a> </li><li>We also use a 90 degree USB dongle (DELOCK - 65522 Adapter) for optimal wire guidance <a href="https://amzn.to/3v2eTWR">https://amzn.to/3v2eTWR</a> </li><li>When placing the covers, leave a 1 cm gap at top and 1 cm gap at the bottom of the Prusa Mini/Mini+ to allow the USB extension cable to go in and out. It goes without saying it is better to put the USB extension cable in the profile first before inserting the covers.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>History</strong></p><ul><li>25-08-2021 - Added the optional USB-to-USB extension plate for the Ikea USB lamp</li><li>18-07-2021 - First public release</li></ul><p><i>Made with love from Amsterdam. Send feedback to joost+prusa@schildwacht.com or via Discord xalex#4763. Please like the design if you are using it or treat me to a coffee</i><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/schildwacht"><i> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/schildwacht</i></a></p>