Ultimaker 2 Invisible Enclosure

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I would love to keep sharing my projects with all of you and invite you to become a patron if you enjoy my designs. As a patron, you will get early access to my designs and exclusive content, plus you can help out with a small donation. Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flowalistik Donations: http://www.paypal.me/flowalistik --- I am absolutely passionate about 3D printing and I usually have my Ultimaker 2 printing all day long. As I work every single day with the UM2 by my side, I wanted to create an enclosure that preserves the original shape of the printer and its space requirements while reducing noise and smells. Materials & Instructions The enclosure I've designed can be divided into two separate parts: the front door and the top cover. If you want, you can simply install half of the enclosure, depending on your specific needs. If you print with PLA and don't have any smell issues, I recommend installing the front sliding door, as it's almost invisible and makes the UM2 look even more beautiful. FRONT DOOR Firstly, to install the front door, you will need a 3mm deep laser-cut transparent acrylic sheet. The front door's design is identical to the one shown in the images, and it fits perfectly on the front part of the UM2. You can find the file with the design, called "front_door_ultimaker," in AI format, and the door measures 326x326mm. It's crucial that the acrylic sheet is exactly 3mm deep to fit perfectly into the front panel. Next, you will need to print two "front_cover" parts and use them to replace the two bolts located on the sides of the "Ultimaker 2" logo on the front panel. It's essential to remove these two bolts because they scratch the acrylic door. After a month of use without these two bolts, I haven't experienced any stability issues. The last step before installing the front door is to print two "front_clip_left" and two "front_clip_right." Once you have them, you must unscrew the top and bottom bolts (not the middle ones!) on both sides, then screw in the clips. After that, simply slide the front door into place! I also recommend purchasing a whiteboard marker so you can use the front door to write notes about the item you're printing – you'll never forget the infill percentage! TOP COVER This part of the enclosure may be slightly more challenging to install and might vary depending on your specific needs. This time, you will need to print four "top_clip" parts. These V-shaped clips will hold the transparent cover in place. Each clip has a thin and thick wall. All the thin parts must go inside, while the thick parts should go outside (this is very important!). You will also need some plastic transparent film to create the cover. I've used a transparent plastic tablecloth, which works great as it's thick and reduces noise when printing. You can download the "cover_design" PDF to see the design and measurements I used in my UM2. Your design may vary depending on your printer model and specific requirements. The design I used does not fully close as I left the back part loose so I can easily remove the bowden tube when needed. If you want to fully close it, you can use some clips or glue! If you have any questions or improvement ideas, please share them in the comments section!