UM3 Front cover hook (non-intrusive)

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Print two of these models using your UM3 and attach them to a 32.4x29.0 mm 4mm thick transparent material such as acrylic, PC, or any other material you prefer. The size I used ensures that the front cover closes nicely and the control panel remains well accessible. The print material is not highly critical, but it depends on the temperatures you build up in your machine. I have used Polymaker PC-MAX for mine. I chose to keep it simple to allow for adding a top-cover. Make sure to mount the hooks 20mm from the left and right edge of the plate when using this width to ensure that the M3 bolts pointing inward get required clearance. Additional hardware I used includes: 2 ea M3x20 with hex head (M3x10 will work, but I had the 20's available and they worked just fine) 4 ea M3 washers 2 ea self-locking M3 nuts When you find that the plate is not completely flat, consider adding magnets to the bottom edges to ensure a nice closure.