How to Build a Cheap 3d Printer Enclosure [Part 1]

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If you want to learn how to build a cheap enclosure for your 3d printer, look no further! In this video, I'll show you how I built an enclosure for my 3d printer, using the limited tools and space I have in my apartment. My final 3d printer enclosure, excluding the electronics, cost me just under $70!
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Project Write Up:
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3d Printed Extensions:
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Parts List:
Lack Tables:
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lack-sid...
Hardboard:
www.homedepot.com/p/1-8-in-x-...
Hinges:
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Acrylic
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Egg Crate Foam:
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Various wood screws and bolts
Leg Extensions: www.thingiverse.com/thing:414...
Door Handles: www.thingiverse.com/thing:414...
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  • @ModernHobbyist
    @ModernHobbyist Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching everyone! If you're not busy, subscribe to my channel and check out my newest content! I promise it's not nearly as cringy as my old stuff 😬

  • @theshark4120
    @theshark41203 жыл бұрын

    For Printing ABS don´t forget to cover the venting hole. The emitted ABS-fumes are known to cause cancer. Adding a HEPA-filter to the outlet will also do

  • @razacmarx1441

    @razacmarx1441

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use abs+/asa. And this should also do the trick-

  • @bravefastrabbit770

    @bravefastrabbit770

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the fact that they're actually carcinogenic, most people don't even want to acknowledge the danger of plastic fumes.

  • @yobtnirp

    @yobtnirp

    Жыл бұрын

    How about making the fumes vent outdoors?

  • @dement3djoker

    @dement3djoker

    8 ай бұрын

    it really aint that serious. ive been doing abs since it first came out. keep believing everything the internet tells you.

  • @findleyjull
    @findleyjull3 ай бұрын

    4 Years Later.. What a great first video that still makes complete sense and is possible and acurate in 2024 :)

  • @user-qo6cq3up6t
    @user-qo6cq3up6t2 ай бұрын

    I don't know if you've seen this by now but if you're comfortable with the sound level of a drill in an apartment, instead of using a box cutter, you could also use a cutting wheel similar to those used for dremels. Or better yet use one on a dremel. But to be fair a box cutter is obviously much quieter than a drill

  • @TylerBeckofTECHESPRESSO
    @TylerBeckofTECHESPRESSO3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! Really creative and a great video.

  • @northernjon
    @northernjon3 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and subscribed - great production value, and your videos keep you hooked for the duration. Keep up the good work!

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it, and welcome aboard!

  • @brianhart1771
    @brianhart17713 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for the video and inspiration. A couple tips for others. 1. You could also use 3m Super 77 spray adhesive to attach the foam in a less permanent manner in case you wanted to be able to reuse it for other purposes in the future. 2. A razor knife does work fine to slice the foam for little projects like this. But if you have an electric carving knife in your household that works amazingly well too.

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment!

  • @dement3djoker

    @dement3djoker

    8 ай бұрын

    stick to your day job

  • @VitalikHobbies
    @VitalikHobbies3 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel I am getting into 3D printing with my mega I3 s and your vids are such a big help

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for much for the comment! I'm glad I could help!

  • @chirathkahawitagedon680
    @chirathkahawitagedon6803 жыл бұрын

    If I were to keep the bottom part of my enclosure open so that the hot air can escape from there, would that solve the issue of the electronics thing?

  • @mnr3d
    @mnr3d2 жыл бұрын

    thanks man ill definitely make it

  • @techdiyer5290
    @techdiyer5290 Жыл бұрын

    to make the steppers quieter, you could go even easier, and probably less money as well. Just look on your mainboard and check the stepper drivers, and then you just have to enable the new drivers in the firmware. Probably go with a 2209 as its a little more price/performance than a 2208, and has the basic features.

  • @irandom419
    @irandom4194 жыл бұрын

    Amazon sells fireproofing spray for about $15.

  • @taattataattataattata
    @taattataattataattata4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet video dawg!

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @gavrailyalamov
    @gavrailyalamov6 ай бұрын

    What temperature is maintained in the camera? For PLA, is 40 degrees ok? What temperature does PETG print at?

  • @mementorequiem
    @mementorequiem3 жыл бұрын

    Nice overview and I really enjoyed your finished product! Planning to do something similar for my Ender 3 and currently gathering ideas. However, I would've taken some before/after measurements to see how effective the foam and enclosure altogether are at cutting down the noise. Keep up the good work and here's another subscriber to your channel! :)

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I wish I had done that. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

  • @JaWs738
    @JaWs7382 жыл бұрын

    Hi how you connect the exhaust fan for power ?

  • @JaderVlog
    @JaderVlog3 жыл бұрын

    The egg foam is flammable?

  • @samjanssens1509

    @samjanssens1509

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, this is why you dont take advice from youtubers

  • @annekedebruyn7797

    @annekedebruyn7797

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the 'proper' way would probably something like rockwool. They have fire retardant solutions and are much better and blocking out lower frequencies. These foam panels are only really going to work for high mid to high frequencies. It's not that much more expensive but superior in anyway. Hence why you also almost never see foam in professional recording studios unless used for it's proper intention. But even then, it wont soundproof it full. You'll need mass for that like thick wood or steel enclosure.

  • @HowToComputeMore
    @HowToComputeMore3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video... but why not showing us how less noise the printer now is making thanks to your enclosure? Thats the whole reason i watched the video and considering building one.

  • @jarcmill5815
    @jarcmill58153 жыл бұрын

    Hi, a tip. the acoustic foam doesn't work for isolation. as the name says it's a foam for better acoustic. There is specific isolation foam that is cheaper than the acoustics foams. Regards

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @mcd4140
    @mcd41404 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @socalBB
    @socalBB2 жыл бұрын

    I know this video is pretty old but I was wondering how you added the fan in the back for exhaust and what you connected it to

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for the comment! Initially, I powered if by splitting off an extra 12v output from my Anycubic i3 Mega's power supply, but later I added an OctoScreen display which included a 12v output for the Fan as well as LEDs, which I could control with switches. You can check out the video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6ic1dSCf5maeco.html. Thanks again for watching!

  • @emaayan
    @emaayan3 жыл бұрын

    But what's the internal temp?

  • @ry7hym
    @ry7hym4 жыл бұрын

    hey you know you can pull the cardboard coloured paper off the spool holder that came with the printer ? it's acrylic

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    haha yeah I'll chalk that one up to laziness. Thanks for the tip though!

  • @nnskaters
    @nnskaters4 жыл бұрын

    I love it! Very professional looking. What did you use for the stepper motor drivers and fans to help with silencing?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out my video on all the upgrades I made to my Anycubic i3 Mega, I show all the steps I took to improve this thing. In short, I used TMC2209 drivers and a 60mm Noctual Premium silent fan on the PSU. Thanks for the comment!

  • @BEG_Bueno
    @BEG_Bueno2 жыл бұрын

    s point button head screws are what you want also to avoid fire risk you could build walls out of Vila board or 13mm wr plasterboard both are fire retardant.

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! I do plan to rebuild this soon and I’ll take that into account!

  • @thegreatempire3882
    @thegreatempire38824 жыл бұрын

    Any good alternatives to the IKEA lack tables? There's no Ikea on the state that I am in and Ikea isn't shipping the tables

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Found these on Home Depot's site, they are more expensive but I'm assuming they same material and assembly: www.homedepot.com/pep/Furinno-Classic-Espresso-End-Table-Set-of-2-2FRN001EX/301112755?mtc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Living_Room&cm_mmc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Living_Room-71700000045547815-58700004666510332-92700051938660068&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9JimiAAzUzndpwg5654rNBB9iYuXq8E1Ht6613PZz3x09KeRI3EmOAaAo48EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

  • @thegreatempire3882

    @thegreatempire3882

    4 жыл бұрын

    Modern Hobbyist Thank you very much. Funny story, now I just need one for the top. I bought a used end table with a glass insert which I plan on using for the base. I plan on printing teaching Tech’s electronic box for the Ender 5 and have it stick through where the glass would be so the electronics can get fresh cool air. I’m still trying to figure out on how I want to build the enclosure. I like his design because all electronics and stepper motors are outside of the enclosure while all the heating units are located inside of the enclosure. I may have to see if homedepot sells the end tables separately if I go with your idea.

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update! Good luck!

  • @PlastiForge
    @PlastiForge Жыл бұрын

    What were the length of the screws for the side wood panels?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! It's hard to say cause it was so long ago, but I would guess 3/4" to 1" wood screws. I would think that would be enough to hold it.

  • @obe22099
    @obe220993 жыл бұрын

    Add some sexy professional grade vinyl. Some have the craziest properties like self healing, some can change colors to simulate the skin of octopus and squid, there are videos of supercars looking like they just arrived from the future, likes like they skinned LCD screens but it's just clever light manipulation. Realistic looking materials like metals, marble, matte colors, pretty much anything, costume designs with 3M adhesives it's like magic.

  • @steeki2518
    @steeki25182 жыл бұрын

    The first guy i have seen that has his wedding picture as a wallpaper lol

  • @DjRambotar
    @DjRambotar3 жыл бұрын

    What about for cooling the power supply?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for the comment! You're absolutely right, having the power supply inside an enclosure can quickly degrade it since it is incredibly sensitive to heat. Check out my video on upgrades I made to my Anycubic: kzread.info/dash/bejne/got8zpqEnrLTpc4.html. In this video I pulled the power supply out and wired it to the printer from outside the enclosure. Cheers!

  • @ericc8895
    @ericc88953 жыл бұрын

    this does not make the power supply over heat being enclosed and not have fresh cool air? i want one for my Ender 3 V2 but i am afraid of that

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! I have since removed the power supply from inside the printer and mounted it on the outside of my enclosure. I was nervous about the exact same thing, I'd heard from many different sources that they PSU's are very sensitive to heat. Check out my Anycubic i3 Mega upgrade video, I cover how I removed the PSU! kzread.info/dash/bejne/got8zpqEnrLTpc4.html

  • @centpushups

    @centpushups

    3 жыл бұрын

    I took my power supply out of my old one. The wires were long enough to still reach it.

  • @ericc8895

    @ericc8895

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ModernHobbyist just got done making my new enclosure and I mounted my power supply on the bottom. I will have to make a KZread video so show how I did it. Plug sits nice and flush on the bag of the enclosure.

  • @bitsurfer0101
    @bitsurfer01014 жыл бұрын

    What is the cost for the exhaust fan?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    The 120mm Noctua Premium silent fan was $19.95. I believe there is a link in the description if you are interested. Thanks!

  • @calevanbrunt5606

    @calevanbrunt5606

    4 жыл бұрын

    Modern Hobbyist I do not see the link to the fan in the description. Great video. Thanks

  • @colincampbell3679
    @colincampbell36793 жыл бұрын

    You need to look at your sound recording levels? I had to turn up the Volume 6 times higher to hear you! and no I not deaf. I have a big printer. a Tronxy X5SA Core XY 2020 upgraded version. it is built using a big cube design. around 24 inches by 28 inches by 24 square. I wished to have it in a a enclosure, for heat control for the damn fiddly ABS and PETG and even TPU. Now people will say no problems the printer is a metal cube just build the sides, top, back and door front onto the frame sections! But in the UK, prices of wood, sheets of hardboard are pricey and as for you buying Acrylic for the door, well, it is super pricey here for a small amount of it. Plus I wish the enclosure to be fire proof as the printer is in a spare room full of boxes of stuff which could easy burn. No other place available sadly! So looks like the enclosure be a bit hard to do for my printer?

  • @raphaelscherrerbauer874
    @raphaelscherrerbauer874 Жыл бұрын

    There is no link for the printfiles for feet. I want to make it but can't find the files

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    Жыл бұрын

    Added, thanks for the comment!

  • @raphaelscherrerbauer874

    @raphaelscherrerbauer874

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ModernHobbyist thank you very much for the quick answer✌🏽

  • @cavitycreep
    @cavitycreep3 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered a custom one from 80/20

  • @djipreview
    @djipreview4 ай бұрын

    Exhaust but no intake?

  • @lucab1733
    @lucab17333 жыл бұрын

    As alwase you NED A VENT ITS A MUST plastic will start to melt, warp, your motherboard will get destroyed and I was using this. Just make sure to put the power supply outside or it will bbe destroyed. Don't do this.

  • @jvinsnes
    @jvinsnes3 жыл бұрын

    Does the ender 5 fit in this?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for the comment! I haven't tried fitting anything other than my Anycubic in here, but you could certainly print taller extensions for the legs of the Lack table if need be. Thanks!

  • @obe22099

    @obe22099

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ender 5 should fit better than the Ender 3 since the 5 plate only goes vertical. The Spool arm and the LCD panel will need to be moved. Still a super tight fit for the foam in this video. Found this on reddit images.app.goo.gl/32QtZ6MykBo2kZ5B8

  • @robdfar
    @robdfar3 жыл бұрын

    adding the fome could be dangerous. because it is catches fire . just saying

  • @nmsgoncalves
    @nmsgoncalves4 жыл бұрын

    I am planning on using an IKEA Stuva and Ikea door. Total cost here: 57 euros including the hinges. Good job

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment!

  • @tobiasmercader8091
    @tobiasmercader80913 жыл бұрын

    the sound is a bit low, could you raise it a bit for future videos?

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, I'll make sure to keep the sound up!

  • @friedengilbert8067

    @friedengilbert8067

    3 жыл бұрын

    This didn't age well the top comment on part 2 is saying that it's way too loud lol

  • @cizrek
    @cizrek3 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you just make a tube from the power supply to the outside?

  • @StringerBell
    @StringerBell2 жыл бұрын

    I'm cracking up when I see people put ACOUSTIC foam in enclose with the intention to dampen noise. Acoustic foam does not have ANY sound-dampening features - do your research. What you want for sound isolation is Rockwool

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! If your argument was that acoustic foam isn't a great choice regarding the fire hazard, I'd agree with you. As for it's 'acoustic' properties, I'd recommend looking up the definition of acoustic foam yourself: Acoustic foam is an open celled foam used for acoustic treatment. It attenuates air born sound waves, reducing their amplitude, for the purposes of noise reduction or noise control. The energy is dissipated as heat.

  • @StringerBell

    @StringerBell

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ModernHobbyist I'm a sound engineer for almost 15 years now and I have my own studio in Manchester. I think I'm pretty qualified to give an opinion on the subject. Do your research again. This acoustic foam panels are used to control the frequency response (standing waves, reverb) and have miniscule to zero effect on general sound volume. It's super easy to just Google it. Just type "does acoustic foam isolate sound" .

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information, I'll take that into consideration when I redo this enclosure build. You'll have to forgive people like myself for being so IDIOTIC as to think something called "acoustic foam" would isolate sound. Glad us non-industry experts could provide you with a chuckle though!

  • @bust4rhymes

    @bust4rhymes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@StringerBell thanks for the information. I see Rockwool used for planting new plants and home isolation. Are they both the same for soundproofing?

  • @enice617
    @enice6172 жыл бұрын

    16-foot ceilings?!?

  • @BlatantNinja23
    @BlatantNinja232 жыл бұрын

    Go Cyclones!

  • @mufctillidie3898
    @mufctillidie38984 жыл бұрын

    this is cheap if you are in america. in the UK the tables are £20 each. looking about £20 for the acrylic, £10 for hardboard each, £5 for hinges, Acoustic foam £25, about £105 without the legs extensions and handles xD love the design but bit expensive here in uk.

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! You should be able to get the Lack tables from IKEA’s website for £6. I’m not sure on prices for the rest of the materials, but that should cut down on the overall build cost. Cheers!

  • @jaggedpixel

    @jaggedpixel

    4 жыл бұрын

    The tables are only £6 in Ikea.

  • @LBCAndrew

    @LBCAndrew

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then don't use acrylic. I used real glass. costs 1/4 the price of acrylic.

  • @drakevelazquez8728
    @drakevelazquez87284 жыл бұрын

    Are you from ny? You look familiar

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha I'm not, I'm actually from the very middle of Iowa originally. You must be thinking of my brother :D

  • @drakevelazquez8728

    @drakevelazquez8728

    4 жыл бұрын

    Modern Hobbyist are you twins? I know I’ve met him/ seen you somewhere just can’t put my finger on it!

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope, we don’t actually look that much alike. I’ve been to NY once maybe we ran into each other?

  • @obe22099

    @obe22099

    3 жыл бұрын

    I live in NYC I can confirm this human looks very similar to other humans.

  • @MobileDecay

    @MobileDecay

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought he was Brad Pitt when he was young but that's just me. 😆

  • @zombiehookpixelartgaming8044
    @zombiehookpixelartgaming80443 ай бұрын

    so, if i see your face for 8:25min i will learn to enclosure my 3d printer, noo thanks

  • @ModernHobbyist

    @ModernHobbyist

    3 ай бұрын

    Well my wife says I have a nice face 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @DiomedesDominguez
    @DiomedesDominguez2 жыл бұрын

    Please don't mix metric with imperial units, that can produce a lot of errors at measuring.

  • @thetron9333

    @thetron9333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good enough for building a spacecraft ... oh.. wait?!

  • @turtleman190

    @turtleman190

    Жыл бұрын

    Well the uk is screwed

  • @DiomedesDominguez

    @DiomedesDominguez

    Жыл бұрын

    @@turtleman190 yeap, and my country, the Dominican Republic too

  • @Xurium
    @Xurium2 жыл бұрын

    With all the comments concerning the safety of this enclosure, please take the video down and redo it with serious safety instructions. Your enclosure setting as shown can lead to problems like destroying parts of the printer through heat or causing fires or speed fires up, if accuring. It's on your responsibility to fix this.

  • @atticusfinch5988

    @atticusfinch5988

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's really not. It's an instructional video on how to build an enclosure, for bugger all money, for a table. That's what it is. He explains the dangers, quite clearly. I think anything ever really comes with a 'do at your own risk' label.

  • @Powerack
    @Powerack17 сағат бұрын

    Useless. Too much talking!

  • @tluva1020
    @tluva10202 жыл бұрын

    More video of the project, less of your face

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