Strong, fast to print, and modular enclosure for a simple lab power supply
Strong, fast to print, and modular enclosure for a simple lab power supply - Lemmy.world
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2026026 [https://lemmy.world/post/2026026] > The box is not printed as a single piece, but 6 modular plates joined with dovetail joints. Individual plates are relatively flimsy, but once assembled the box is rock solid. > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/45eb105c-2cd7-4040-b6ed-922934222545.jpeg] > > This way, it is much faster to print, and is stronger since the layer lines are protected. It also let me experiment with infill for some cool effects. > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f07d763d-46f0-4dab-b8bc-78fbde974a08.jpeg] > > Closer look at the top pattern > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/64855f8c-fc2b-490e-99e1-d0cedcc75797.jpeg] > > Front pattern > > You can’t see from the images, but each plate is printed without top layers, which make it even faster to print and use even less filament, compared to a vertical wall of the same weight. > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/3d22e448-1de1-4ca3-9dbb-1ecb6b3f0a04.jpeg] > > The back > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/bd9b2626-9d68-4437-85c7-96fe11ac4c1a.jpeg] > > Gyroid air vent >