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- Page 1 Ender 3 S1 Enclosure Kit Installation Manual 1.0 April 2022 Copyright 2022 3DUpfitters...
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Page 3: Before You Start
You Really Do Want to Read the Directions Hey, we get it. You just got your new enclosure kit and want to start using it as fast as possible. How hard can assembling a few plastic panels possibly be? It’s not really that hard, assuming you’re following the directions, but try to use brute force and you’ll end up working your way through your vocabulary of swear words. - Page 4 Don’t Panic If You See This! If you can’t see through the plastic, please don’t panic! What you’re seeing is just the plastic or paper protective covering. When plastic sheets are manufactured they are covered by either a paper (brown colored) or plastic (white) covering to protect against scratches.
- Page 5 Everything You Wanted to Know About Screwing But Were Afraid to Ask Screw Tool Needed Usage Relative Size 30-50mm Attach fan/filter, attach large Hex Cap 3mm Hex Wrench front latch mounts Head 12mm Hex 3mm Hex Wrench Connectors, hinges Cap Head 16mm Hex Knobs, small latch mounts on 3mm Hex Wrench...
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Page 6: The Front Panel
Assemble Panels 1. The Front Panel Each of the corners on the enclosure will be held together by the connectors pictured below. There are only two versions L and R, which can be identified by the letters stamped on the inside. The opposite connectors are identical, i.e. Bottom Right is the same as Top Left. - Page 7 The front should look like the picture to the right. Locate the magnetic latches and use the wood screws to attach them to the latch mount. Hand tighten and make sure they’re secure, but do not over tighten or they may strip. The latch can be later adjusted front-to-back to make sure the door is flush with the door frame.
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Page 8: Left Side Panel
2. Left Side Panel Attach the left side to the front forming an L-shape that will stand up on its own, then attach one L and one R connector at the back. The Ender 3 S1 design technically doesn’t need a door, but it allows for additional access to the extruder. The latch mounts are smaller than the front, although the magnetic latch attaches in the same way with wood screws. -
Page 9: Back Panel
3. Back Panel The back of the enclosure is shown below. The four corner connectors are mirror images of the front. The large hole is either for an air filter (purchased separately) or can be covered up by the included plastic disc using M4 12mm screws. On the top and on each side are “mid panel corner connectors”, which are basically simple L- shapes. -
Page 10: Right Panel
Use the long screws included in the fan packet to attach the fan. The length of the screws may change depending on the depth of this particular shipment of fans. The back panel also contains the removable grommet cable portal. Locate the grommet and insert it into the grommet holder. -
Page 11: Top Panel
Attach the right panel as shown above at each of the four corners. You can now attach the latch mount on the front using 2 M4 12mm cap head screws. The new Ender 3 S1 has a different display that inserts into a mounting platform that also attaches via the two corner connector screws on the right panel. - Page 12 Use access through the doors to attach the top of the enclosure using M4 12mm screws. You’ll attach the top on the four corners, and to each of the mid-panel connectors as well. The slit is towards the front, and the small access hole for the filament runout sensor cable should be on the right.
- Page 13 6. Install Vents You should now place the enclosure over the 3D printer. The front fresh air vent is inserted from the outside and attached using M4 12mm screws. This will bring in cold air to the air intake vent of the case, cooling the electronics inside.
- Page 14 7. Tighten Gaps Once the enclosure is completely put together, it is time to make sure that each of the panels is held tightly to each adjoining panel. The connectors are designed with a small amount of play that allows you to make small adjustments for the perfect fit. 1.
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Page 15: Temperature Gauge
9. Temperature Gauge The optional thermometer will let you know approximately what temperature it is inside the enclosure. It attaches to the left side of the door piece using the same hole as the top-most corner connector as shown. It comes with a longer screw to fit through everything. - Page 16 At the same time, you want the internal temperatures higher for filaments like ABS, which happens naturally because the recommended bed temperatures are much higher than for PLA, typically in the 105-120C range. With the fans turned on we shoot for internal temps between 35C and 40C for 3D printers that use E3D hot ends, because E3D recommends that temp range to avoid clogging.