13. Enclosure

2x vc4_panel_side

vc4_panel_door

vc4_panel_top

24x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

16x M6 Washer

16x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

2x vc4_magnet_handle

8x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

8x vc4_magnet_panel

4x vc4_printed_handle

20x Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm

vc4_magnet_handle

Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Prepare two assemblies

Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming off over time.

vc4_magnet_panel

Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Prepare eight assemblies

Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming off over time.

vc4_panel_door

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

Door magnet panel assembly from Step 4

Repeat this step all around the panel

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed parts

vc4_panel_door assembly

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

vc4_printed_handle

door magnet handle assembly from Step 3

Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer

Completed door panel assembly

Set the completed door assembly aside until Step 23

vc4_panel_top

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

Door magnet panel assembly from Step 4

Repeat this step all around the panel

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed parts

vc4_panel_top

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

vc4_printed_handle

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer

Completed top panel assembly

Set the completed door assembly aside until Step 21

30x M6 Washer

30x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

30x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

vc4_panel_side

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

1x Adhesive backed foam sealing tape

10x vc4_magnet_frame

2x vc4_door_support

12x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

12x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

20x Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

vc4_door_support

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Prepare two assemblies

vc4_magnet_frame

Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Please verify the magnet polarity in relation to the magnets on the door panel. If the polarity is inverted, the magnets will repel each other instead of attracting.

Prepare eight assemblies

Adhesive foam tape

Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown

The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown

Adhesive foam tape

Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown

The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown

Adhesive foam tape

Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown

The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown

Adhesive foam tape

Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown

The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown

Horizontal 3030 panel holder assembly from Step 14

Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the assemblies to the frame

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts

Frame magnet mount assemblies from Step 15

Position each magnet mount assembly as shown

The marked gap should measure 31.50mm

Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts

The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the top panel in in place

Top panel assembly from Step 10

Place the top panel onto the top of the printer

The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 21

Frame magnet mount assemblies from Step 15

Position each magnet mount assembly as shown

The marked gap should measure 19.50mm

Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts

The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the top panel in in place

Door panel assembly from Step 7

Rest the door panel on the horizontal 3030 panel mounts

Rotate towards the printer to secure it

The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 23

Right enclosure panel from Step 12

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

Right enclosure panel from Step 12

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

Your machine is now safer, quieter, more capable and better looking!