Platform assembly
Assembly time: 1h
Required kit elements:
- PrusaBox-2 base
- M4 screws and M4 nuts
- M3 screws and M3 nuts
- 2 cross-beams
Step 1 Metal frame part’s names
Top
Bottom/Platform
PSU metal bracket
Uprights (4 identical pieces)
Crossbeams (3 identical pieces)
Step 2 Crossbeams on metal platform
This file includes parts to hide and secure cables from the LCD panel to the power supply and Einsi board, and fastener for vertical cable management.
Print plate in “0PB2_Cable_rails” folder:
- For Prusa MK4:
- 0PB2_print-plates-cable_rail_horizontal_MK4
- For Prusa MK3 and other printers:
- 0PB2_print-plates-cable_rail_horizontal
Screw two crossbeam inside your enclosure’s bottom part. Screw from below using M4 screws and nuts.
for Prusa MK4 printer, don’t insert screw here.
On the two left holes, add the printed parts that will allow you to clip horizontal cable rail.
Step 3 Bottom corners
For the 8 corners of the box: we recommend 60% infill with 2 perimeters OR 30% infill with 4 perimeters.
If you are not confident on bed adhesion, we recommend to use brim on vertical parts.
Print plates in “0PB2_Box_corners” folder:
- 0PB2_corners_part_B
Insert M4 nuts in each slot (3) of the four corners
Insert corners in the angles of your platform. Make sure that printed parts are aligned with the metal part, by sliding them from the top. Screw with M4 screws in the outside.
Add enclosure’s feet with M4 screws.
Step 4 Motherboard cooling
STL file in “19_Motherboard_cooling” folder:
- 19_Motherboard_grid_v1
Insert M3 nuts in each slots
Screw the printed part from below with 4 pieces of M3*6 screws
Step 5 Electrical box
These parts are used to connect the additional power supply for ventilation, led…
Print plate in “0PB2_Elec_box” folder:
- 0PB2_print_plate_elec_box
Insert M3 nuts in each slots (6)
Screw a little a M3*12 screw
Insert the right part inside the left part, and secure them inside the box as whown, with M3*6 screws
Insert M3 nuts in each slots (2)
Tighten this part to the inside of your box with M3*6 screws
Step 6 Printers’ feet securing
STL in “0PB2_Printer_feet” folder:
- 2x 0PB2_printer_feet_elastomer_base_universal_v1
In this chapter we will assemble receptacle for elastomer dampers, that secures printer to its final place.
Step 7 Adjusting printed parts
Place the two printed parts as shown in the picture : inside the front crossbeam, with distance depending on your printer:
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Prusa MK4:
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Caribou:
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Measurements are given from the little mark (the axis) of your printed part, and the inisde of metal part.
It may requires to remove one screw from the crossbeam, depending on your printer.
Step 8 Secure
Use M3*6 screws to secure printer’s feet.