Enclosure is mostly to keep cat hair off my printer (my cat sheds like crazy) and to filter some of the microplastic dust and fumes. It does reduce warping by keeping the volume warmer than room temperature, I print a lot of PETG so this helps.

Dang, I need to try that. Good idea.

It might just be the specific spool/brand of PETG you used. Try buying some from a major well-known manufacturer, like Overture, Polymaker, etc. I’ve had cheaper brands shrink, warp, have adhesion issues, and all sorts of other quirks.

This model was set up for it already in the .3mf file. It stops, moves the toolhead over, automatically unloads the filament, and waits for me to yank it the rest of the way out then stick in another color. It then purges the nozzle a bit to get the main color fully flowing and asks you if it’s correct before proceeding. I did this like 7 times for this stupid half-failed box lol.

Edit: Also, you can left-click the plus sign on the layer slider at any height you want after slicing in PrusaSlicer to add manual color changes in.

It’s a good system. There are an insane number of tool holders already available for download, and it’s pretty easy to design your own by sticking the existing male hexagon part onto a model in fusion 360. Note the direction of the hexagons when mounting the panels… I had these rotated 90 degrees at first without realizing, which means all of my tool holders would have been at the wrong angle lol. Had to patch some holes and remount the panels, ugh.

Don’t question my methods lol

The hexagon panels have a larger recess in the back, so parts snap in securely.

Neat, good job. You might want to include what screw size it fits, and the word “anchor” somewhere in the description/title for searching (these are typically called drywall anchors in the US).

Surprisingly so. It’s very difficult to remove the holders, and I print everything in PETG for added toughness.

One thing to check on the factory models is the belt centering on the pulleys. Both my X and Y belts weren’t centered correctly despite following the directions flawlessly, had to shim the motor mounts and also the printed Y motor holder where it mounts to the frame. Seems to be a common issue.

Here’s a close-up of the vase:

https://i.imgur.com/YGmJ3OP.jpg

It looks super stringy, did you dry the PETG first? I like the result though.

Mine just shipped today, after waiting three months exactly. Pretty excited.

Bed and extruder both seem too hot for PETG, but it depends on your exact brand/type of filament. Are you using a textured/satin sheet? Glue stick on a smooth sheet is pretty unreliable. Some brands of PETG seem more prone to contracting while cooling than others too (avoid “Kaaber” on Amazon, it was pretty bad hah).

Also make super sure your bed is clean. Washing with dawn liquid dish soap, drying carefully, then wiping with high-roof rubbing alcohol works best for a new sheet.

I still need to mount a hex bit holder, and come up with a holder for the bit driver as well. I want to make this paper towel holder too, but my first try broke when trying to separate the print-in-place moving parts:

https://www.printables.com/model/389476-print-in-place-hsw-quickreload-paper-towel-holder

Thanks. Debating if I should switch to translucent green or purple for some other holders or stick with this pink/red for all of them.

Also, I designed the flashlight (mini maglite) holder myself and I’m proud of it.

More perimeters and smaller layer height?

Reduces cat hair and dust, less noise, hepa+carbon filter for fine particulates and some fumes, consistent temperature/humidity for some filament types.

I’m also trying to fix my perpetually-broken X2, fun times.