I initially wrote about making a 3d printed cover to keep the debris out of this case in this thread, OpenBuilds Sphinx 1050 , but thought this would be a better place to put this info. I redid this design some more to make it one part for the bottom. I have not purchased this case yet, so will not actually print it until then. I might need to countersink the holes for the 4 screw standoff connections after looking at this again. I also am considering adding another angled plate at the top for extra protection as is shown in 2 of the photos. I used the slotted holes at about 115mm apart for the v-slot connections instead of where the wiring video uses them on the sphinx design. I would have to change the ribbed bottom if I used those holes & 115mm apart seemed wide enough. This is to mount on a sphinx CNC, but the V-slot holes could be any of the other holes. I am using openscad for the design & it is fairly easy to change that. Once I finish this, I will post the design to thingiverse. Think there is about 1/2" gap for the wires to come into the case on the sides or top. It is sized to 218mm in the longest print direction & would need print support. if printed on the longest angled side, you would not need support. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this design.

 

I did a little more rework on this after I realized that I could get rid of my overhangs by adding the standoff to the bottom case and adding nut traps for the M3x20mm screws. I also redid the top fan mount to be able cut different grill patterns. I used a design on thingiverse as a template that had 4 fanguard patterns. By redoing the fan mount it also gave me more opening on the sides for cables so I did not have to cut any out of the sides of the bottom case. I will ponder a few more days before I decide to print it.

While researching the fan grill patterns, I found this interesting page that gives Effects of Grill Patterns on Fan Performance/Noise:
Effects of Grill Patterns on Fan Performance/Noise

 

what are the dimensions of the open case? X and Y, im looking at where I can install it on my Workbee 1050

 

I downloaded the sketchup file & it measures 184mmx110mmx47mm. I took out the extruding screws & nuts for that measurement.

 

Thanks

 

Does the Opencase Bundle ship with the QTY 4 - #4-10 10mm screws, required to mount Xpro V4?

 

Hey mark

Any news on a wiring video for the v4 yet?