cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2026026
The box is not printed as a single piece, but 6 modular plates joined with dovetail joints. Individual plates are relatively flimsy, but once assembled the box is rock solid.
This way, it is much faster to print, and is stronger since the layer lines are protected. It also let me experiment with infill for some cool effects.
Closer look at the top pattern
Front pattern
You can’t see from the images, but each plate is printed without top layers, which make it even faster to print and use even less filament, compared to a vertical wall of the same weight.
The back
Gyroid air vent
That’s the neat thing! If passive convection can’t do the job, I just have to print a new top plate with fan mount.
True. Is it glued together or do the joints just hold it all together?
It is held together completely by the joint. These dovetail joint are known to be very strong reliable.
Also Im guessing you just printed the box, not the little black and red connectors, or the black piece that holds the screen or the little yellow buttons? Just wondering as I might try something similar some day.
Yes.