Collection thread：U1 Top-Cover Mod

[CrazyIvan]

@RepairAndTinker

I did a lot of searching for U1 models of the machine itself, which is what was discussed and haven’t found anything close to a U1 CAD file.

So you didn’t find this?:

• If you want to design the top cover yourself, here’s the 3D model of the U1 enclosure and key structures I reverse-engineered, packed as an STP file.

U1 Top-Cover Mod

My machine has arrived—time to start detailed planning for the top enclosure. Quick update： 1.What material should I use for the printed parts? I checked with the staff: the chamber temperature can go up to 60 °C, so PLA is out . Unless you plan to never print high-temp materials in winter. So pick a filament whose glass-transition temperature is above 60 °C. The cheap, easy choices are ABS, PC, or PETG. 2.Besides acrylic, are there any other options for the clear cover? I asked a few fri…