There appears to be very little information on the planned top enclosure, shown below. Please can more information be provided on this and the other addons so that backers can make more informed decisions?
Hi! The Top Cover is currently still in the prototype stage. It includes an air purification system (HEPA + activated carbon) and passive chamber heating, capable of maintaining a chamber temperature of up to 50 °C. We will share any additional information with all backers as it becomes available.
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Hi Sherry, do you think it would be safe to modify printer for higher chamber temp of up to 65 degrees for high temperature materials?
Hi! The chamber temperature still needs more testing, so we cannot confirm support for 65°C at this stage.
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So it doesn’t heat actively but can it cool actively? Will I need to remove the top cover or open the front door of the printer when printing things like PLA?
Is the carbon filter fitted to a fan exhausting into the room, so the printer draws air in and filters it before expelling?
Is negative pressure maintained for all target chamber temperatures and materials to ensure the printer does not give off VOCs?
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These are really good questions.
I hope the filter has a slide that lets you exhaust either out of the chamber (to keep it cool) or back into the chamber (to keep it warm). Even if it’s manual to do so.
Or something like this.
Hi @Sherry it would be great to get an official answer or indication if these things are finalised.
Hi Daniel,
- There is a chamber cooling fan and an intake vent. Whether you need to open the top cover or the front door when printing materials like PLA is still being tested.
- Yes.
- Negative pressure cannot be maintained, but the filter can help capture VOCs that are generated.
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