Project Introduction: I’m an early-bird U1 owner and didn’t buy the top cover—so I’m going to design my own with acrylic and printed parts. Hoping to come up with something fun. (a.k.a. filling the hole … ) [image] Before： [11111111] After： [f8fd1c2ddea2a79483c85a33950f178e]

Here is the final version appearance effect that has been tested so far. U1 TOP COVER - MakerWorld This version uses magnetic door closure; apply a 1 mm-thick, 10 mm-wide strip of EVA tape to the frame. Here is 3MF： U1 TOP_COVER_for SMOrca.zip (3.4 MB)(2026-01-01) [image] Top Part STP：You …

My plan is to make the front panel transparent, magnetic, and removable; the left and right panels will also be detachable (though I’m inclined to offer a retrofit option). Later you could add an air-filter fan as needed. [image]

———————————————————————— Quick update：2025-12-11 The main structure is preliminarily completed; next, I’ll design the door frame and expansion parts. [image]

Here is another project: Reddit - The heart of the internet [Screenshot_20251212-211840~2] https://makerworld.com/de/models/2100838-snapmaker-u1-cover#profileId-2271872

Ufff a mí me llega en febrero… estoy deseando ver cómo haces esa tapa… me gusta el diseño y la idea de que no haya que quitar toda la tapa para hacer mantenimiento, es la razón por la que no compréa tapa original… porque me estorbaria al quitarla.

I’m printing the parts these days; I’ll install and test them in a couple of days. [image]

Tiene muy buena pinta. ¿Como cortarás el policarbonato / cristal con esa forma?

PC board is heat-resistant, but it can’t be processed well with a laser, so CNC is required. I don’t have a CNC machine, so I had it machined by someone else. I will organize the CAD drawings and include them in the post later. Use a standard 3.17 mm drill bit. [image]

Acrylic requires a carbon laser, but the other issue is the size of the laser bed, which is quite limiting. If possible, keep the pieces small; it’s always a good idea.

Okay, I’ll finish testing the first version first, then consider reducing the size of the side transparent panels later.

tb购买的话可以让他们加工好

U1 Top-Cover Mod

U1 Toolchanger

Baturro December 16, 2025, 6:29am 26

It looks very good. How will you cut the polycarbonate/glass into that shape?

Topic		Replies	Views
Collection thread：U1 Top-Cover Mod U1 Featured Showcase Collection U1 , Modification , Hardware	46	9228	June 18, 2026
Snapmaker at Rapid + TCT 2026 – Free Tickets Available News and Announcements	33	745	April 16, 2026
Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Update – Useful Info for Backers Update - U1 Toolchanger	29	2028	January 18, 2026
Snapmaker U1 Showcase U1 Featured Showcase Collection	64	4295	January 8, 2026
Maker Tuesday \| Snapmaker U1 Feature Highlights and Discussion U1 Toolchanger	30	1997	August 8, 2025

U1 Top-Cover Mod

Related topics