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 …

Nice work looks really good. The little dragon peaking over the back was a nice touch.

Wait, did you use PLA to print the main body? How will it handle heat?

Yes, I printed the main body directly with PLA, and the panels are PC sheets. As long as the chamber temperature stays below 50°C, I think it’s fine—most of the time I don’t print materials that need special insulation. So regular PLA/PETG/TPU is already enough. I’ll add a small thermometer to monit…

Hi, great work. Is there a recomended Thickness/strength for the PC?

:+1::+1: +1 This post! I have just completed this specific mod, using the IKEA 45L (12 Gallon US) plastic bin. That cost me $8 at IKEA. I printed the OPEN frame version, which does NOT require you to remove ANYTHING. It just slips over the top, with cutouts for the PTFE/USB. I must say this is a …

Installation tutorial（安装教程）.pdf (756.9 KB) Assembly tutorial diagram: Step1 Install parts: 1~5, Connectors : A/B/C/D/F 安装零件1~5；连接件： A/B/C/D/F [06] [01] Step2 Install parts: 6~9 ; Connectors : A/B/D 安装零件 6~9（前门框）；连接件： A/B/C/D [02] Step3 Install parts: 10~11 ; Conn…

圆柱形物体尺寸不能用M5x3来表示，M是特指公制螺纹的。应该是Φ5x3，当然这个字符不好打，可以简化说 D5x3

HAHAHA, it’s just hard to type, so I got lazy!! “D” is an easy-to-get way—I’ll just copy your symbol!!

Top Design, but for me unintrested because of the design from the polycarbonat.

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Simon_Zhi February 28, 2026, 6:53am 59

Good idea—I’ll consider adding it when I make revisions.

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