Modular Lid Extension for X1 Series Printers by V3 Precision

V3 Precision

3D Printer>3D Printer Accessories

Print Profile(4)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

PLA, PLA_CF 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

10.2 h

3 plates

4.7(15)

Full Assembly, 4 Plates, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

11.6 h

4 plates

4.6(12)

ASA, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

10.4 h

3 plates

4.3(3)

Slide Cover, 3 colors, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

1.6 h

1 plate

4.5(2)

Boost

360

444

Released

Description

Updates have been added (see below)

This Lid Extension is similar to the first version. It has been redesigned for printability with minimal support. It also fits the needs of the X1 series, mainly power and wire access at the rear.

Again, the assembly is simple and is now more modular. The unit now has the four corners that can be printed upright for a better radius on the rear corners. This leaves sides that are equal in length.

The sides (Front, Rear, Left and Right) are interchangeable so custom cutouts and features can be added for future designs. You can replace a side without having to print the entire assembly.

This first release is the base design.

It will include the Rear side with a 3/8” hole for cable egress and a plug if you not going to use it right away (or you can use a blank side).
It will include a blank Front side and a Front side with a cutout to fit a Hygrometer/temp as an option.
The Left and Right sides in the base model are blank. Later options could include vents in later releases.
All of the sides are embossed with identifiers (RR, RL, FR, FL corners and L, R, Rear, Front sides)
You can use M3-.05 screws to fasten everything together
Use weather stripping (1/2” x 1/16”) for the top lid. Do not cover the clearance on the Front side (clearance for the hardware on the lid)

Update 1

Added Front side option (side_front_led_control.stl) to give an option to use the LED Strip used on the P1 series. The BOM (Rev 2) has been updated to show the added option and the source for the LED Strip.

Update 2

Added the side vent options (side_left_vent_x1 and side_right_vent_x1) and added another front side option (side_front_led_hygro_x1) which provides cut-outs for the LED control and Hygrometer.

I printed with ASA with no problems. I had better looking results with PLA-CF with a nice matte finish. Of course, you can choose whatever color you want.

No specific LED strip is referenced.

Choose an LED strip and use an external power source (USB, 12V or 24V)
An option is the BL LED Controller. It needs 24V power supply and mounts on the rear of the printer.

(I will be installing the BL LED Controller and flashing the firmware in an upcoming video, so stay tuned)

The Print Profile will be on three plates.

For more information, be sure to watch the YouTube videos:

Documentation (2)

Bill of Materials (2)

Lid Extension X1 BOM Rev 2.pdf

Lid Extension X1 BOM Rev 3_a2962ac5-6448-4138-95d7-4f2a75bdf870.pdf

Comment & Rating (47)

@chase.chou

What are these tabs meant for? I found that in my printer, the ptfe tube that goes along the cable chain gets caught on this tab if it prints far enough to the right of the build plate. I've modified the part to remove the tabs to avoid this, but still wondering what these were intended for...

@Karlgabel116

Had the same question myself. May be the routing tabs for power routing from the back to the LED switch. They are used with tie wrap. The X1C needs to get power from the outside since that model does not have USB built in.

@john.amedeo

I used them as cable tie secure points for routing the led power.

@Compulsive3D

Boosted

Printed perfectly. Nice addition to my p1p. Will be making another one soon for my x1 carbon

@dwirkowski

Printed great! The slides seem to work fine on my print. Just make sure your flow ratio is dialed in. Even a slightly high ratio could cause clearance issues. Now I'm on to mounting the LEDs.

@elliott.scott.r

Print Profile

PLA, PLA_CF 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Printed nice. Have the wrong lights. Thanks much

@john.amedeo

Instructions could definitely be better and the vent covers needed to be scaled to to 102% but overall a nice model.

@user_3756112297

Print Profile

Slide Cover, 3 colors, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

I changed colors on mine to blue instead of green as my whole top is green. Eith these or the top pieces need a bit more clearance as their are extremely hard to slide.

(Edited)

@user_3756112297

Print Profile

Full Assembly, 4 Plates, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Instructions for installing LED light strip and controlscoukd be better. The slides for the cents are too tight. Otherwise, great design and print.

(Edited)

@socalmiles

I dont think I noticed the back bracket for the led power switch in any of these files. I pulled it from your other lid extension post. I'm going to try to print this is ASA. Admitedly not to familiar yet with ASA or ABS but only one way to get there...

@Ruthless

Does anyone have any ideas why when I turn on my LEDS (bought the exact same ones listed in the BOM) they flash on and off slowly. They're plugged into the P1S USB plug inside the machine.

@jess.estridge

Boosted

Print went great!