MiniStudio Flex - your modular lightbox, studio

Introduction

Here I'd like to present my MiniStudio Flex. It's very easy to assemble and disassemble. The MiniStudio Flex can also be easily expanded with additional panels.

There are already many studios here, but most are printed in one piece – but then I have the problem of where to put this huge box when I don't need it. So I came up with what I consider to be a simple and modular version. This studio can be expanded as desired and can also be quickly disassembled and stored in a space-saving manner – for example, under the printer.

For the MiniStudio Flex you need only some panels - e.g. 3 pieces - and at least 6 corner connectors - thats all. I do not have a lot of different panels and/or connectors and so on like other projects. I think - keep it simple - is better.

While photographing the images for this project, I had to repeatedly disassemble and reassemble the MiniStudio Flex. So now I know from my experience that it can be assembled and disassembled quickly. The panels have a black backing to prevent light from shining through the panels from behind. But I still managed to keep the plates from being too thick.

One panel measures 230x230 mm. This means that the MiniStudio Flex, in its smallest configuration, measures 230x230x230 mm. Maybe I should create a print profile for the A1 Mini or H2D? For this, only the plate needs to be adjusted; the rest remains the same.

The example images were created in the MiniStudio Flex. You can see two of my other popular projects here: the Stylish passthrough cone and the Bambu 4-in-1 PTFE adapter holder for all wishes.

But to get here, it took me several days to develop a good plug-in connection through various iterations and test prints. Therefore, I would also appreciate a boost.

Usage Examples

You can find examples of how to use the MiniStudio Flex in the comments - and, of course, among my models as well. I would also like to link to a video here by user Khelthorn, who - in my view - has built an impressively large setup using the MiniStudio Flex with at least 29 panels. He also demonstrates an interesting way to use the panels as a base plate for a turntable.

Print profiles

I put the individual parts into different print profiles because you might just need a new plate or a few new connectors from time to time. For the prints - especially for the connectors - you should use well-calibrated filament. Everything will fit together perfectly as long as the printer can largely maintain the dimensions.

MiniStudioFlex_panel.3mf	The panel For all sites you just need this panel. The panel has a filament change on layer 5. If you do not want the change just delete it. I don't know whats happend if you do not have a AMS. I couldn't find a way also to insert a break for a manual filament change. Maybe someone from you know what happend without an AMS? For the panel I suggest a PLA Matte filament for the studio-site. I have used Sunlu PLA Matte white and black. For my black panel I just used the black filament and removed the change.
MiniStudioFlex_corner_connectors.3mf	Corner connector Here you have the corner connector. In the profile are 6 of them which you need for 3 panels. I suggest to print it in PTEG because of the pressure on the two sites. When you first try out the connectors, you might think they're a little difficult to fit. But that quickly improves.
MiniStudioFlex_flat_connector.3mf	Flat connector If you want to expand your studio with additional panels (e.g., as in the picture on the right), you'll need the flat connectors. For one panel, you need two connectors. If you want to connect another panel on the left, you'll need two more flat connectors. Therefore, the print profile includes 4 flat connectors. Note: You'll also need two corner connectors for the resulting corner. I suggest to print it in PTEG because of the pressure on the two sites. When you first try out the connectors, you might think they're a little difficult to fit. But that quickly improves.
MiniStudioFlex_connector_removal_tool.3mf	Connector removal tool In my initial tests, it wasn't easy to remove the corner connectors from the boards, especially. So I developed a tool that allows the connectors to be removed in seconds. I have printed it also in PTEG like the connectors, but I think PLA should also work.

More Ideas

The project is not finished yet. I'm thinking about further development steps, but since they all take time, I can't do everything at once. The more boosts I get and the more the project is well-received, the more I enjoy continuing to work on it. Please help me with your comments on what would be most important to you. Follow me so you don't miss out on further developments.