Cable routing Bento-Box / USB Anschluss

German

• When reconstructing the bento box, it was imperative to me that the power supply not involve any modification of the X1C, and that the printer remain entirely unaltered
• Connection via a standard USB cable was the only feasible option

• Cable routing was to be implemented via the poop chute

   

• My implementation of the box incorporates an on/off switch with LED, and three USB ports—one USB-A and two USB-C—all connected in parallel
• One USB port serves to connect to the power supply, while the other two will facilitate future expansion such as supplementary lighting

• The USB cable is inserted into one of the bento box’s USB ports, then routed externally to the USB power supply, ensuring no interference with the printer at any point

   

• To this end, four distinct components were designed:

  • 1a_cable_route_right_front_v3
    • Guides the cable from the box upwards, over the cross-member
  • 1b_cable_route_right_rear_v3
    • Continues the routing to the rear, above the cross-member
  • 2_cable_route_near_pooper_v3
    • Secures the cable to the rear wall
  • 3_cable_rout_through_pooper_v3
    • The USB cable is routed externally through the poop chute via a dedicated cable channel
  • 4_cable_rout_outside
    • The cable is diverted from the pooper; from here, cable routing to the USB power supply is unrestricted
  • Additionally, the following was included: 5_bento_basis_connectors.stl
    • The modified lower section of the bento box with fans and my extensions

   

• The printer and USB power supply are plugged into a shared power strip equipped with a switch

• The bento box is activated via its integrated switch; I only employ the bento box when printing with ASA

   

• Assembly

  • See photographs

   

• 3D Printing

  • Given the potential for elevated print chamber temperatures, printing in ASA/ABS or PC is recommended

    Note: 
    While I previously recommended PETG, following today’s four-hour PC print, I must revise this recommendation. The metal rails become excessively warm for PETG. I now print the components in PC (polycarbonate), boasting a heat deflection temperature of 117°C according to Bambu Lab

     

• Bento Box
  • The “BentoBox V2.0 Activated Carbon Filter” by “thrutheframe” served as the foundation, with modifications to the lowest element
    My gratitude for this exceptional model

  • https://makerworld.com/en/models/12786#profileId-24358

     

• Materials
  • USB-A socket
  • USB-C socket
  • Switch with LED, 18mm mounting hole (source unavailable)

English

• When reconstructing the bento box, it was imperative to me that the power supply not involve any modification of the X1C, and that the printer remain entirely unaltered
• Connection via a standard USB cable was the only feasible option

• Cable routing was to be implemented via the poop chute

   

• My implementation of the box incorporates an on/off switch with LED, and three USB ports—one USB-A and two USB-C—all connected in parallel
• One USB port serves to connect to the power supply, while the other two will facilitate future expansion such as supplementary lighting

• The USB cable is inserted into one of the bento box’s USB ports, then routed externally to the USB power supply, ensuring no interference with the printer at any point

   

• To this end, four distinct components were designed:

  • 1a_cable_route_right_front_v3
    • Guides the cable from the box upwards, over the cross-member
  • 1b_cable_route_right_rear_v3
    • Continues the routing to the rear, above the cross-member
  • 2_cable_route_near_pooper_v3
    • Secures the cable to the rear wall
  • 3_cable_rout_through_pooper_v3
    • The USB cable is routed externally through the poop chute via a dedicated cable channel
  • 4_cable_rout_outside
    • The cable is diverted from the pooper; from here, cable routing to the USB power supply is unrestricted
  • Additionally, the following was included: 5_bento_basis_connectors.stl
    • The modified lower section of the bento box with fans and my extensions

   

• The printer and USB power supply are plugged into a shared power strip equipped with a switch

• The bento box is activated via its integrated switch; I only employ the bento box when printing with ASA

   

• Assembly

  • See photographs

     

• 3D Printing
  • Given the potential for elevated print chamber temperatures, printing in ASA/ABS or PC is recommended

  • Note: 
    While I previously recommended PETG, following today’s four-hour PC print, I must revise this recommendation. The metal rails become excessively warm for PETG. I now print the components in PC (polycarbonate), boasting a heat deflection temperature of 117°C according to Bambu Lab

     

• Bento Box
  • The “BentoBox V2.0 Activated Carbon Filter” by “thrutheframe” served as the foundation, with modifications to the lowest element
    My gratitude for this exceptional model

  • https://makerworld.com/en/models/12786#profileId-24358

     

• Materials
  • USB-A socket
  • USB-C socket
  • Switch with LED, 18mm mounting hole (source unavailable)