Control Box

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This is a housing for the various controls and information I want on my 3D printer. The top display holds the Reprap Discount full graphic display (lcd12864), and the ramps kit should be mounted on the midplate. There is a mount for a Raspberry Pi 3B on the back upper wall, that would be for octoprint. Below is mounting space for an ATX PSU, which should be configured to be turned on and off with a toggle on the front panel. There are 3 holes for volt/amp meter displays, which I will connect to the two 12v rails and the 5v rails. In my case, i will be using the always-on 5v circuit (purple atx wire) to power octopi. Run the negative side of the 12v rails thru a shunt for the amp meter, and the positive side of the 12v rails thru a 20amp fuse each. Then use a terminal block to provide a place to connect your electronics. There is enough space on the midplate for the ramps package, as well as a mosfet for the heatbed. I plan to add a exterior panel on the right side panel with connectors for steppers, thermistors, and heated parts, so i can disconnect it from printer if needed. Print Settings Printer: Anet A8 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 100% Notes: I am printing this in PLA, but other materials should be fine. This is an early version of the project, so problems may yet arise. I used several bits to integrate the Pi and the Ramps, and I lost track of whose parts I used. If you note where credit should be given, post a comment and i will make sure to give credit where it is due.