Intel NUC cover

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Intel released the STEP and DFX files for their NUC cases. This file is a STL conversion of those files. I have attached the original STEP file, the coveted STL file, and the repaired STL file. I have included photos of the quick test print I did of the model in ABS. They are a bit rough, but that is more the manner of the print than the model itself. The warped corner still makes me cringe, but that happens when you don't properly prep your print surface. I plan on tinkering with this a bit more so i'll add photos as we go. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 4 Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 100 Notes: This is a simple straight froward print. The critical aspect is your bed adhesion and removal technique. The visible face of the cover needs to be printed face down so plan your materials and removal technique accordingly. You don't want to give yourself extra post processing work if you mar it during the bed removal. My test print was just a quick print in ABS and I had some marks on the face due to a rough removal. Nothing serious. In the future we plan to add designs and logos to the face side which will make the print more difficult. Our tentative plan is to print cover face up with support on the inside to minimize post processing on the cover face. How I Designed This This is a printable conversion of an open released file from Intel for the INTEL NUC case cover. I have added the original released file from Intel, but it can also be found here:http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-replaceable-lid.html I converted the file by loading it into Autodesk Fusion 360. I then exported it as a STL file. I used Netfab Basic to clean up the STL file. I then reexported it as a new STL file. This process was new to me so I need to thank r\3dprinting group over on Reddit and user ubermeisters for thier help.