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White LED strip (add-on)

White LED strip (add-on)

White LED strip (add-on)
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White LED strip (add-on)
 Difficulty
Easy
 Steps
31
 Available languages
CSPLDEITFR
Additional tools
Additional tools
Tools that are not included but can make assembly easier, especially when installing add-ons.
Additional tools:
Side cutters for cutting zip ties and removing the nylon rivets
Optional parts
Optional parts
Optional parts
We have designed enhancements that are not shipped by default in the kit, but you can print them out and add them to the enclosure during assembly. Fasteners are already included in the kit.
Print out the parts before you start assembly.
To see the full list of the parts, please visit our collection at Printables.com.
Removing the side arm
Removing the side arm
Removing the side arm
Grasp the Spool-holder-r and turn clockwise to unlock it and remove it from the MINI Enclosure.
Disconnecting the cables
Disconnecting the cables
Disconnecting the cables
Pull the power cord handle towards you to release and disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
If the space is difficult to access, move the printer closer to the front, avoiding scratches on the panels.
If necessary, disconnect an ethernet cable.
Disconnect the USB extension cable from the right side of the printer.
Uninstalling the printer
Uninstalling the printer
Uninstalling the printer
Uninstalling the printer
From the front side of the MINI Enclosure:
Move the heatbed towards you.
Carefully take the printer.
Carefully pull the printer out of the MINI Enclosure with the base facing backwards. Be EXTRA CAREFUL when doing this:
Ensure the X-end and aluminum Z-axis profile pass through the right and left cutouts of the front opening. Use EXTRA CAUTION to avoid damaging the printer or enclosure.
Hold the heatbed with your left hand to prevent it from sliding down and getting damaged on the bottom plate.
During pulling out the printer, look carefully at all sides of the printer to ensure that nothing is in the way (e.g., cables, motors, etc.).
Ensure that no parts of the printer touch the side panels to avoid scratches.
Put the printer aside.
Guiding the PSU cable
Guiding the PSU cable
Guiding the PSU cable
Guiding the PSU cable
Push the PSU cable through the circle hole in the rear of the Enclosure.
Exercise caution when handling anything inside the enclosure. There are sharp metal plates, so avoid injury.
Guide the cable along the rear side of the Enclosure and secure it using three zip ties through the perforations. Do not overtighten the zip ties, you can damage the cable.
Guide the PSU cable along the left side of the Enclosure and secure it with the three zip ties.
Releasing the front foot
Releasing the front foot
Releasing the front foot
Releasing the front foot
Guide the PSU cable with the connector through the front circle hole out of the Enclosure.
Release and remove both M3x12 screws.
Reposition the foot as show. Push the PSU cable into the cable channel.
Push the PSU cable into the cable channel.
Securing the front foot
Securing the front foot
Securing the front foot
Close the foot back to its original position and align the holes.
Secure the foot by inserting back the M3x12 screws and tighten them firmly.
White LED strip: parts preparation
White LED strip: parts preparation
White LED strip: parts preparation
White LED strip: parts preparation
For the following steps, please prepare:
LED Stick Board (1x)
WARNING: Make sure to protect the electronics against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always unpack the electronics right before you need them!
LED diffuser (1x)
LED Stick Bracket (3x)
M3x18 screw (3x)
M3n nut (3x)
Assembling the LED strip
Assembling the LED strip
Assembling the LED strip
Assembling the LED strip
Insert the M3n nut into each LED Stick Bracket.
The nut must be completely embedded in the printed part and flush with the surface of the part. Insufficient embedment of the nut can cause problems when mounting in the enclosure.
Slide the lower slot of the LED Stick Bracket on the LED Stick Board and align the bracket against the first hole in the LED Stick Board closest to the (white) LED stick connector.
Avoid sliding the bracket over chips and diodes! It can be fatally damaged.
Push the LED Stick Bracket all the way on the LED Stick Board.
Use this procedure for all three LED Stick Brackets.
Assembling the LED strip
Assembling the LED strip
Assembling the LED strip
Remove the protection films from both sides of the LED diffuser.
Push the LED diffuser into the LED Stick Brackets. Use the upper slot.
The orientation of the LED diffuser doesn't matter. The part is symmetrical.
Mounting the LED strip
Mounting the LED strip
Mounting the LED strip
Mounting the LED strip
From now on, we will demonstrate LED mounting on the printer without the door panel for better visibility. Please note, do not remove the door panel from your printer. The printer in the pictures will be shown without door panel for improved visualization for the customers.
From the inside of the enclosure, attach the LED strip assembly so that the LED stick brackets are aligned precisely with the screws. Attach the back side (the side without the diffuser).
Make sure, the LED connector is facing down.
Secure the LED panel from the outside of the frame with three M3x18 screws. Tighten them firmly but gently.
Guiding the LED cable
Guiding the LED cable
Guiding the LED cable
Guiding the LED cable
Connect the LED cable to the connector on the bottom of the LED strip.
Guide the zip tie through the perforation in the front left profile and secure the LED cable using the zip tie. Do not overtighten the zip-tie.
Guide the LED cable through the hole in the bottom panel out of the MINI Enclosure.
Basic Board: parts preparation
Basic Board: parts preparation
Basic Board: parts preparation
For the following steps, please prepare:
Basic Board Cover (1x)
Basic board (1x)
M3w serrated lock washer (2x)
M3nS nut (2x)
M3x12 screw (2x)
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Mount the M3nS nut on the M3x12 screw. Attach it in a few threads on the tip of the screw.
Push the screw with the nut all the way into the same shape hole inside the Basic Board Cover.
Remove the screw from the nut.
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Installing the Basic Board
Use the same procedure for both slots in the Basic Board Cover.
If you already have an Advanced filtration system installed, leave the filtration cable in the Basic board slot labeled FAN.
Connect the LED cable to the Basic Board slot labeled LED.
Place the Basic Board into the Basic Board Cover and align the holes on both parts.
Mounting the Basic Board
Mounting the Basic Board
Mounting the Basic Board
Mounting the Basic Board
From the inside the Enclosure, insert two M3x12 screw through the front profile.
Attach two M3w serrated lock washer on the screws.
Take the Basic Board assembly and align the holes with the screws in the profile.
Attach the Basic Board assembly to the screws and tighten the screws from the inside.
PSU holder: parts preparation (optional)
PSU holder: parts preparation (optional)
PSU holder: parts preparation (optional)
PSU holder: parts preparation (optional)
These steps are only for LED strip and Advanced filtration system owners only. The smaller PSU space is for those with additional Delta PSU. Otherwise, skip to 
Installing the printer
For the next steps, please prepare:
PSU-holder (1x) this part is not included in the package, you will need to print it out from Printables.com
Add-on PSU-holder-A (1x) this part is not included in the package, you will need to print it out from Printables.com
Add-on PSU-holder-B (1x) this part is not included in the package, you will need to print it out from Printables.com
M3x8 screw (2x)
M3n nut (2x)
Zip-tie (1x)
PSU holder preparation (optional)
PSU holder preparation (optional)
PSU holder preparation (optional)
These steps are only for LED strip and Advanced filtration system owners only. The smaller PSU space is for those with additional Delta PSU.
Attach the Add-on PSU-holder-A to the rails on the PSU-holder.
Attach the Add-on PSU-holder-B to the rails on the PSU-holder.
Attaching the PSU holder (optional)
Attaching the PSU holder (optional)
Attaching the PSU holder (optional)
Attaching the PSU holder (optional)
Remove the nylon rivet on the left bottom corner.
Hint: use a Side cutters from inside the enclosure to push the nylon rivet out
From the inside of the enclosure, insert two M3x8 screws through the cut-outs.
Attach the PSU-holder on the screws.
Secure the screws from the inside.
Securing the PSUs (optional)
Securing the PSUs (optional)
Securing the PSUs (optional)
Securing the PSUs (optional)
Insert the printer PSU into the PSU-holder.
Insert the add-on PSU into the PSU-holder.
Secure the cables together with a zip-tie.
Installing the printer
Installing the printer
Installing the printer
Installing the printer
Carefully insert the printer inside the enclosure with its base facing forward. When doing so, be EXTRA CAREFUL to:
Ensure the X-end and aluminum Z-axis profile pass through the right and left cutouts of the front opening. Use EXTRA CAUTION to avoid damaging the printer or enclosure.
Hold the heatbed with your left hand to prevent it from sliding down and getting damaged on the bottom plate.
During insertion, carefully watch all sides of the printer to ensure nothing is in the way (e.g., cables, motors, etc.).
Carefully place the printer on its feet. We will adjust the exact position later on.
Ensure that no parts of the printer touch the side panels to avoid scratches.
Connecting the cables
Connecting the cables
Connecting the cables
From the back of the printer, connect the PSU power cable. See the correct orientation of the cable.
If the space is difficult to access, move the printer closer to the front, avoiding scratches on the panels.
If necessary, connect an ethernet cable, which is optional.
Connect the USB extension cable from the right side of the printer.
That's it
That's it
That's it! Well done. You have successfully installed the LED panel in your Original Prusa MINI Enclosure. Now let's put it to the test.
On the Basic board cover, press the LIGHT button.
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