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Bespoke heated and insulated cabinet for a resin 3D printer.
A7er:
I like the idea of using foam for a box. I did try a 15 watt fridge bulb, it raised the temp by 3 degrees, but in a well insulated box it think it could do better.
Lee
ddmckee54:
If you can get a 15W fridge bulb, why not use 3 of them? Then you've of 45W of heat input in your box, you might even get more even heating by spreading them out. Like PJPickard, use a standard off the shelf dimmer for control. It won't be temperature regulated, and they aren't QUITE a dime a dozen - but they're close. Or if you're so inclined, build yourself an Arduino controlled temperature regulation system - like this one. https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/MrRoboto19/electric-kiln-controller-f5c633 (I swiped the link from Fokerty.) It's for a kiln, but that's kinda what you're building, just low temperature.
Don
Bluechip:
A terrarium heater :thinking: .... various sorts .... an eg.:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FRM3DHH/ref=emc_b_5_t
Comes with temp. control.
Depends how much of your treasury contents you want to throw at it .
Dave
Mcgyver:
Please, its an environmental chamber, a bespoke environment chamber. :)
I just went through this, so might be able to save you time and heartache. here's a reasonably cheap amazon solution that works perfectly. It took several thermostat attempts to get one that works, but this one is accurate and works perfectly. East to set high and low. Foam board with duct tape, done so it folds flat for storing. You are running perfectly for less than 100 dollarettes with no futzing about or anything to build and I think, fairly safe.
I may make some clips to ensure the top stays in place, so far have just put few pounds of steel on the top above the front piece. (not reason it shouldn't stay in place, but it feels more solid this way). There is a remote thermocoupler from the thermostat that sits inside the box. I'm careful to place the heater with nothing too close to it. I'll put the bottle of resin in and run it for a few hours before doing a print.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08XNW34G4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07V6M4MSN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
crueby:
Add some nice windows and a small door, and its a bespoke shop-elf appartment!
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