I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on your new camera location. I too have been struggling to find a good way to mount my Logitech Webcam on my enclosed XL.
I print predominately with PETG, but i have been able to greatly reduce the kind of warping you describe at the end by running my bed temperature at 95c first layer and 80c for the rest.
Quick question: what material are your room boxes printed from? I haven't printed PLA with the enclosure closed, so just wondering if that's PLA or PETG or...? Regarding the camera: I looked at this location as well, and I do think it's probably the best spot inside the enclosure, at least for a camera of any significant size. The thing I didn't like too much about it is that the printer tool heads are quite bulky, and they have the part cooling fan on the side towards the camera as well. For the time being, I've mounted my camera outside the enclosure, in the back right corner just above the #4 and #5 filament sensors. I do get glare there, but the nice thing about that angle is I think it's the least obstructed view of the active print area. I'm considering this a quick, temporary solution until we find out if the rumors of a Prusa camera are true and where it will go. If the rear location ends up being more permanent, I may try to make a blackout box that will cover the camera and a portion of the side window to get rid of the glare.
The roomboxes are PLA. Yes I agree the toolheads take up a lot of room with their full movement. So it's hard to find a space for a camera. That sounds like a good place. Yes I am wondering what Prusa has planned. Thanks!
@@MikeKobb Definitely not. For example polycarbonate panels is the recommended material over acrylic for green houses now. Especially since polycarbonate can be made UV resistant. Acrylic is less prone to scratching but not impact resistance in this case. Sam reason why suitcases are also made from polycarbonate.
Can we get a long term review on your experience with the Prusa XL so far? Thanks!
Good idea. Let me work on this. Thanks!
Nice work! You could spray paint the cord black.
Good idea. Thank you!
I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on your new camera location. I too have been struggling to find a good way to mount my Logitech Webcam on my enclosed XL.
So far I have really been liking it. I am using the Prusa app and like to see what is happening when I get notifications. Thank you!
I print predominately with PETG, but i have been able to greatly reduce the kind of warping you describe at the end by running my bed temperature at 95c first layer and 80c for the rest.
Ok I'll check that out. Thank you!
Quick question: what material are your room boxes printed from? I haven't printed PLA with the enclosure closed, so just wondering if that's PLA or PETG or...?
Regarding the camera: I looked at this location as well, and I do think it's probably the best spot inside the enclosure, at least for a camera of any significant size. The thing I didn't like too much about it is that the printer tool heads are quite bulky, and they have the part cooling fan on the side towards the camera as well. For the time being, I've mounted my camera outside the enclosure, in the back right corner just above the #4 and #5 filament sensors. I do get glare there, but the nice thing about that angle is I think it's the least obstructed view of the active print area. I'm considering this a quick, temporary solution until we find out if the rumors of a Prusa camera are true and where it will go. If the rear location ends up being more permanent, I may try to make a blackout box that will cover the camera and a portion of the side window to get rid of the glare.
Just be aware, exposing electronics to extra heat will reduce their lifespan. It may be negligible, but it will ne some.
The roomboxes are PLA. Yes I agree the toolheads take up a lot of room with their full movement. So it's hard to find a space for a camera. That sounds like a good place. Yes I am wondering what Prusa has planned. Thanks!
Just curious can you put a small of a tint like cars or anti reflective film on it ?
That's a good idea. Especially now that the camera is inside. It would be nice to have it darkened a little. Thanks!
Couldn't you fix the camera where it was in the first place, but bolt it to the acrylic cover so the camera swings up with it?
Yes I could attach it to the door of the enclosure. But I was having a hard time seeing inside because of the reflections. Thanks!
It would be easy to take a black sharpie and just color the camera cable
Good idea. Thank you!
You would think with the cost of the printer, A camera would be fitted as standard by Prusa.
I agree! Thank you!
Yikes for using acrylic instead of polycarbonate on such an expensive enclosure.
Acrylic is generally considered a better material for window-type applications, isn't it? It's also less prone to scratching.
@@MikeKobb Definitely not. For example polycarbonate panels is the recommended material over acrylic for green houses now. Especially since polycarbonate can be made UV resistant. Acrylic is less prone to scratching but not impact resistance in this case. Sam reason why suitcases are also made from polycarbonate.
I'll see how it holds up! Thank you!