As I mentioned in the shelf realization, the next step is making the drawers. Now I'll show you how it turned out.
Note: the original drawer models are slightly wider than my version. My shelf is designed to fit the width of the standard riser that comes with the Qidi Box. It's exactly 40 cm wide. Both drawers, when put together, are about 3 mm wider, so I had to slightly adjust the model to fit my project.
This is a great and well-designed design for a simple riser for the Qidi Box. However, I had to edit the riser width because, once assembled, both pieces would have been about 3 millimeters too wide. I used the stock riser from the Qidi Q2 printer, which came with the Qidi Box, and drilled the appropriate 8 mm diameter holes in the right places.
By providing the assembly model in .step format, I also plan to print accessory drawers. (edited)
@Trurl Awesome mod! I'm glad you were able to at least modify the original riser. Can I ask for clarification whether the riser is too wide on the X axis like I think you're saying? I didn't have any fitment issues personally but it seems like others may be having them so I'm trying to get everything fixed up; kinda got me wondering if newer units are slightly different dimensionally. If its just a few mm it'd be easy to adjust the model to fit.
Let me know!
Thanks
@ccd_ Thanks for your feedback. It turns out your model is 1.6mm wider on each side, for a total of about 3mm of expansion. I don't know how this compares to your Razer design, but I used the original Razer that came with the Qidi Box, drilling the appropriate 8mm diameter holes. Since both the printer and this Razer are 40cm wide, I had to slightly modify your design in the X axis, i.e., in width. The Y and Z axes remained unchanged. All the components fit perfectly; the drawers required some sanding to slide freely. Since the original drawer model, laid flat on the printer's build plate, didn't fit within the allowable dimensions, I modified the drawer front to be flat and added a separate knob.
If you'd like, I can send you the modified files for your review and possible corrections.
Best regards
Can i use the shelfs parts on the riser that came with my qidi 2 combo or do i have to print this riser as well to make the shelf work
@Eman_4537718 You'll need the riser as well. Unfortunately the included Q2 riser doesn't have slots good enough to fashion a riser for it (And I made this model prior to having a riser in hand as well).
@Eman_4537718 It is possible , I made it. You have to make some holes 8mm diameter in right places into stock riser to properly set shelfs and this is it!
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@ChristophHub_4348270 Using google translate to respond but you may need to give it a good push to get it to fit in; its supposed to be tight to make a better seal.
needed a little size adjustment for my Q2 for some reason but other than that fitted together really well. love how much more subtle and compact it is compared to the popular altnernative
Hi, on the package download, there is a drawer section on top, can these be printed seperately?
@monka_4441963 Are you talking about the ZIP or from the step file? The zip is outdated atm and contains older parts. the STEP does include shelf units I haven't printed or tested but they should be printable seperately.
@ccd_ it may have been the step file, not sure which to be honest. do you have any pictures or details on where the external spool holder sits?
Are you able to edit this so that it mounts to the riser that ships with the box?
@louisville13_4258756 Unfortunately not; the shelf uses pegs to attach to riser that the provided riser doesn't have room for.
@ccd_ which rise did you design this for?
Great work! However, there are a few errors in the dimensions of the mating parts. For example, the height of the platform pins is almost 2 mm greater than the depth of the corresponding holes in the side parts. See the screenshots.
@AlexeyAndree_4071924 Odd, may have forgotten to update the file once I redid the shape of the platform. Previously they were through holes in the L+R platforms. Ill try and fix this today!
Appreciate the heads up!
@AlexeyAndree_4071924 Should be updated now! Thanks again for letting me know!
Really like this one and starting to work on it. Questions and suggestions please:
How did you print the 'platforms'? As designed it looks like it will take quite a few supports on the large connecting platforms (not sure why but there's an offset on the top and of course the whole overhang if printed as in the model file).
I can't see the purpose of the 'platform'? Almost all the weight is on either side of the Box and therefore the riser. Could I eliminate a bunch of the material (like have two smaller planks that connect the two sides of the platform)? I only know how to use TinkerCad, really wish I could make use of the STEP file, thanks for providing it!
Can the top glass still slide backwards on this riser? I saw the other post about using a riser on the Plus 4 without issues. I have the Q2 (and X-Max 3 and Q1 - all have this issue) and the stock riser that comes with the Box has sliding vents on both sides (not the front - it should) and with them open I still have to open the front door or the box temp will rise from the heated bed (70 for PETG) without having vents open and front door open. If the top glass can be slid back, this is not ideal in the summer with A/C running, it would help.
@DaveinTXK_1463626 Hi there. The platforms are printed oriented almost like an L to minimize support usage with the main platform middle section printed flat. It was made this way to reinforce against the layer lines to prevent collapsing under load. It was also made this way with the size limitation of the Q2 in mind. Admittedly I did make this prior to having any dimensions of information of the box as there were substantial shipping delays with it. I initially tested the weight loading with filament boxes which definitely wasn't accurate to how the box distributes weight (more towards the sides rather than in the middle). The platform was made this way to prevent inward and outward bowing as much as possible and to also assist in reinforcing how the left and right platform are printed (upright; weakest against the direction they're experiencing force)
I honestly need to refine it a bit more like exporting the models in the correct printing orientation as well as update the STEP file to the most updated version. I have unfortunately been very busy as of late and had barely any time to fool with it admittedly. I'm going to try and get everything bundled up here within the next month if possible as well as possibly re-write some of the instructions.
And yes, the glass still can slide backwards with this with no problems, I did initially have a problem with the riser itself lifting causing it to "jam up" but I have since fixed that. I do need to honestly beef up the sliding vent holes in the front but they haven't been a priority for me since I usually just crack the glass instead.
Thanks,
ccd
@ccd_ thanks very much for explaining that! I see what you mean on orientation now and that helps, thanks again!
I'm liking the project
To make it very robust and use less filament, you could use a couple of M6 or M8 threaded rods that pass horizontally across the platforms, just under the central platform, just an idea
@Gabriele_357137 I may look into doing this or something similar if this newest revision doesn't solve the issue (should know for sure later today). Mainly wanted something fully printed to compete with the 3dp riser thats sold on cults (but free and open source). Also personally don't have any hardware like that on hand and tons of filament laying around from impulse buying sub $6 ABS/PLA rolls. Maybe I'll use screws or something but I'll just have to see what I can come up with. I could also just make it chunky af but id prefer to keep it as sleek as possible.
Appreciate the suggestion!
Hi! Is it possible to adapt the adapters from the shelf that are inserted into the riser for the Studio 507 riser? In other words, adjust the right and left platforms and probably adjust the width in the middle where the main platform is located? You could use the sliders for opening and closing the air supply of Studio 507 as a base for the right and left platforms, if you understand what I mean :-). Then others could also replicate your shelf.
Best regards and thanks
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@DennisK_3893197 If the step files were public it might be possible however I don't see anything posted. Unfortunately STL's are a pain to work with and modify at least in my software of choice (fusion360). I am planning on making and releasing a variant that has the sliding vents however based on how I've made it, it would be more than likely be limited to just on the front of the riser and wouldn't be 3 sided like that one.
I appreciate the feedback, hopefully can get something like that modeled up soon!
Thanks
@ccd_ I use a front-vented only version of riser on my Plus 4, and I've had no issues with heat creep when printing with PLA. I doubt there will be any issues with just vents on the front for the Q2, too.
Would it be any trouble to request a version where the box sits more towards the front?
@ChristopherA_3146852 None at all! I have added slots to the riser to allow you to reverse the platform to either place it in the front or back. This may change how well the riser will retain the glass however I have also added new holes to allow for the glass retaining clips to be reversed as well.
Thanks for the suggestion!
@ccd_ you rock! Thank you so much! I'm planning to print this out soon. I already printed another riser, but I like yours better. It's lower in profile and just fits the machine better than the vented one I'm using.
