ARC Bambu Lab P1P Enclosure

IMPORTANT

• Please read the whole project posts before deciding on ARC enclosure.
• Download the user guide (ARC Manual), Bill of Material (BOM) and ARC Panels DXF in the “other files” section. 
• Read the user guide to better understand how to install an ARC enclosure.
• if you are looking to get the ARC panel kit, please see “ARC Kit in Your Region” for your nearest panel kit seller. 
• When using the P1P to print ARC, avoid using the generic 32gb SD card that came with the P1P.  Please use a good SD card, like a genuine Sandisk, and format it using the p1p. 

Update 08 July 2023

Due to alignment discrepancies in the version of the slicers I used. I have uploaded a Bambu Slicer version and an Orca Slicer version. Please choose the one that matches your preferred slicer. There will be no Cura or PrusaSlicer version as they do not currently support multi-built-plate projects.

If you face errors (ie weird scaling and orientation) on build plate 02, I have uploaded a folder with the stl files for build plate 2. I have also included a 3mf. Try that first to see if it works. 

if you have to place the parts on the build plate manually please note the orientation as seen in the picture below. Some parts will also need support. 

 

Update 20 June 2023

I have added a version of the right_top_panel in Japanese katakana  (アーク) for the Japanese P1P community. Please download “right top panel アーク.stl” in the file section. 

Minor updates to the 3mf file:

• Add the easy spool roller and filament guide to the build plates. 
• Add slotted hinges to the outside of build plate 2. 
• Update 3mf using Orca Slicer 1.6.3 

Update to ARC user manual, now version 1.3 (dated 20230620):

• Add new images
• Add additional descriptions.
• Correct spelling and grammar. 

Update 26 April 2023

2 weeks back Bambu Lab uploaded a precaution regarding the installation of an enclosure for P1P (Precaution for P1P enclosure). Last week, it was brought to my attention by members of the P1P community. 

In my opinion, with or without an enclosure, an MCU fan is a must for any printer because the environmental condition of a printer can vary greatly. I have been advising Bambu Lab to enable the MCU fan port for the P1P since Jan this year, and I am glad that in the next firmware update, the MCU fan port on the P1P can be turned ON & OFF using gcode. 

Moving forward, I would advise users who want to install any enclosure on their P1P to install the 5v 4pin 4010 MC fan that Bambu Lab sells in their store. 

ARC Kit in Your Region

Acrylic / PMMA Panel Kit

USA

• 3D Sourcerer is offering ARC Plexiglass Kit which includes acrylic panels, screws, brass inserts, magnets, etc on Amazon.  Stock comes in batches and usually sells out fast. You can pre-order it on Amazon to secure your order. 

USA Printing Service 

• If you need an ARC enclosure for printing high-temperature filament, 3D Parts & Beyond is providing printing services for ARC parts in ABS. 
• Tyler at 3D Printing Squared is providing printing services for ARC parts in PETG. 

Europe (EU)

• NETLASER is offering pre-cut acrylic panels for ARC. Netlaser Arc Panel Set and Netlaser Arc-peglago Panel Set. They sell the brass insert, screws, dowels, etc (mounting kit) separately. 
• SLICELAB is offering coloured and transparent pre-cut acrylic panels for ARC, They also sell the ARC mounting kit separately. 
• Tomasz is offering custom & pre-cut acrylic panels for ARC on Allegro and Esty.

Asia 

• Cloud Smile is offering the pre-cut acrylic panel kit for ARC in Korea. 

Looking to source your own M3xOD5mmxL3mm brass inserts:

• Aliexpress store that I buy from HotXYZ Official Store select M3XD5.0xL3.0
• Amazon store (thru search) uxcell Knurled Insert Nuts should select M3x3mmx5mm, but please ask the seller to double confirm. 

* Check with the ARC kit sellers too. Some do include the brass inserts in the kit while others do sell them separately. 

INTRODUCTION

WHY is it called ARC?

One of my favourite isekai manga/anime is Skeleton Knight in Another World. It’s an adventure of an overpowered skeleton in a bad-ass armour. The P1P reminded me of the main character - ARC. 

My Design Approach

Using a creative pragmatic philosophy, I designed ARC to serve a function beyond an aesthetic modification. It has to be strong & structurally sturdy (within the limit of printed parts), with the capability to adapt to different users' requirements and customizations. 

Filament

The printed parts for ARC will require around 1kg of filamentsFor users who intend to have their P1P as an open build (or with Arch-peglago panels) that prints PLA or PETG, ARC can be printed in PLA or PLA+.  For users who are looking for an enclosed system, ARC has to be printed in ABS and ASA, or at least in PETG to withstand the enclosure temperature of 50-60°C.

Bill of Material (BOM)

Please download the BOM file “ARC_BOM 2023XXXX.pdf” for the type and quantity of parts needed for building the ARC. The BOM file is dated YYYYMMDD. Please use the most updated version. 

3mf & Instruction Guide

The 3mf has all the stls with orientation and individual settings. It is now tuned for PETG filament, Bambu Textured PEI bed and printing on the P1P. If you are printing with other types of filament/printer, update the settings accordingly. Please read the user guide, which will provide you with information to help your forward, but not hold your hands along the way. Building ARC should be a learning and discovery journey, just like the anime. 

*  Setting on the 3mf is a guide, and you will still need to check and adjust to suit your brand of filament. 

Build Videos

ARC build video by 3D Sourcerer

ARC build video by DWIT3D Canada

ARC Build video in Korean by 북리지

Acrylic Panels Reference Dimensions

If you are sending or cutting your own Acrylic or PC panels, please use the dxf or svg  files. Below are the sizing of the panels.

• ARC basic side panel 3mm: 398.2mm x 325.7mm 
• ARC door panel 3mm: 377.0mm x 320.4mm 
• ARC rear panel 3mm: 114.2mm x 334.7mm 
• ARC top panel 5mm: 384.5mm x 354.0mm 

Credit

• A thank you and shoutout to Lindsay Reuter who converted the dxf files to SVG format for those who want to print and manually cut their panels. 
• Thank you Tom Kamín for suggesting using beam support for the tall pieces.

Accessories

Need an activated carbon filter? I have 2 designs that will fit the enclosed ARC. 

• Stylish - Bento mini / Bincho-zumi 
• Heavy Duty - BentoBox

Printing only PLA, but need to keep pets and kids from putting their hands into the printer? I have pegboard side panels that ventilate the printer. 

• Pegboard and spool bracket - ARC-peglago

Want to install the X1 stock cable chain? I have the bracket for it. 

• Cable chain bracket for stock X1 chain

ARC is free for individuals to use for their own personal non-commercial usage. There is no Patreon or OnlyFans (hahaha). However, if you like my designs and want to contribute to my coffee addiction & help fund the filaments I need for prototyping, a contribution to my Ko-fi or paypal.me will be greatly appreciated. 

Any small businesses who wish to provide panel kits for ARC, please contact me first. I am open to collaboration as long as there is no conflict of interest. 

Caveat

As with all my designs, it may and may not work for you. So print and install at your own discretion.