MiniNova desktop/module conversion bottom panel cover
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A panel that can be placed over the empty space where the keyboard on a MiniNova would have been.
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Want to chop the keyboard off of your MiniNova and turn it into a desktop module? Here's a panel to cover the empty space on the bottom!
I wrote up a small guide on the conversion process.
I'm not great at modelling, but this is my best attempt. It's split into 3 pieces so it can fit comfortably on a 256x256 build plate. I printed some prototypes in PLA but the final version was PETG for a bit of extra strength. You'll want some supports (build plate only), it's unfortunately a bit of an odd shape for printing.
This makes use of the existing screws and screw holes used to secure the keyboard. It's honestly pretty friction fit, but a bit of extra security doesn't hurt.
To attach, just press each piece in from the top. They were pretty snug on mine, and you may need to do a little bit of sanding/carving on either the panel or the MiniNova bottom depending on how you cut it and your printer. Once they are in, there are two inner screw holes that can be used to attach all 3 panels together (again, probably not necessary). I used a 3x12mm screw for those.
I had a bit of a gap in some spots because it was uneven from using a Dremel to cut (just use a dang table saw next time), so I put a little bit of foam and weather stripping to fill the gaps.
Once all 3 pieces of the panel are in place and attached to each other, just take the silver screws that were used to attach the keyboard and screw them in to the empty holes. Re-assembly and you're done!
Word of note - the spot where the modwheel was is a little bit different than the rest of the body and was a pain to cut. You can see in my photos that it's far more chopped up than the rest and the panel isn't completely flush. Hopefully someone else has better luck.