Panda Hub Enclosure Mount (Buddy3D Camera power supply)

A Panda Hub is essentially a 2-socket extension enabling you to power your Buddy3D Camera (or other device) through your xLCD USB socket. It costs around 8-10 USD.

This remix works with MK4/S with R1 version of the xLCD mounts and 3D printed xLCD case (from MK4, not MK4S). I did not test the compatibility of the newer versions (please see photos for the compatible setup).

Two versions are available (the only difference is visual) - one is a bit rounded (with fillets) and one with plain chamfers.

Import the file as separate models when PrusaSlicer asks you what to do and place as in the screenshot. I've used 0,4 mm nozzle with 0,2 mm layer height and printed it with PETG. The overhang on the arm might come out a bit nasty, but it won't be shown after you assemble it.

CAUTION! Some soldering is required - image courtesy of Surfalex2000.

Hardware needed:

• A soldering iron
• 2 pieces of wire
• 2x M3 heatset insert
• 1x M3x10 screw
• 1x M3x8 screw

Instructions: 

1. Sink in one M3 insert in the upper hole (where the cap attaches) 
2. Sink in another one in the arm
3. Solder two wires per the image provided by Surfalex2000 (make sure you have enough wire to route it around the screw hole)
4. Insert the Panda hub in the Mount
5. Close the cap and fasten it with an M3x10 screw
6. Connect the hub to the xLCD
7. Fasten the arm with an M3x8 screw from the inside of the Enclosure