Flashforge AD5X chamber heater

This is a chamber heater I designed for the Flashforge AD5X with Fusion. I took measurements off my enclosure, bought a heater and got to work. Your fitment may vary depending on how much variance the heater, acrylic and enclosure tolerances has. All parts can be printed with the AD5X.

It requires a $31 600 watt PTC heater and you to print the components from the files here. It does require you to have the enclosure from Flashforge. The tubing has a .010" slip fit besides the heater which slides in. I use a Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet to regulate the temperature automatically.

Required:
600 watt ptc heater: https://a.co/d/00S2NPfp

Optional:
"thermostat": https://a.co/d/00AxExph


I did noticed the temperature probe on my Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet is far more sensitive than the typical cheap thermometers/hygrometers people typically keep in 3d printers. I do not know which is more accurate nor do I know where is the best place to put the temp probe.

The enclosure isn't too air right. You may want to block off the three holes in the back right of the enclosure. They are meant for the reconciliation system and exhaust in the 5m pro model. It's probably not a good idea to have hot air from the chamber exiting into the circuit board area.

The heater bracket gets to the 130°C-140°C maintaining a 70°C enclosure temperature. You can NOT use PLA for the heater bracket. It will deform usually within one print.


This video shows the second of two test showing the difference between printing the same ASA part. You can also see how hot some features get as I take their temperature with the temp gun. I'll also attached pictures from the test as well. Use that information to decide which type of filament you think is needed.

Use this at your own risk.  I do not know how much heat the printer can take. I do not know how much stress the ptc heater can take. I've done multiple 10+ hour ASA prints with no issues.