Ender 3 Cable Channel Protective Cover (control box cables channel cover) 40x20mm - Remix with thicker walls

This is just a re-mix of the original by ilya_staryuk:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2882852

Also inspired from this cable channel from Supavitax (when I made this remix I forgot I had already seen his design, otherwise I would have just used it, or remixed it with a tab for the screw):

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2934313

This remix is designed to go all the way though the opening, into the controller box. It requires a M4x8mm screw and t-nut to secure it, but you can probably use M3 with a washer or M5 by drilling the hole larger.  This is a print/use at your own risk design.

I have printed this in ABS and it works (no reason it should not work in PLA also). It is a bit difficult to get in there but I found that removing the connections for the z-stepper helped. I also used a small flat bladed screwdriver to help guide it when it got stuck. Make sure to set up the M4 bolt and nut before installing it or it will be really difficult (I just know).

Update 3-3-2020: STEP file is added for easy remixing

I also have a Ender3 Pro hole protector which is posted at the link below:
https://www.printables.com/model/79632-ender-3-pro-cable-channel-protective-cover-control

Thanks for looking, and if you like this thing, please like it or download it (which helps to get me closer to my first free spool of Prusament).  Or you can check out my site, to see what other projects are in the works.

How I Designed This

This was designed with ViaCAD V9

Category: 3D Printer Accessories