V-Hive

V-Hive is a modular enclosure designed for direct compatibility with the most popular 3D Printers in the market. The printer is mounted directly on the enclosure frame, improving rigidity and reducing vibration. The enclosure insulates the printer from drafts, dust, and fluctuations in temperature and air humidity, while insulating the user from machine noises and fumes.

V-Hive design is optimized for an easy and straightforward assembly process that allows for gradual expansion of an enclosed print farm. V-Hive Modules are stackable and connectable, allowing you to sort multiple modules in different grid types.

INCLUDED:

- All necessary profiles, brackets, fasteners, door handles, door foam seals, panels rubber seals and magnets to assemble the enclosure.
- All V-Hive enclosures include 2x 3030 extrusions and respective mounting hardware for printer mounting.
- Optional, only if selected: Printed Parts - Enclosure Basics - Includes magnet mounts, front panel mounts, stack locator (stacking tabs) and endcaps for the mounting profiles.
- Optional, only if selected: Printed Parts - 3D Printer Helpers - Includes IEC holder, Rat Rig Spool holder, spline (wire guide with clips), and Panel grommet pair(panel collar+nut)
- STL files for the V-Hive Printed Parts can be downloaded here

NOT INCLUDED:

- The enclosing panels themselves are not supplied, the user is meant to source them locally. A 4mm thick polycarbonate sheet is suggested.
- DXF files for the panels can be downloaded here

Dimensions:

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 500:
Frame Internal Dimensions:
- 500x500x500mm
- 500x500x470mm if you use the 3030 extrusions for printer mounting
External Dimensions:
- Frame: 560x560x560mm
- Total volume: 560x612x570mm (with back panel, door, handle, and fasteners)

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 600:
Internal Dimensions:
- 600x600x600mm
- 600x600x570mm if you use the 3030 extrusions for printer mounting
External Dimensions:
- Frame: 660x660x660mm
- Total volume: 660x712x670mm (with back panel, door, handle, and fasteners)

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 700:
Internal Dimensions:
- 700x700x700mm
- 700x700x670mm if you use the 3030 extrusions for printer mounting
External Dimensions:
- Frame: 760x760x760mm
- Total volume: 760x812x770mm (with back panel, door, handle, and fasteners)

3D Printer Compatibility:

WARNING: *For compatibility you need to measure the total working volume of your machine.
i.e. In most Cartesian style printers the bed protrudes outside the machine frame while moving along the Y axis.

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 500:
- V-Minion
- Prusa Mini
- Any printer with a working volume* compatible with the internal dimensions

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 600:
- Prusa MK3S
- Prusa Bear Kit
- Ender 3
- Any printer with a working volume* compatible with the internal dimensions

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 700:
- Any printer with a working volume* compatible with the internal dimensions

Build Guide

An on-line step-by-step build manual with detailed images, and instructions is available here.

BILL OF MATERIALS

V-Hive BOM

CAD Model

V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 500: Fusion360 CAD Model
V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 600: Fusion360 CAD Model
V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit 700: Fusion360 CAD Model
V-Hive - 3D Printer Enclosure Kit V-Minion example: Fusion360 CAD Model

Modular design with multiple configurations

Easy build with self-aligning connectors

Sturdy frame based on 30 Series Extrusion

Stackable for space optimization

Multi-purpose enclosure modules

Simple panel design for easy self-sourcing

Attach printer to frame for reduced vibrations

Rubber sealing for an insulated environment

Expand your farm gradually and with modularity