No T-slot nuts or screws are needed as the design uses side tension to hold the covers.
Printing instructions
Filament: PLA. We got the best results with PLA because of its’ slightly flexible characteristics (We used Prusament Jet Black, but other PLA such as Amazon Basics PLA should work as well). Buy Prusament PLA: https://shop.prusa3d.com/cs/21-pla. We also got decent print results with PETG black but the cover legs tend to tear if you remove the print from the profile and put it back more than once.
Quality setting: 0.15mm
Infill: 100%
Supports: None. Printed without supports with the legs facing up.
You can easily extend or shorten the length of the covers to your liking using Thinkercad or a similar 3D modelling tool.
Optional hardware for use with Ikea USB led lamp
We use a small Ikea USB lamp to illuminate the build plate and use this design to cover it’s wires. The USB lamp can be powered directly from the Prusa Mini. No need for additional power adapters. Lamp: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/jansjoe-led-usb-lamp-black-50291233/
The wire (InLine 34650B USB 2.0) for the USB extension from the Ikea USB lamp to the USB port is 50 cm (1.64 foot) long. This applies to the Prusa Mini. The cable is available at the time of writing: https://amzn.to/2YEUUll
We also use a 90 degree USB dongle (DELOCK - 65522 Adapter) for optimal wire guidance https://amzn.to/3v2eTWR
When placing the covers, leave a 1 cm gap at top and 1 cm gap at the bottom of the Prusa Mini/Mini+ to allow the USB extension cable to go in and out. It goes without saying it is better to put the USB extension cable in the profile first before inserting the covers.
History
25-08-2021 - Added the optional USB-to-USB extension plate for the Ikea USB lamp
18-07-2021 - First public release
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