V-Hive
V-Hive enclosures are designed for direct compatibility with the most popular 3D Printers in the market. The printer is mounted directly on the enclosure's sub-frame, improving rigidity and reducing vibration.
Modular design
V-Hive is a modular enclosure designed for direct compatibility with the most popular 3D Printers in the market. The 3 different sizes available, 500mm3, 600mm3 and 700mm3 make almost all desktop 3D printers in the market compatible. Improve your print quality with a controlled environment!
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.
Multi-purpose enslosure modules
Easy build
Easy build with self-aligning connectors.
Simple panel design for easy self-sourcing.
Enhanced structure
Sturdy frame based on 30 series extrusion
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.
Optimized Volume
V-Hive Modules are stackable and connectable, allowing you to sort multiple modules in different grid types.
The design is optimized for an easy and straightforward assembly process that allows for gradual expansion of an enclosed print farm.
Support
The V-Hive has a comprehensive step-by-step build guide. Each section is broken down into easy to follow steps, detailing the parts needed and how to assemble them.
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
You may share, remix and mod the design. By default, you may not use the design and its derivatives for commercial purposes, but if you request a commercial license from us, we may (and most likely will) grant you one, as long as we deem your goals are aligned with the best interests of the project and its users.
The spirit of the project is to remove barriers to innovation and focus on pushing the technology, working as a collective, inspiring each other and experimenting with new ideas. We are happy to foster a rich ecosystem of suppliers and services that empowers users by offering them more options and alternatives.