BeamCase - foldable legs

These foldable legs give your BeamCase plenty of breathing room when in use, but can be folded up for transport.
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These foldable legs give your BeamCase plenty of breathing room when in use, but can be folded up for transport. Extended they give 40mm of breathing room, and when folded they only add 11 in height.
They fit all BeamCase versions, you just have to select the right IFW version (IFW 150 for BeamCase (m)ATX and SFF). There are versions of the foldable legs to use with and without case panels. 

DISCLAIMER: 
I have tested these case legs with a full ATX build that weighs 8kg and they were easily strong enough for it (printed in ABS with 4 walls), but I have not tested the possible maximum weight they can hold overall. If you have a very heavy build use these foldable legs with caution. 
Filament choice and print settings will also effect the strength a lot. I do not take any responsibility for damaged hardware due to broken legs. 


These brackets are designed to work together with all BeamCase variations.
 


Required Hardware

  • M3x16mm countersunk screws (4) that act as pivots.
  • M3x16mm countersunk screws (4) if used with case panels, or M3x8mm countersunk screws (4) if screwed directly to the frame.

    I am located in Germany and buy my screws here.

 


Assembly instructions:

Use the 16mm M3 countersunk screws to screw the legs together, by tightening or loosing the screws you can adjust the friction to pivot the legs. 

 

Print Instructions:

Ideally print this model in a stronger and more shock proof filament like PETg or ABS (best would be nylon). For enough strength I suggest 4 walls. and at least 30% Infill. You will also need good layer adhesion for the legs to work well. 
In order for the bracket to work perfectly it has to be printed accurately, so compensate for shrinkage. This print like all BeamCase parts does not require any supports. 

I adjust for ABS shrinkage by scaling the model to 100.5% (Bambu Lab P1S and Sunlu ABS) , but it depends on the filament and printer and print speed. 

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