Just ordered an elegoo neptune 4 pro and planning to just put it on the floor since I have no extra tables. Other than not looking as good, I don’t see too much of a disadvantage. Maybe I can raise it up with the filament boxes? What do you guys think?

  • u000@lemmywinks.xyzEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    I currently have mine almost on the floor and it’s a terrible idea for ergonomics

    • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      I mean it’s not like you’re gonna be kneeling all that often are you? Just scraping the print off the thing right?

  • rambos@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Spending time on knees doesnt sound healthy. My printer is 35 cm above the floor and I found it so bad, Im raising enclosure as soon as I get time.

    Dont hurt yoursef and get a table. Boxes are not rigid enough for that, you can get cheap Ikea Lack table if you cant get anything better

    • CmdrShepard@lemmy.oneEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I have my Sidewinder (300mm x 300mm) on a Lack table, so it can fit most printers and only costs like $12.

  • TootSweet@latte.isnot.coffeeEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    The only potential problems I can see with that:

    • If it’s on carpet or a rug, that could potentially block vents or get tangled in a belt.
    • If it’s in a high-traffic area, it might be kicked or tripped over.
    • If it’s too close to a (particularly cold) vent and not in an enclosure, that could cause some warping of parts during print.

    Those are really the only concerns I can think of. If you choose a spot on the floor where none of those are an issue, I’d think it should work as well on the floor as on a desk or table.

  • Vinny@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Avoid carpet floors. There are fans venting on the bottom side which you don’t want to clog up with dust