Goal:

Develop a 50W heater to efficiently heat a 3D printer enclosure.

Requirements:

• Integrated safety feature for monitoring heating element temperature.
• Easy access to fans and heating element for maintenance.

Design Highlights:

• Magnetic grate for easy disassembly.
• Dual 12V fans in parallel to counteract pressure drops.
• Heating elements are equipped with a heat sink for optimized heat transfer.

Outcome:

Successfully delivered a functional heating element that provided critical insights into power requirements, guiding the development of a more advanced 200W heating solution.