u/Jarne-tech

Hey everyone,

I just got my hands on the new Bambu Lab X2D and I'm planning to house it inside a closed wooden cabinet to keep my workspace looking neat.

However, I want to make sure I don't accidentally create a hotbox. I know the printer needs cool ambient air to keep the mainboard/electronics happy and to prevent heat creep.

I want to use PC fans to ventilate the cabinet and keep the ambient temperatures safe, but I'm not entirely sure what the best approach is for a setup like this.

Before I start drilling holes in my furniture, I’d love to get some input from people who have done something similar with their printers:

1. Placement and Airflow: Where is the best place to put the fans (back, sides, top, bottom)? And should I have them blowing cold air in, sucking hot air out, or a combination of both?
2. Hardware recommendations: Any recommendations for quiet, high-airflow fans?
3. Alternative solutions: Are there any other options or better approaches to housing this printer that I haven't considered yet?

Any tips, warnings, or pictures of your own cabinet setups would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!