The Ledge - 14.2L 3D Printed Console-Style Case - Launching Soon
Earlier this year I shared my then in-progress design for a console-style pc case that could be 3D printed and fit larger components. After months of work, I am happy to share the renders of the finished unit (IRL pictures in comments, just beware, I’m a terrible photographer)!
This is the Ledge, a console-style case that can be printed on something as small as a 180mm build plate. It is 14.2L big (not including the feet) and can be used in vertical or horizontal modes without compromising on thermal performance. The frame utilizes Makerbeam XL extrusions for rigidity. It is purposefully designed to be similar to the Fractal Ridge (hence the name) with the ability to use larger components as well as solve some of the thermal issues of its inspiration (improvements will be detailed in the Printables post once it launches).
Component Compatibility:
• CPU Cooler: 77mm
• MB: ATX, mATX, ITX
• GPU:
- Length: 343-358mm
- Thickness:
~ (m)ATX MB: 55-70mm
~ ITX MB: 65-80mm
- Width: 150mm
- Due to the frame, you can either have longer & thinner or shorter & thicker
• PSU:
- (m)ATX MB: SFX(-L)
- ITX MB: SFX(-L) and ATX up to 180mm long
• Fans: 2x 60x15mm
The only thing left to do before release is to create the instruction manual, which I am hoping won’t take too long. I will be charging $15 for this due to the large amount of work and the costs of prototyping. However, I will be re-uploading the panel CAD files on a GPL 3.0 license, so people can feel free to customize the aesthetics of the Ledge to their heart’s content. The stock panels also have no visible exterior screws when used in horizontal mode; however, in vertical mode, it has visible screws only on the MB mounting side.
Thank you, and happy printing!