# Print Settings

Recommended FDM print settings for the 3D Printed NAS enclosure. All parts are designed for standard FDM printers with a 220×220mm or larger bed.

## General Settings

| Parameter | Recommended |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Material** | PLA or PETG (PETG preferred for heat resistance near electronics) |
| **Layer Height** | 0.2mm |
| **Nozzle** | 0.4mm |
| **Infill** | See per-category settings below |
| **Wall Count** | 3–4 perimeters |
| **Top/Bottom Layers** | 4–5 layers |
| **Supports** | Generally not required (see exceptions below) |

## Per-Category Settings

### Structure (Base, Brace, Side Plates, Fan Housing, Zima Support, PCIe Support, Front Grill)

These are load-bearing parts that support the weight of the drives and ZimaBoard.

| Parameter | Recommended |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Infill** | 30–40% |
| **Pattern** | Grid or Gyroid |
| **Supports** | Not required |
| **Orientation** | Print flat on the largest face |
| **Notes** | The Base and Side Plates are the most structurally critical. Use PETG if possible. |

### Covers (Back IO, Back Plate, Face Plate, Side Cover, Top Cover)

Non-structural cosmetic panels. Lower infill is fine.

| Parameter | Recommended |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Infill** | 15–20% |
| **Pattern** | Grid or Gyroid |
| **Supports** | Not required |
| **Orientation** | Print flat, exterior face down for best surface finish |
| **Notes** | Face Plate is the most visible — use a higher quality profile if desired. |

### Drives (Caddy, Cover, Separator, Slot)

Tool-less drive tray system. The Caddy is the most printed part (6× needed).

| Parameter | Recommended |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Infill** | 25–30% |
| **Pattern** | Grid |
| **Supports** | Not required |
| **Orientation** | Print flat |
| **Notes** | Print a test caddy first to verify drive fitment before printing all 6. Tight tolerances — do not scale. |

## Part Quantities

| Part | Quantity |
|------|----------|
| Base | 1 |
| Brace | 1 |
| Back fan housing | 1 |
| Front grill | 1 |
| PCIe card support | 1 |
| Side plate L | 1 |
| Side plate R | 1 |
| Zima support | 1 |
| Back IO | 1 |
| Back plate | 1 |
| Face plate | 1 |
| Side cover | 1 |
| Top cover | 1 |
| Caddy | **6** |
| Cover (drive) | **6** |
| Separator | **5** |
| Slot | **6** |

**Total print count: ~34 parts**

## Bambu Lab Users

A pre-arranged plate file is included at `Enclosure/CAD/3MF/3D Printed NAS _Bambu Plates.3mf` for Bambu Studio.

> **Note:** This plate file uses Bambu Studio's proprietary 3MF extensions and may not open correctly in PrusaSlicer or Cura. Use the individual STL or 3MF files from the `STL/` or `3MF/` subfolders instead.

## Filament Estimate

Approximately **800g–1.2kg** of filament total, depending on infill and part count. Budget 2 rolls.