X1/P1/A1/A1 Mini IKEA Skadis Build Plate Holder

Design X1/P1/A1 & A1 Mini Build Plate Holder for IKEA Skadis with side loading

• Build plate holder designed for
  • Fitting IKEA Skadis system
  • Easy access of build plates via side loading, especially fitted for areas with vertical constraints (loading from the top is still possible)
  • 2 versions available for loading from either the left or right side
  • Visually appealing light weight design
  • Fits up to 5x build plates (compatible with X1/P1/A1/A1 Mini build plates)
  • Slight incline of internal guiding grooves (0.2° which is not really visible) to ensure plates are staying in place
• Part of a design line: Smaller twin leveraging the same design language available for A1 Mini build plates (Link)
• Tested print profile
  • Requires easy-to-remove supports (I had to play quite a lot with the supports in the Skadis hook area, print profile is optimized for a consistently working solution)
  • Print profile optimized for functionally and aesthetically great results (3 walls, slow consistent speed, PLA); recommended to keep flow rate <11 mm3/s
  • On the large surfaces there can be minor defects which can be easily sanded out. A drop of oil (e.g., I use Ballistol) afterwards makes a perfect surface.

Changelog

Update Jan 17, 2025: Version 1.1

• Minor geometrical improvements
• Changed print profile for better printability (2 walls with selective 4-wall strengthening at the Skadis hooks)
• Optimized print profile settings for minor surface quality improvements
• Added a mirrored version to the print profile (Plate 1: Opening Right; Plate 2: Opening Left)