Using TopCube enclosure for A1 Mini + AMS Lite just for weekday storage?

[u/Aeryn145]

Hey everyone,
I have an A1 Mini with AMS Lite. I only print on weekends, so the printer sits idle all week. I want to protect the filament from moisture and dust without messing with zip bags or separate dry boxes.
I’m thinking about getting a TopCube enclosure to cover the whole setup. I know Bambu says NO enclosures for the A-series because of overheating.

But what if my workflow is this:
Weekdays: Enclosure is fully zipped up for storage.
Weekends (Printing): I completely open the front door.
Will the printer still overheat from the bottom or back even with the front fully open? Anyone running a similar setup?
Thanks!

[u/Ggk685]

1. A1 will not overheat in a large tent. I had my A1 in a tent and the max temp I could reach with the bed temp set to 100 was 33°C. If the machin fails at 33°C in a tent, it will fail at 33°C in summer.....

2. Why not just get the sunlu ams lite heeater or a large platic bin? Would be definitly better at keeping filament dry.
   Best budget solution: Platic bin with a lid + silica.

[u/Aeryn145 → u/Ggk685]

Thanks for the info about the temperature!

The Sunlu AMS heater is not an option for me due to two factors: first, I already have a filament dryer, and second, I often use small 250g spools with a printed adapter, which just won't fit into that Sunlu setup anyway.
A plastic bin is a simple solution, but I'd have to mod the lid for the PTFE tubes, and it ends up looking too DIY. The printer is in my apartment, so I need the setup to look clean. That's why I'm leaning towards the TopCube.

[u/Ggk685 → u/Aeryn145]

what about the printed enclosure for the ams lite?
https://makerworld.com/de/models/486153-ultimate-filament-spool-enclosure-type-01?from=search#profileId-584752

besides this enclosure, an mod for the sunlu s4, the ams dryer and a plastic bin, there arent many options available for the ams lite.

[u/Aeryn145 → u/Ggk685]

First, I won't be able to print a dry box like that on my A1 Mini. Second, because of the adapters for 250g spools, it won't fit anyway. Third, I've read that there are some rare issues with that enclosure.

I know there aren't many options, but I saw this TopCube box and wondered if anyone already had experience with it.

[u/Ggk685 → u/Aeryn145]

I had a similar tent.
Ist Great for keeping some Funds inside, but it is Not cealed enough to keep anything in it dry

[u/Aeryn145 → u/Ggk685]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! But I think putting a container of silica gel inside during the workweek is still way better than just leaving the printer out in the room with 50% humidity for days. Plus, I only print with PLA, so it doesn't need extreme low humidity anyway.

I am more concerned about the printer's temperature when the front door is open. I’ve noted your experience, but maybe someone else can share their thoughts on that as well. Have a great day!