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Correct it is currently not sold anywhere. I just sell the 3d files for people to print their own. (Though that may change in the future)

The beams in the video are just standard Makerbeam XL profiles. But they have already nuts positioned in place using this nut positioner: www.printables.com/model/744778-beamcase-nut-positioner

Not currently. There are several other cases I have on my list to work on, maybe after that but currently a fractal ridge layout is not that interesting to me. I think Fractal did a very good job with the Ridge, and I think a 3d printed version would be less space efficient.

@@BeamCase got it, i guess problem is profiles. thanks

A sandwich version with mATX support is not optimal in terms of space usage, so I will keep the sandwich case just for ITX. But I am working on a standard layout case with mATX and ATX mainboard support.

The Milk crate look is not for everybody, but it is just because I used grid infill for the vent pattern. It could also be hexagon or any other infill pattern, or circular holes. I just used the Grid pattern, because it prints fast and has a good porosity for airflow.

@@BeamCase Hey a guy cant fault options. And a hex pattern would fit my 3D printed wall storage .... Cool =)

You can find all the information for all the required parts in the Printables post. But here is the link for the riser. I bought it off Amazon Germany, but you can find the same one at many different places under different Brand names. www.amazon.de/dp/B0C9GTP66Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The frame is essentially jus a square box and all side are load bearing, so you can just place it onto the front or design a spacer for the back, there are really no limits to the orientation.

Depending on where you are located you can buy Makerbeam XL on Amazon. Makerbeam has a reseller list on their website and they also chip internationally (though shipping is quite expensive) www.makerbeam.com/service/disclaimer/

there are versions all the way up to 3.5 slots. All versions are listing on the Printables site. www.printables.com/model/826374-beamcase-sw-sff-sandwich-case-in-18-different-size

Theoretically the AIO and handle can work together if you use profiles longer then 300mm. otherwise the tubes of the AIO will most likely collide with the handle bracket. With the standard 300mm long beams AIO size is limited to 240mm radiators, but if you use longer beams and a case version that is wide enough (minimum IFW120), then 280mm radiators can fit as well.

The support structure for the Motherboard tray has been adjusted in v2.3, but it is difficult to accommodate every motherboard as CPU socket position and M.2 position vary quite a lot between different models.

There are 18 different configurations, and 6 different sizes, so it depends on what you choose and what your Hardware requirements are.

currently all versions have some amount of space for a GPU, though it is very little on some of them. A case without GPU support could most likely be entirely 3d printed and would not require any Aluminum profiles due to the smaller size. I think there are some design by other people for APU builds that are quite good.

@@BeamCase Essentially that was my idea, basically get 4x smaller beams and use the 3d printed parts from front/back and sides. But remove the GPU, to leave space for a small 2.5 ssd. Havent really seen good builds besides yours! Thats why i am asking ^^ Would love to create a nuc/mini pc out of this.. (like one half of the current sandwich)

@@nophase4134 What kind of PSU would you be using in that build? Theoretically the beams can be as short as 180mm, but then the SFX PSU does not fit anymore/it has to be relocated. The case could probably be modified to place the SFX PSU where the GPU would normally be, to create a very short case. (If a flex ATX psu is used, then it could still be fairly thin. There are also quite a few small ITX/Nuc cases available on printables. www.printables.com/search/models?q=itx%20case

@@BeamCase Probably the Plex GaN 250W ATX, or something along those lines. Without a GPU and a decent ryzen am5, not much more is needed!

@@nophase4134 that could probably be mounted instead of the GPU and then space for some 2.5" SSDs next to it.

You will need a print bed 195mm long and between 125mm and 175mm wide depending on the selected size.

Every components is grounded through the Power supply. I have been building custom cases for a couple years now and so far grounding has never been an issue. But If you want to go the extra mile you can attach a wire from one of the screws holding the mainboard in place to one of the beams and a wire from one of the power supply screws to the same beam.

should be fixed now.

I refer to them by that specific name , because those are the specific ones I use and I know will work, as there are different 15x15mm profiles and not all of them are compatible with this case. . Makerbeam XL is the brand name, and they are the larger version of standard Makebeam profiles, which are 10x10mm.

@@BeamCase Except the outer size, only slot size matters, I believe it's either 5 or 6mm.

heat and noise characteristics primarily depend on the components used, and those can vary a lot in this case. It also depends on how the case panels are configured (mesh pattern and density). Because of that it is difficult to give a general answer, but the case pretty much acts like an open test bench, so overall good airflow. The combination of Thermalright axp90-47 full cooper and Noctua NF-a12x15 runs very cool considering it is only 50mm tall. My Ryzen 2600x stays at 66c with 100% load and 1150rpm fan speed at 21c ambient temp. So good temps at reasonable fan speeds, that are still fairly quiet.

would be cool, but also extremely hard considering the sizing of components

For this sandwich design you need a print area at least 190mm long and the width depends on the version, between 120mm and 170mm. It is small enough to fit on most printers, just some of the Mini printers are not large enough. My other case designs require larger printers though, but you can see the exact printer requirements at the bottom of each pintables post.

@@BeamCase awesome thanks I want thinking of picking up a prusa A1 with that multi filament reel stand thing. They're slick cases anywho.

sure, the version in the video has 50mm CPU cooler clearance and 52mm GPU cooler clearance and an IFW of 100mm.

Thanks for the nice comment, I appreciate it. So the case is centered around compact air-cooled builds without mounting options for radiators internally. But basically anything can be screwed to the Makerbeam XL profiles with 3d printed brackets (you can see various designs on my pintables profile, but most of them are for the larger cases.) So with some additional brackets you can mount a radiator and fans to the outside of the case (probably the top), for AIO support. Creating these brackets is fairly easy, I will probably publish some soon, but if you want to cerate your own you just have to make sure the holes are the correct distance apart to screw to the frame rails. For that you take the IFW number at the end of the case version file and add 15. That gives you the number the screws have to be apart to mount something to the top or bottom. So if the IFW number is 100 then the screws have to be 115mm apart to mount something. You can look at some of the existing brackets which are on my pintables profile (for free) for inspiration and reference.

It is difficult to give a precise answer on that since the case is customizable and so the exact amount of screws varies. I normally suggest at least 50 each of 8mm and 16mm long countersunk m3 screws, and a hundred m3 nuts (they do normally not come in smaller packages). And 50 low profile m3 square nuts if you want to use the nut positioners, which are very useful for the case panels. I buy these screws in packs of 500 for reasonable prices from Schraubenluchs.de, but their international shipping prices are horrendous, so depending on where you live a different store might be a better option. For the UK this Store is a good option for screws: www.gwr-fasteners.co.uk/m3-x-8mm-socket-countersunk-screws-din-7991---a2-stainless-steel-69888-p.asp