Get your Original Prusa MINI+ organized with a custom printed base

[@Sindarius]

I love that the power switch and USB port has been moved to the front of the printer

[@frankfurtdynamics2783]

I absolutely agree

[@Theeslickness]

The USB is great, even the usb slots. But I think the front power switch is a terrible idea. The Prusa mini is absolutely silent when fully cooled, so might as well leave it on.

[@jevenator]

@@Theeslickness You never turn yours off?

[@Theeslickness]

@@jevenator only if I don't plan to use it for a week or so. My custom printer on the other hand I turn that off everytime. It isn't as quiet and uses more power.

[@jacobfalk4827]

Yes. This is the first thing I did when I got the printer. They should have done it from the factory.

[@muddasarakram419]

Literally picked up my Mini+ from the parcel office as this video was uploaded!

[@TGWMS]

so you can start print this now ;-)

[@Mohound]

Man, that filament holder is amazing. I would have not thought to do something like that at all!

[@aninstinctkiller]

How's it designed? Any designs available? Damn that's best btw

[@Cjuncle]

My only concern is if this will work with other filament company's spools, might need to keep the old filament holder around just in case.

[@kubilayalbayrak8419]

if you're talking about the spool holder at 00:11 it's on thingiverse. it's called TUSH (the ultimate spool holder)

[@thePavuk]

@@kubilayalbayrak8419 I believe he was talking about these cool spool holding grooves under printer.

[@bearsfan519]

Just finished installing all the upgrades! Amazing how much less of a footprint it takes on my desk now. Ended up with the exact same cut on my left hand!

[@EstheticAnts]

I just love the fact that the maker himself is modding his own brand of printers! Gonna get the prusa Mk3 i3 soon! #manofculture

[@m97120]

That's someone else in the video, I think

[@EstheticAnts]

@@m97120 i bet it was his idea😋

[@exi3d773]

Nah it wasnt

[@EstheticAnts]

@@exi3d773 smh

[@Charlie69]

The person who made the video and designed the parts works at prusa

[@fabiena1787]

This is the kind of project that makes Prusa easy to love, as a brand. What a journey... Congrats.

[@frogmandave1]

That's bad ass. Makes me want to buy a mini just to trick it out with these mods!

[@aidanhegarty9139]

Love the design! Gives off strong Eiffel tower vibes, and seems incredibly functional at the same time. I especially like how the spool holder is beneath the printer, and can still rotate securely. Now if only I had a Mini...

[@MakerMeraki]

I had pre-ordered the XL when I saw this video. I immedately ordered a MINI+ just based on how awesome this looks!

[@SergiuszRoszczyk]

I think what my Mini will have to print for itself! Spool underneath is amazing, also power and USB at front does the job 🤩

[@BenjaminVaterlaus]

This is amazing. I hope that this becomes an option to order with the mini in the future (perhaps another thing to add to your injection molding line like the faceplates).

[@tigertalar]

Have a happy mini currently and am ready to buy another one if this base comes as a prebuilt option. If there were an option with pre-installed octo + wifi I'd easily pay $1500 for that setup. Prusa proved their reliability and i'm ready trust them with more premium purchase.

[@owen6017]

@@tigertalar I don't know about $1500, that seems a bit high for a mini. I have an MK3, Mini + and 3 ender 3's and I think that worked out to around $1500. But on the other hand, let me know if you want a pre built mini with legs and Octo print I have a deal for $1,499 ;-)

[@michaelandersen4433]

@@tigertalar Why the FK dont you just print it your self?

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

PRINT IT, FFS!

[@galshemesh]

It looks so nice and clean on the desk. Was sold by that filament holder design that I ordered myself a Prusa MINI+ along with all the necessary parts to making this!

[@ktimo100]

Nice job, that is well engineered! You guys have thought of everything. I love those heatshrink/solder connectors too.

[@stanleyhoptroff]

they didnt make it t was a community design

[@jonathan__g]

This looks great! I was looking for an optimal way of storing the filament and this is it.

[@unimprezzedmclastname4220]

You need to offer this as an option for the Mini kit, because no joke, that is the best setup for the Mini or any printer of that size that I've seen.

[@jothain]

Ehh, why do you need as option as there's download links for parts? Just download and print ones if you need 😊

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

PRINT IT, CAN YOU HEAR YOURSELF? SERIOUSLY!

[@fdtank81]

Haha the whole point of 3d printing

[@radarmusen]

Love the way the filament spool can hang under.

[@othoapproto9603]

Love the Design aesthetically and functionality, GREAT job, it answers so many questions. I bet many people don't have a clue on how many revs this took. The redesign of the control board case is next.

[@Mad_Monkey]

That is REALLY cool I need another mini for this now haha

[@chloemccarthy2297]

I ordered a Prusa Mini+ because of stuff like this. I love it so much that people will do these projects and open source it! No pay wall, just check the description and a link to the free download is there. As a mathmetician, I can't wait to see how I can contribute!

[@arudd909]

Just put in an Order for a Prusa Mini+ last night. I'm so excited to finally be able to start 3d printing. This looks like a great addition!

[@blakeXYZ]

What was your delivery lead-time? Was it accurate? Cheers

[@arudd909]

@@blakeXYZ it was accurate I ended up switching from the kit to semi assembled and I received it 3 weeks ago.

[@jvleugels]

My printer got started on this before the video was over! Love it!!

[@solenyce6026]

I love the button and usb mod that’s is the awesome. Definitely going to be printing this for my prusa mini+

[@RussDahlberg]

When he was routing that PTFE tubing I was like, "What, no... no he didn't... he did!" I love that bottom mount for the PLA. So clean!

[@IamG3X]

Those orange accents look so good.

[@nordemoniac]

I literally finished building my printer 5 minutes before this came out! I think I’ll hold off for a while before daring to do this.

[@benkec123]

You will gain confidence real quick, because it works great out of the box. I have one myself and i am really happy with it :)

[@nordemoniac]

@@benkec123 Been printing all the included gcode and yes - it’s the best I’ve seen! I just hope it’ll print other models (sliced by me) at the same quality. It’s crazy how consistent the prints are. The only thing I had issues with is silencing the extruder when retracting, but was finally able to make it silent by pushing the gears apart from each other while tightening the stepper motor and adding some thick grease (thick grease “sticks” and removes the clicking noise).

[@TheDanny]

Nice and I just ordered my second prusa mini+ two days ago. So I'm definitely starting this print this weekend

[@Algardraug]

Can I ask what you are doing with two of them? :)

[@TheDanny]

@@Algardraug I actually have a. Ender 3 pro, cr-10v2, mk3s, and a mini+. I had an ender 5 plus but just sold it and bought another mini+. Just like printing stuff.

[@ohbuddy8580]

At the price it’s at This should come stock from the factory like this. Excellent job!!!!

[@3DMusketeers]

Must. Print. All. The. Things! The moving of power and USB is amazing and NEEDED! Great to see the modding of the printers becoming more mainstream and accepted!

[@patto647]

That’s a rock solid mod

[@TIIIMMMMEEEEYYY]

Very Well Made!!! I just started printing mine Mini Expansion It is a joy to watch these videos :)

[@smarzony]

OMG this is amazing, love the spool placement

[@ChristopherPSamuels]

Incredible build. crazy intricate and beautiful! Though I would love to see the spool suspended or on a roller. Seems like the friction from the table would be an issue

[@ard1choke]

Watch at the end of the video (or look at the 3d models for the legs), the spool is suspended in a pretty clever looking slot.

[@aloowakp]

Have the mk2.5s and mk3s already but this makes me wanna get the mini :D

[@MrTartans]

I’m in that boat with you. But also want an XL

[@IonbeamGreg]

Very cool design. I'm waiting for my mini+ . Still 2 weeks of waiting.... argh I cannot wait anymore.

[@kalletaimi5094]

I waited my own for nearly three months, it was a long time :D But so worth it

[@richybaby2k]

@@kalletaimi5094 3 months! Wow, I hope mine isn’t that long. I’d be asking for a refund!

[@kalletaimi5094]

@@richybaby2k It was last year, waiting times were long. It said that on their website, waiting time was two months, and my local postal office transported it around for a month, that was quite annoying :D

[@miklosbecsei8128]

Cooool! Just got my mini this week, but I will definitely do it soon!

[@uniworkhorse]

It's like the printer is growing to fit your needs, really a meta show not tell of what printers can do!

[@sandrolauer350]

Awesome design! If I had a mini this would be a must have print! 👍

[@foolishafraid562]

MUCH BETTER, I know what I’ll be printing this weekend.

[@charliebowen4232]

Wow... it is like a Prusa Mini Mech!!

[@thesledgehammerblog]

Very cool idea. Just got my Mini about a month ago, might have to give this a try.

[@danksley]

My favorite thing about this is that you can print it on the mini. It would be funny if you needed a mk3 for some of the large parts.

[@sqintal2090]

My mini is neatly placed in a corner and the spool and power cable can be a bit clunky, this upgrade is gonna look sick!

[@G-performance1967]

great set up ! Genius modifications

[@Robothut]

Great looking and working base mod ! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@gigifrana940]

I am still waiting for my mini kit .......🐌 From March ........still loading......🐌 Till it gets in my hands will appear other machines and upgrades........ Still nice work done on that mini 👍 You could go with a mini enclosure for that role underneath the machine😉 it's getting heat from the bed also.

[@LoadingDocProductions]

Looks awesome! What is the footprint with the new legs?

[@lukewoolfson]

So cool. Would be nice to just be able to buy this as an upgrade kit but great to know I can print the upgrade on my mini.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

If you are unwilling to just print it yourself, why even have a printer? That just makes absolutely no sense whatsoever!

[@3dnoob722]

Any chance there will be one for the mk3s+?

[@jochemverzijl2601]

I hope so, Will be nice

[@eduardo_Skywaller1032]

@@jochemverzijl2601 same

[@StuckInVim]

Yeah!

[@therealraysiel]

Yes please!

[@SpacePlexus]

PLEASE

[@KaleBryars]

This will make my mini even better! Great job on the mod !

[@damienbenz]

I build my own printers, and i have a few of them, including one Voron 2.4, and 5 Prusa Bear clones, but this video made me buy a Prusa Mini.

[@gwolfe1231]

I moved the power switch on my Ender 3 V2 to the front, also. One of the best and cheapest mods.

[@AaronSchwarz42]

Super dope mod team Prusa // ** Question ** In terms of harmonics (vibration) does this increase movement of the printer in the forward backward & size to side or XY dimensions ? Also does the filament spool spin on a bearing/ sleeve or other low friction mount into the spool ? Does increasing the length of the Bowden feed input tube cause any technical issues with jamming ?

[@TGWMS]

No vibrations, spool rotate perfectly just on print.

[@jimschmidt4089]

I also really agree with the cool design and new compact design. I also have the same concerns with vibrations and transferring harmonics. It appears to be very stable. How are you supporting the filament and altering it to spin? I may have missed it in the video. Thank you and keep up the great work Prusa team "tattoo arms".

[@TGWMS]

@@jimschmidt4089 it's spin just by force of bondtech

[@krelis77]

Great design. Love it….and please make this for the MK3s too 👍😎

[@ronnyklein9313]

Ach Gott wie geil ist das denn??? Muss ich gleich drucken! Danke für das tolle Video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PK_89]

Perfect. Thank you, tattooed prusa arms. Now my weekend is saved.

[@TGWMS]

i think i have a new nickname :-D

[@IronHexacyanoferrate]

@@TGWMS How in the world have you made your comments say "reply from Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa" lol

[@TGWMS]

@@IronHexacyanoferrate i am Prusa team member ;-)

[@jaskirat1999]

This is an absolute chonker and I love it!

[@peteronthefarm8430]

I Love that! Although I got a different power brick. Mine was one of the firsts mini+ shipped. I hope someone makes a version for older style power bricks as well!

[@TGWMS]

You have STL for old and new version on Prusaprinters ;-)

[@socialus5689]

Definitely getting a Prusa printer for my next one.

[@lowpowermodelife]

This is why I got my mini.

[@eXplorerShop1]

Im about to get my mini+ When will the power panic feature be available for the mini?

[@Doping1234]

Very nice construction!

[@N33sWorkshop]

At least the main switch is in front, that's a great thing!

[@Sandman755]

I want this and am daunted by the amount of work involved in equal measure.

[@spivzit8754]

I'm going to design something similar for my CR10 and Sidewinder X1 machines. Absolutely love it

[@TheZimberto]

I wish Prusa would use the Mini for for some of their own fabs. That would help them identify and fix some of the print consistency issues that owners have been experiencing with this model. It a good printer for sure, but it could be so much better.

[@stefan-bayer]

I can not recommend the MINI+. By far too many problems on my side and support says do this and do that. After 60 hours of testing and changing stuff it’s just too much.

[@MkrezyL28E]

Awesome design

[@AehreWemAereGebuehrt]

This is REALLY neat! Good job!

[@stevewheeler6672]

Now I have to order some orange Prusament.

[@toddzino58]

I actually used a top mount spool holder and printed the drawer for underneath the base. Lots of storage and looks cool. Minis a great printer, but not a fan of the extruder. Put on a bondtech/BMG clone and that takes this printer to new heights.

[@rodsnyder6020]

Also Modding my mini right now. Very cool mod guys. Don't have enough space for this mod in my endlose. Otherwise i'd be already printing. :)

[@dmanero]

love the whole concept. Genius idea.

[@TheJohnnyarias]

Just say!!! wow, wow...and buying PETG filament right now!!!

[@evgagnon2063]

THANK YOU! I have been looking for a base.

[@Lucastrujillo59]

That looks Fantastic

[@matthewlooi9607]

Why I love this company!

[@xeromaru]

OK this sold me, order placed. Prusa gang gang!

[@blockhead3654]

Ok now I want one

[@polyglot84]

Yes! Yes! More of this!

[@1317tc]

Love the mod, but it needs a Prusa Orange collar around the original power switch location... If for nothing else than to help cushion the wires (and add more 'pop')

[@car_tar3882]

Wow this thing makes the printer like the complete product it should be for the price

[@PetrHosek]

Nice design, the overall non-compactness of the mini on a desk was the reason I switched to i3MK3s. The only downside I see in this mod is that the underside spool holder will be specific only for some spool types and sizes, so I imagine that with a lot of spools you end up using the separate desk spool stand anyway.

[@TGWMS]

so you can remix it for spools you mostly use ;-)

[@PetrHosek]

@@TGWMS yes, but it still won't be very universal, which is what I usually desire, I usually have a variety of spools around. Also, extending your logic further, I can build myself a completely different printer if I don't like this one, but it should not be a universal argument to dismiss any reasonably constructive critique.

[@TGWMS]

@@PetrHosek of cause. We are Prusa and we have Prusament. if someone use something different then remix it for other brands of filament. It is never possible in this design to make it completely universal. Some spools are wider some small. Others need only samples of a few grams, others have big ones 2-5 kg.

[@PetrHosek]

@@TGWMS Sure, I was just pointing it out as something to keep in mind when going into this mod. I guess that making a microwave-style rotating dish for the spool could be more universal, but would also come with its own limitations, mainly increased height requirements.

[@speyerbernd]

Habe noch keinen Prusa Mini. Aber alleine nur für dieses geile Design der Base, muss ich mir vermutlich einen anschaffen. 🙂😉 Hammer Design. 👍🏻

[@matthewrichman7777]

Great now I want one of those stands for my mk3

[@unloveableandre]

Except for the power button and the USB port, everything looks cool. I have no problems with soldering, even better with heat shrink type, but average people will skip that hassle and keep both on original place. IMHO, a single insert piece with both button and USB hole, close together would look better. Also, extensions. Use an additional, accessory cable that goes straight to the board. So you can keep the original button in place, disconnect the jack, cover the connector, and connect the longer one.

[@FilipeNeto616]

Very ingenious! I have two questions. 1. Does the printer still fits under the Ikea Lack table with this combined new height? 2. Some filament reels are wider, in particular the 1Kg ones. Do they fit in this filament holder? Thank you and nice work

[@toddzino58]

1. No. Inch or so too short. 2. No also…….

[@tasmedic]

Pretty, but wouldn't a tripod stand be more stable and less likely to wobble than a four-legged base?

[@franks.jr.7236]

Nice job

[@dcollea]

The Mini is my 4th printer over the years. Also have an MK2.5s The Mini is giving my fits though calibrating first layer. Traced the problem to the hot end. Hope to have it resolved so I can print this super cool upgrade. Wish the hole for the USB looked a bit cleaner

[@dcollea]

A couple of cold pulls and reseated PTFE tube with correct compression....printing like a champ

[@AttilaSVK]

This is how every Mini should have come from the factory :)

[@simonpelletier4156]

Fantastic engineering!

[@henryhbk]

Totally should be purchase option. That’s a great design. Might make one for my i3mk3

[@JonneBackhaus]

I would like to see this as an upgrade kit :)

[@WD40651]

Awesome build!

[@Quadromodo]

Go BIG Josef, print houses, skyscrapers, bridges! All you gotta do is keep the tech accurate. Scale up. ;o)

[@Der.Kugelbeschleuniger]

Wow! Amazing mod!

[@jacobfalk4827]

1:47 ARE YOU A MONSTER!?!? Cut those zip ties flush XD

[@Darkbart22]

If I could get my Mini to print reliable it would be a nice addition. Looks like switching to an E3D V6 is my last resort. Edit: After switching to the Bondtech heatbreak I can now think of this rebuild.

[@suchanec]

Tak tohle je hodně parádní práce. Smekám klobouk!

[@crueldragon0]

Very cool. Please get full networking support finished

[@simply2148]

I love, i must make it for my Mini ;)