{"product_id":"colony-clacker-door-kit-for-micron-with-or-without-panel-fridge-door-clicky-clack-by-ldo-systems","title":"Colony Clacker Door Kit for Micron with or without Panel (Fridge Door \/ Clicky-Clack) by LDO Systems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColony Clacker Door Kit for Micron 180 — Magnetic Fridge Door Latch, Foam Seal, 1515 Extrusions, by LDO Systems × PrintersForAnts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The \u003cstrong\u003eColony Clacker\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the iconic Clicky-Clack fridge door\n  experience to the \u003cstrong\u003eMicron 180\u003c\/strong\u003e and other 1515-based Printers for Ants\n  builds. Designed from scratch by the PrintersForAnts community and manufactured by\n  LDO Systems, this is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete hardware kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1515 aluminum\n  extrusions, N52 magnets, dowel pins, all fasteners, and foam sealing tape — ready\n  to build with your printed parts and door panel. The magnetic latch delivers that\n  satisfying snap-shut \u003cem\u003eclack\u003c\/em\u003e on every close, and the foam tape seal keeps\n  your chamber temperature consistent for ABS, ASA, and high-temp engineering materials.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMicron 180 only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is sized for the 180mm version of\n  the Micron \/ Micron+. Not compatible with Micron 120, Salad Fork, or other PFA\n  printers without modification.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrinted parts are NOT included.\u003c\/strong\u003e You must print the Colony\n  Clacker STLs before assembling. All STLs are pre-oriented for printing and\n  available free on GitHub.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDoor panel availability depends on variant selected.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check\n  your variant selection — this listing is available with or without the acrylic\n  panel.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eFoam tape quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit includes 1.3m of foam tape.\n  A double seal requires ~2.5m — plan accordingly if you want double seals\n  (leave no margin for error on cuts).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe title=\"Colony Clacker for Micron 180 — satisfying magnetic door clack in action\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yi75DsFQ0eI\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a Scale — A Full Redesign for 1515 Printers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The original Clicky-Clack Fridge Door by tanaes is designed for 2020-extrusion\n  Voron builds. Simply scaling it down to 1515 doesn't work — the geometry, tolerances,\n  hinge pin sizing, and magnet placement all need to be recalculated for a smaller\n  frame and lighter door panel. The Colony Clacker is a\n  \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete remodel from scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a rescale. Hinge clearances\n  are tightened for the 1515 profile, the latch is optimized for the smaller door\n  mass, STLs are pre-oriented for best print quality using standard Voron settings,\n  and variants are provided for different panel and foam thicknesses — covering\n  frame-to-door distances from 2.8mm to 6.0mm in 0.2mm increments so the fit\n  is precise regardless of your panel material and foam spec.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eN52 Magnets + Dowel Pin Hinges — The Clack Mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The satisfying snap of the Colony Clacker comes from \u003cstrong\u003e8× 6mm×3mm N52\n  magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e embedded in the printed latch body — N52 being the strongest\n  commercially available permanent magnet grade. When the door reaches the closed\n  position, the magnets engage with a definitive click that confirms the door is\n  sealed, not just resting against the frame. The hinges use \u003cstrong\u003e5mm×40mm\n  dowel pins\u003c\/strong\u003e through M5 split bushings for smooth, backlash-free rotation\n  that keeps the door aligned on every open and close cycle. On initial build,\n  if clacking is subdued, check that the two latch screws aren't overtightened\n  and allow a few sessions for the foam to compress and settle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam Tape Seal — Chamber Temperature Where It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Passive enclosures on small printers lose chamber heat fast through door gaps.\n  The Colony Clacker includes \u003cstrong\u003e3mm foam tape\u003c\/strong\u003e that compresses\n  against the frame when the door closes, creating a continuous perimeter seal.\n  This is what elevates the Colony Clacker from an aesthetic mod to a functional\n  upgrade — ABS and ASA printing on a Micron benefits directly from a properly\n  sealed door that holds chamber temperatures above the warping threshold. The\n  foam also cushions the door close, giving the clack a satisfying tactile feel\n  rather than a hard impact.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1515 Aluminum Extrusions — LDO Quality, Black Anodized\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The kit includes all \u003cstrong\u003e1515 aluminum extrusions\u003c\/strong\u003e needed for the\n  door frame in black anodized finish — matching the LDO Micron kit aesthetic.\n  Extrusions are cut to the correct lengths for the Micron 180 door geometry.\n  No additional cutting required.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1515 aluminum extrusions — all lengths for Micron 180 door frame, black anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8× 6mm×3mm N52 magnets (latch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× 5mm×40mm dowel pins (hinges)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× M5×7mm×8mm split bushings (hinges)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 fastener kit — BHCS and SHCS in required lengths, M3 hex nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3m foam tape — 3mm (single seal; 2.5m needed for double seal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ (variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic door panel — if \"with panel\" variant selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's NOT Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted parts — download STLs free from the Colony Clacker GitHub and print before assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoor panel — if \"without panel\" variant selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional foam tape for double seal — kit includes 1.3m, double seal requires ~2.5m total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHinge Variants — Panel and Foam Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Colony Clacker STLs include hinge variants sized for different frame-to-door\n  distances, from \u003cstrong\u003e2.8mm to 6.0mm in 0.2mm steps\u003c\/strong\u003e. The required\n  offset is embossed on the back of each hinge STL (e.g., \"6\" = 6mm). Select\n  the correct variant based on your panel thickness plus foam tape thickness.\n  For standard 3mm acrylic + 3mm foam, use the 6mm variant as a starting point\n  and adjust if the door doesn't close flush.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/PrintersForAnts\/ColonyClacker?tab=readme-ov-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Colony Clacker GitHub — STLs, assembly instructions, BOM, hinge variant guide\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/yi75DsFQ0eI?si=P8Z4A60wTr4WiRiI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Watch the Colony Clacker in action (YouTube Short)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/tanaes\/whopping_Voron_mods\/tree\/main\/clickyclacky_door\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Original Clicky-Clack Fridge Door mod by tanaes (Voron 2020 version)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Browse our full enclosure and panel selection at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-enclosures\"\u003e3D Printer Enclosures\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore all\n  Micron and PFA upgrades at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-upgrades\"\u003e3D Printer Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52735671075110,"sku":"LDO3349BLA","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Space Grey","offer_id":52735671107878,"sku":"LDO3350SPA","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/colony-clacker-door-kit-for-micron-with-or-without-panel-fridge-door-clicky-clack-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-ldo-systems-4446866_3ed3c201-3291-4e31-b0e2-bd13aa9e8028.png?v=1773259450","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/colony-clacker-door-kit-for-micron-with-or-without-panel-fridge-door-clicky-clack-by-ldo-systems","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}