{"product_id":"biqu-popcap-top-cover-snapmaker-u1","title":"BIQU PopCap Top Cover for Snapmaker U1","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBIQU PopCap Top Cover for Snapmaker U1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe BIQU PopCap is a transparent polycarbonate top cover that closes the open top of the Snapmaker U1. It holds chamber heat in and keeps room draughts out, which is what warping and layer splitting on ABS, ASA and nylon usually come down to. The shell is clear, so you keep a full view of the print, and a magnetic hatch on the front lets you reach in without lifting the whole cover off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilises the print environment\u003c\/strong\u003e — closing the top reduces heat loss and draughts, the two most common causes of warping and poor layer adhesion on high-temperature filaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — the transparent polycarbonate shell lets you watch a print from any angle without opening anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic quick-access hatch\u003c\/strong\u003e — flip it open to clear a nozzle, change filament or pull a finished part, then close it without disturbing the chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated tool tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moulded top tray keeps your hex keys, nozzle picks and cutters on the machine instead of lost on the bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuieter running\u003c\/strong\u003e — BIQU reports a reduction of around 15 dB with the cover fitted. Actual results depend on your machine, surface and room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated to 120 °C by BIQU\u003c\/strong\u003e — heat-resistant PC, specified by BIQU for an operating range of −40 °C to 120 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the Panda ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — routing ports for Panda Breath and pre-drilled mounting positions for Panda Touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy a Top Cover Matters on an Open-Frame Printer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Snapmaker U1 ships as an open-frame machine. That is ideal for PLA and PETG, which prefer moving air. It is the wrong environment for ABS, ASA, polycarbonate and nylon, which shrink as they cool: a cool draught across the top of a tall print pulls the corners off the plate and splits layers partway up. Closing the top traps the heat the bed already produces and holds the air around the print still, which is usually enough to get those materials printing reliably on a desktop machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe side benefit is noise and dust. A closed top muffles the toolhead and keeps airborne dust off the print surface, which matters in a workshop and matters more in a home or office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCompatible printer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSnapmaker U1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTop enclosure cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e506 × 421 × 315 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHeat-resistant polycarbonate (PC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eColour and finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOperating temperature (listed by BIQU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e−40 °C to 120 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNoise reduction (reported by BIQU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eApproximately 15 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1.7 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAccessory ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePanda Breath routing ports, Panda Touch mounting positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBIQU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePopCap top cover × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCarry handle × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHandle mounting screws × 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHex key × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe printer is not included. Panda Breath, Panda Touch and any tools shown in the product photography are sold separately and are not part of this package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFit the carry handle to the cover with the two supplied screws and the hex key, then lower the cover onto the top of the U1. No tools beyond the supplied hex key are needed and nothing on the printer has to be modified. The cover lifts straight off whenever you want the machine open again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDesigned specifically for the Snapmaker U1 and no other printer. BIQU lists it for ABS, nylon (PA), polycarbonate and PLA work. Follow Snapmaker's own guidance for your filament and keep to the material's recommended chamber conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy Buy from Omnimakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeld in the UAE.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordered from local stock rather than shipped in from an overseas marketplace, so it arrives in days instead of weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriced in AED, all in.\u003c\/strong\u003e No customs surprises, no currency conversion on your card, no third-party import fee at the door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe run the U1 ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnimakers stocks the Snapmaker U1 alongside its build plates, hotends, belts and cables, so if you ask us whether something fits, the answer comes from the machine on our bench rather than a spec sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal support in your timezone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Questions about enclosure printing, material settings or fitment get answered by people who do this daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne supplier for the whole machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover, plates, nozzles, spares and filament from a single order and a single invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the PopCap fit printers other than the Snapmaker U1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo. It is dimensioned for the U1 specifically. It will not fit Bambu Lab, Creality or Prusa machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Snapmaker U1 printer included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo. This listing is the top cover only. The printer in the photographs is shown for scale and context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes fitting the PopCap turn the U1 into a heated chamber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo. It is a passive cover. It retains heat the heated bed already produces and blocks draughts, but it has no heater and BIQU does not specify it as an actively heated chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I print ABS, ASA or nylon with it fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThat is the main reason to fit one. BIQU lists ABS, nylon (PA), PC and PLA applications. The cover gives those materials the still, warm air they need, though you should still follow Snapmaker's filament guidance and ventilate the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it filter fumes or smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo. A cover contains air, it does not clean it. ABS and ASA release odour and fine particles, so print them in a ventilated space. If you want filtration, the PopCap has routing ports for BIQU's Panda Breath, which is sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much quieter will my printer be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBIQU reports around 15 dB of reduction. That is a clear, noticeable difference in practice, but the figure depends on your machine, what it is standing on and the room, so treat it as indicative rather than guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to take the whole cover off to change filament or clear a nozzle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo. The magnetic front hatch flips open for routine access. You only lift the whole cover for bigger jobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still see the print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes. The shell is transparent polycarbonate, so you keep a view of the toolhead and the part from every side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the polycarbonate yellow or deform over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBIQU specifies the material for continuous use between −40 °C and 120 °C, well above the air temperature a passive desktop enclosure reaches. Keep it out of direct sunlight and clean it with a soft cloth and mild soap rather than solvents or alcohol, which can craze PC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould trapping heat damage the printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA passive top cover on a machine designed to accept one does not push the chamber anywhere near the limits of the printer's own components. If you are running long high-temperature jobs, keep the room ventilated and watch the first few prints as you would with any change to your setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to install? Do I need tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNo and no. Two screws attach the handle, the hex key is in the box, and the cover simply sits on the printer. Five minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Panda Touch and Panda Breath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes. There are pre-drilled mounting positions for Panda Touch and routing ports for Panda Breath. Neither device is included in this package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much room do I need for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe cover measures 506 × 421 × 315 mm. Allow for that above and around your U1, plus clearance to lift the cover off and to swing the magnetic hatch open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I buy with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you are moving to ABS, ASA or nylon, a hardened steel hotend and a textured PEI plate are the two upgrades that pair with it most often. 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