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    • c310undefined
      c310
      last edited by

      as an option i have created 40 mm fan bracket to replace original one (30*30)
      it fits with original model cooling fan duct.

      https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2822678

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      • Nuvagundefined
        Nuvag
        last edited by

        Nice!
        I'm just printing one and found two minor problems:

        • Simplify3D hangs up if using more than 2 perimeters (tried multiple times)
        • The text on the side is too small to be printed, there are only artefacts visible
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        • Nuvagundefined
          Nuvag
          last edited by

          Just mounted it and fits perfectly, thx c310!
          Additionally it doesn't interfere with the touch sensor like the 30mm fan did, so no need to turn the fan of during autocalibrating

          I'm slightly worried it could slip down, would be nice if it had a hinge above the top most full cooling fin of the heatsink and prevents it from slipping down.

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          • RGN01undefined
            RGN01
            last edited by

            My development and testing is delayed as I'm waiting for a new Nimble for the Volcano. I'll report back once I receive that and get it mounted.

            Richard

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            • Vigilantundefined
              Vigilant
              last edited by

              @RGN01:

              Now fully loaded and waiting for me to convert the fan supply on the Duet to 12V

              https://i.imgur.com/fsleZj7l.jpg

              https://i.imgur.com/cLcZwSfl.jpg

              https://i.imgur.com/svgvfvgl.jpg

              https://i.imgur.com/E5TOV7Sl.jpg

              https://i.imgur.com/uBTwwtyl.jpg

              I must only still add the tusks to the fan - a 6mm aluminium tube either side should be easily achievable, I think.

              Should be interesting to test it.

              Richard

              I'm using a 40mm fan duct adapter , and I noticed that the nimble mount nut below is blocking it from being mounted properly. How are you mounting the nimble?, are you using a nut? Do you have the STL for this ?

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              • RGN01undefined
                RGN01
                last edited by

                My Nimble is mounted using one of the adapters from Shapeways, 3mm cap screws and 1/2 nuts below the board. My design incorporates a recess for the one bolt and nut.

                Yes, I have the STL (it is my design) but it is untested at this time as I need to wait for another Nimble and have to convert the fan voltage to 12V from 24V. I hope to do that this weekend.

                I'm happy to put the STL on Thingiverse on the understanding it is still WIP. Which one are you interested in? The one for the v6, or the Volcano one with layer fan?

                Richard

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                • RGN01undefined
                  RGN01
                  last edited by

                  Update:

                  I have now finalised the design for the duct and it works well on both my Smart Effectors using 40 x 10mm Noctua fans.

                  I decided to go with the BerdAir type approach as the Smart Effector became too cluttered with the layer fans on it. I'm still working on the piping and mounts for these.

                  See the 40mm fan duct here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2844881

                  Richard

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                  • Mystaundefined
                    Mysta
                    last edited by

                    @RGN01:

                    Update:

                    I have now finalised the design for the duct and it works well on both my Smart Effectors using 40 x 10mm Noctua fans.

                    I decided to go with the BerdAir type approach as the Smart Effector became too cluttered with the layer fans on it. I'm still working on the piping and mounts for these.

                    See the 40mm fan duct here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2844881

                    Richard

                    I commented on the thingiverse post as well but wanted to mention here I printed the berd adapter and the 40*20 fan duct, everything went well(though leveling them was a pain) used supports. The cylinder around the heatsink was a little brittle - slightly broke it when I was removing supports but could be my PETG print settings.

                    Here was my orientation(tested the other adapter too) https://i.imgur.com/mXVaazo.png

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                    • RGN01undefined
                      RGN01
                      last edited by

                      Thanks for reporting back. Try printing with the feet on the bed - mine prints perfectly like that with support only on the bed.

                      I've also uploaded a STL file for the combination of the duct and BerdAir tube mount.

                      Richard

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                      • RGN01undefined
                        RGN01
                        last edited by

                        I've uploaded an improved version for the BerdAir type cooling. It only needs support on the bed - I've included sacrificial support for the rest of it.

                        Mine prints perfectly in PETG with only minimal support plastic to remove.

                        Richard

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                        • benkayundefined
                          benkay
                          last edited by

                          Looks great. With the new easy-print version for berd-air….is this file universal for standard v6 and volcano?

                          Tevo Little monster with Duet Wifi and Smart Effector / magball arms upgrades.
                          Original Prusa i3 Mk3

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                          • benkayundefined
                            benkay
                            last edited by

                            Looks great. With the new easy-print version for berd-air….is this file universal for standard v6 and volcano?

                            Tevo Little monster with Duet Wifi and Smart Effector / magball arms upgrades.
                            Original Prusa i3 Mk3

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                            • RGN01undefined
                              RGN01
                              last edited by

                              Yes, I use the same for both.

                              Richard

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                              • Hergonowayundefined
                                Hergonoway @RGN01
                                last edited by

                                @rgn01

                                Hi love your design, could you share the stp/step files ? at least for the "Duct_-_no_accessories_v1.00" part ?

                                I'm struggling right now in Fusion 360 with the stl, there more than 45k meshes

                                Delta goes BrrrRRRRrrrrrRRRRrrr

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                                • RGN01undefined
                                  RGN01 @Hergonoway
                                  last edited by

                                  @hergonoway Unfortunately the CAD package I use does not support STP files so I can't do that.

                                  Richard

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                                  • BenDieselundefined
                                    BenDiesel
                                    last edited by

                                    That fan I a cool idea. I used this one for a 40mm noctua on mine
                                    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2844881

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                                    • Hergonowayundefined
                                      Hergonoway @RGN01
                                      last edited by Hergonoway

                                      @rgn01 I was sad at first because working with this amount of mesh kill my Fusion360... and working from mesh is really not my cup of tea... but your idea of using a 40mm fan made its way into my mind 🙂 I've ended up designing my version from scratch in order to handle 3mm holes for fan with hexa nut lock and working as a shield with berdair support (for original tube size but also 1/8" tube size), so thank you !!

                                      0_1530043605507_SmartEffector Shield - V4 .png

                                      Delta goes BrrrRRRRrrrrrRRRRrrr

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                                      • Chipsa82undefined
                                        Chipsa82 @Hergonoway
                                        last edited by

                                        @hergonoway that is pretty much the ultimate mount for the effector ;)) would you mind sharing the model? thanks!

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                                        • Chipsa82undefined
                                          Chipsa82 @RGN01
                                          last edited by

                                          @rgn01 Cool! is that a 40/20 blower fan?

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                                          • RGN01undefined
                                            RGN01 @Hergonoway
                                            last edited by

                                            @hergonoway that looks very good. Sorry I couldn't help directly and save you the trouble of redesigning it!

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