Soldering Fume Extractor, USB-C, Filter Tray
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Description
This compact soldering Fume Extractor uses a 80 mm fan and can be powered via USB-C. With the right cable, you can even power it from your phone! The carbon filter can very easily be replaced.
Needed Hardware and Electronics:
- 80 mm cooling fan (Amazon*, Ebay)
- USB-C breakout board with downstream (Amazon*, Ebay)
- 5 mm carbon filter, optional (Amazon*, Ebay)
- (6) M3 x 30
- (2) M3 x 6
- (2) M3 x 10 screws (Amazon*, Ebay)
Basic Assembly and Printing Notes:
- the screws thread right into the plastic (no inserts), don't over-tighten them!
- it is best if the filter tray is printed with a durable filament like PLA-CF or PETG
- no supports are needed
- The screws are not pictured in the Assembly Guide
Assembly:
| Start with the part Head main. |  |
| Slide the fan into position. Route the fan cable through the hole before doing so. |  |
Attach Head Front and secure it from behind using 4 M3 x 30 screws. |  |
Cut the carbon Filter to size and place it into the Filter Tray.
Slide both into position. you should hear a click. |  |
Set the Connector onto the Base Top.
Make sure the bridged surface of the base is reasonably smooth. |  |
Route the wire through the connector to the case.
Set the head onto the connector and secure all three parts using 2 M3 x 30 screws. They are attached from below. |  |
Attach the USB-C breakout board to the base using 2 M3 x 6 screws. The USB-C plug is facing down in this picture. |  |
| Solder the fan wire to the breakout board (VBUS and GND). |  |
| Attach the bottom part of the base using 2 M3 x 10 screws. |  |
If you want, you can now glue in the two rubber feet.
The DXF files for laser cutting are available, or you can print them out of TPU. |  |
| And with that, your new Fume Extractor is complete :) |  |
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