Anycubic Photon 80mm fan external power with switch 100mm duct vent

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### Updates v.2 ==update 07/06/2020============ - Added a **Photon_back_plate_power_wires_hole.stl** in order to be able to pull the wires directly from the mainboard, using the existing [5.5x2.5 3 Pin DC Female Socket Panel PCB Mounting Power](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NCY1FEP/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01NCY1FEP&linkId=3a987cf14de6943cd4e8a5c2b70d5daa&true=true) - This socket might exist only on the newest versions of Photon, looking on the internet, I've seen images of mainboards with or without this. If you do not have this, then I encourage you to use an external power source rather than playing with the mainboard wires. In fact, this was the main motive I have created this project. - Added a **fan_and_switch_enclosure_no_power_hole.stl** to be used together with the above mainboard power source for the fan. -------------------------------------------- ### Details This is a project built for my **Anycubic Photon**. I needed a way to take out the toxic fumes that the Resins are producing. I decided to go with a 100mm duct flexible tube that takes out all the fumes outside my room. Looking through the search I did not find a project to satisfy my needs, so I took several projects and jointed them together with a missing part, designed by myself. I have used **parts from other projects** as described below to make the entire puzzle: From https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4025245 I used: - Photon_back_plate_V01.STL - Funnel_100mm.STL And the piece from here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2877754 I designed the fan and switch enclosure to fit the back plate mentioned above on one side and the rear vent on the other side. The holes for screws are designed to match M3 screws(3mm diameter). ### Materials: In order to get this project done you would need the following: [4x M3 40mm screws](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ISM1FMI/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01ISM1FMI&linkId=ab492e299b8e90437ff31f3715f0756a&true=true) [2x M3 10mm for power clamp](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PQQW43R/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PQQW43R&linkId=7bc7f4d10c7cdfcc9c435a7b6b6083df&true=true) [1x 12V Power Supply with 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC plug](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019RO949C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B019RO949C&linkId=80790f73298eea8b2dd5d4774e575b02&true=true) [1x 12V switch](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B082YWLCFT/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B082YWLCFT&linkId=8ba365137a05a880a95363c490560e64&true=true) (wiring diagram available inside) [1x 5.5x2.1 female DC connector](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PZVDPTM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00PZVDPTM&linkId=7ff94d04ee473b994689051a71ee33de&true=true) [1x 80mm 12V Fan](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NTUJG62/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NTUJG62&linkId=5fc265be0a6108d0c86fe7dbf7f65465&true=true) Nice to have [4pin female connector](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0761K1Z51/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0761K1Z51&linkId=7b9e7782a4268802974ec417c135af93&true=true) ### Tools I used: [Terminals Crimping Tool + connectors](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0069TRKJ0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0069TRKJ0&linkId=dd77e4aa5b9fcc24aaea873cc5cf892d) [Electric Heat Wrap tubes](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FKG1GH9/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FKG1GH9&linkId=b4e7a6d7a51c68533fc006acbc489c52&true=true) [Digital Meter](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9TRQI1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01N9TRQI1&linkId=e84cc0f8c568cc0fb76c802de002c61e&true=true) [Precision Screwdriver Set](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DXTZM8O/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01DXTZM8O&linkId=05e82a63174dfe38da1514e4fef040a0&true=true) [Deburring/reaming tool](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N82Z83C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07N82Z83C&linkId=65a3124960f1b420cdc41f72b7b4a62c&true=true) [Digital Caliper](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0721M3Z3N/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0721M3Z3N&linkId=f1c9ae58ba8cbdcfc9c1d2247ebb52de&true=true) [PushDrive Screwdriver](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FTVR5H2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FTVR5H2&linkId=5a1a9ba27e8f2f50331a55a6aa6801dd&true=true) ### Assembly Once you have printed all the parts, proceed with mounting the funnel inside the printer. I have to say that the **hardest part of all** was to disassemble the Photon in order to mount the funnel... Do please check to unscrew all the screws(!?), including the ones hidden inside the enclosure, on the sides... Remove the metallic case with the small carbon filter inside (which I cut it round shape and put it inside the funnel) and screw the funnel in the same position. Only 2 screws are possible to be used. Make sure you take down the vent plate from behind, because the funnel goes outside the printer once mounted. ### Wiring The parts together should be easy to wire, once you follow the instructions / schemas provided by each product (12V Switch and Fan 4pin) and you put the wires in the right place. A female [4pin connector](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0761K1Z51/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0761K1Z51&linkId=7b9e7782a4268802974ec417c135af93&true=true) would have been great to have but I did not have on hand, so I pushed the Live and Ground wires directly into the fan's 4 pin holes (as provided in the diagram attached 4pin-wiring-diagram.png) To make the connections safer, I've used the terminals crimping tool to attach connectors wrapped with electric heat tubes. I have also added a layer of [Carbon Filter](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0076KO6KC/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mephidiyart-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0076KO6KC&linkId=4e41f32459a645fe748ff964ddbea9cc&true=true) cut to size 110 x 70mm which sits inside the black vent in front of the fan. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. _Disclaimer: All above links are with affiliates where I earn a commission, at no extra charge from you._

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