XY Fan Holder
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Published on August 10, 2012
Derived from
Ultimaker X Stepper Fan
by ReSc
Description
A holder for a 50X50 fan cooling the XY steppers
Instructions
So I liked the idea ReSc put up and decided to well make it myself.
The right side might be thin on the channel towards the hole. I will update this as they print out along with pictures.
It holds a very light fan so I don't thing it should be a problem.
1st Update: The right fan finished printing as seen in the pictures and it felt a little flimsy but once bolted to the fn using M4 it was really rigid. Also the little clip on the side does not seem to need a screw since it holds everything in place really well. Only problem is that Its just barely brushing with the print surface which can be fized by a little sandpaper, and eventually an updated file.
2nd Update: Recessed the holder (L&R)about 2.5mm in more which should give the fan the necessary clearance when the build platform moves up and down. Will print it again.
3rd Update: I uploaded the DWG files if you wish to modify the walls and get them thicker. I noticed once the fan is bolted on everything becomes very rigid. The hole size means you can just screw the M4 screw in without nuts.
4th & Final Update: To wire the fans just splice the blu&purple cable. I did it so I can turn on and off only the stepper motors. Also I added an on/off switch seen in the picture. I didn't include the file for it since there are so many sizes out there. Used some left over screws from the Ultimaker and voila, looks stock. If the fan holder are a bit loose add some tape on the inside of the "clamp" and thats it.
Enjoy.
I measured my fans before and after the fans. They used to run at about 50C now they run at a cool 30C. BIG difference.
Also I noticed that the fan cooler fins stay put without the paper clips on as long as they don't get bumped around.
The right side might be thin on the channel towards the hole. I will update this as they print out along with pictures.
It holds a very light fan so I don't thing it should be a problem.
1st Update: The right fan finished printing as seen in the pictures and it felt a little flimsy but once bolted to the fn using M4 it was really rigid. Also the little clip on the side does not seem to need a screw since it holds everything in place really well. Only problem is that Its just barely brushing with the print surface which can be fized by a little sandpaper, and eventually an updated file.
2nd Update: Recessed the holder (L&R)about 2.5mm in more which should give the fan the necessary clearance when the build platform moves up and down. Will print it again.
3rd Update: I uploaded the DWG files if you wish to modify the walls and get them thicker. I noticed once the fan is bolted on everything becomes very rigid. The hole size means you can just screw the M4 screw in without nuts.
4th & Final Update: To wire the fans just splice the blu&purple cable. I did it so I can turn on and off only the stepper motors. Also I added an on/off switch seen in the picture. I didn't include the file for it since there are so many sizes out there. Used some left over screws from the Ultimaker and voila, looks stock. If the fan holder are a bit loose add some tape on the inside of the "clamp" and thats it.
Enjoy.
I measured my fans before and after the fans. They used to run at about 50C now they run at a cool 30C. BIG difference.
Also I noticed that the fan cooler fins stay put without the paper clips on as long as they don't get bumped around.
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Nice work!