3D printed upgrade for an old 80*25 fan v1.1

grabcad

In my fan upgrade project's second phase, I present a 3D-printed enhancement for an old 80*25mm fan (v2.40). This fan is often used in computers and other devices. The aim of this project is to breathe new life into an aging, noisy 80mm fan. To achieve this, the central holding plate of the fan's motor legs must be cut and attached to the central pad of the 3D-printed body using double-sided adhesive foam (tape). The foam will absorb the fan's vibrations, resulting in a quieter turbine-blower for your projects. This version is optimized for FDM 3D printing and consists of two parts in one STL file, along with a cap that can be glued together using acetone or superglue. Additional fixing holes have been added, compatible with standard 92mm fans. The outblow hole has also been deepened for improved performance. Future versions may involve printing the main body in two parts and attaching them externally to avoid negative corners. After printing, simply glue the parts together using superglue or acetone (if ABS was used), then place your cooler inside using double-sided foam adhesive or another soft glue like silicone. Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and discuss ways of implementing this idea. I'd like to thank Slartibartfast for providing dimensions and a model on GrabCAD. You can find the project mirrored on Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2560747. If you'd like to support this project, please feel free to do so.