FTK - Anycubic Photon S - Modular Ventilation v3

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UPDATE: Forgot to include the 120mm fan adapter in the package, it's now added! This one kit should have EVERYTHING you need to modify your Photon S to vent and filter fumes neatly and with minimal change to your printer, taking up very little space. At the end, I've included post-processing builds and instructions! When I started, I saw a few options for attempting to vent and filter for the new Photon S, but no single option seemed to address all the issues with venting this reactively new printer. So I took and modified aspects of multiple approaches and made one all-inclusive one. My version does not require you to rip apart and rewire your printer and jeopardize your warranty. And it's so easy even an amateur can do it safely. The most intrusive thing you have to do is remove the bottom plate, swap a fan, and swap the new base platform. Having a level printer is also very important, so that's why I built self-leveling feet into the base! Also, 4" exhaust tubing coming out of this small printer was ridiculous and overkill, never mind cumbersome and wasted a huge amount of space, especially if you have your printer on a desk like me. So I went with a smaller, cheaper option that is very sturdy and easy to work with - a 2 1/2" Shop Vac Hose for the exhaust instead. The new base stand for the printer has a rear adapter that the shop vac hose can slide directly into and fits very snugly. From there, you can run it wherever you want to. And if you are running it far, I have also included an inline fan box for a 60mm fan so you can help push the air along if you need to. Ideal to use for at least 6 feet of tubing, place it near the middle of hose setup. However, if you are using a 4" inline fan + carbon filter combo at the end of the exhaust line, then you will not need this at all. I've also included the 80mm to 120mm fan upgrade bracket for the LCD screen. I consider this a MUST for this setup for two reasons: First, the new base plate platform by nature of aerodynamics restricts the airflow slightly as it is funneled down and out the back into the shop vac hose. So having the bigger, more powerful fan is very helpful. Second, for the same reason heat will build up more easily in the bottom, and the more powerful fan will help to get rid of it more easily. This ventilation build leaves the two small build chamber fans intact and operational, and they create positive pressure in the printer to help push the fumes out. I tried my best to come up with a solution that kept the printer footprint as small as possible, and that didn't require any extensive tearing apart, rebuilding, or modifying of the printer which could risk damaging it permanently. Special thanks to Teiwaz83 for designing the original base plate that I modified. Praxis87 for saving me time designing the 60mm inline fan box, remixed and repurposed his small exhaust plate file. Morairtym for designing the 80mm to 120mm LCD fan upgrade adapter. And Bildas for designing the threaded feet remixed to make the base adjustable. For those that want to use this on a different printer, I have included a couple of extra files to help you customize it. The Shop Vac Hose Ring file is already perfectly sized for 2 1/2" shop vac hose. Also in that file is an uncut ring and a subtraction cutout tool for you to use. You can make or modify your own backplate for your printer and use this ring and cutout tool to make sure the hose will fit perfectly. I've also included the Truss lath screw cutout if you want to customize your own wall mounts too. Make sure to sink the head at least 3mm before subtracting it. I hope you enjoy it, and please share your comments, questions, and ideas if you have any suggestions for further improvements!