Model Paint Mixer from a 140mm PC fan

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New Enhanced Edition for 2020! All the components from the 2019 version are still fully compatible. What's New? -Paint holders for Alclad and 23ml Tamiya have been added. -A Universal holder has been added for DIY (see second picture). -Paint holders now feature a 'bevel edge' and minor cosmetic changes. -The holes for the 10x10x2 magnets are now 0.2mm bigger, making installation easier. -You can now use 4x M3x10 countersunk screws to mount the spring holders to the Base Bottom. -A hole has been added in the spring holder for a tyrap to secure the spring. -Two rings have been added in the base plate for tyraps to secure the wires. -The mount for the power switch and power jack are now much thicker. ---------- This remix is made from this thing: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1660555, with lots of information found there. This vortex shaker is more of a paint mixer for using Tamiya paints, Vellejo paint bottles or any paint bottle with the same size's Parts Needed: - 140mm PC fan -A balance weight to mount on the PC Fan blade -4x Springs (I use 11mm Outer 9mm Inner Dia and 70mm long) (RC Car Crawler Springs) -4x M3x45 screws -6x 10x10x2mm Magnets -12v DC power -DC Power Socket Jack Plug 5.5mm -On/Off Switch or a Toggle Switch -Some power wire (15cm should be enough) -Optional: A Fan Controller so you can change the fan speed if you want to Tools Needed: -CA Glue -Soldering Iron and solder -Rubber band -Optional: A drill with a 2.5 and a 3mm drill bit All parts and magnets can be glued with CA glue if you print the parts with PLA filament. https://youtu.be/_qmWVAaLPZk The springs I use were from an RC car that is discontinued for a long time now (Venom Racing Creeper). However, you can find similar springs from other RC car brands like Axial RC. They don't need to be stiff or soft; they only need to 'wobble' the plate holding the paint. You may also use some fuel line or a hose for this part. For example: Axial Racing AXIC1297 Spring 14x90mm 2.25 lbs/in - Green (2pcs) (Blue Springs) https://www.ebay.nl/itm/Axial-AXI-Shock-Springs-Red-14x90mm-1-32-lbs-in-2-AXIAX30213-AX30213/192390188540?hash=item2ccb594dfc:g:D3AAAOSw7aBVEZJl or Hot Racing 120 Rock Crawler Dual Rate Springs STD120MR128 https://www.ebay.nl/itm/120-Rock-Crawler-Dual-Rate-Springs-STD120MR128/152716520402?hash=item238e9d2bd2:g:x-sAAOSwa8dZyKAT