Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, ANYCUBIC I3 MEGA silent hotend housing + circular turbofan duct mod is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by mileshkin, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

ANYCUBIC I3 MEGA silent hotend housing + circular turbofan duct mod

Source: Thingiverse by mileshkin

The ANYCUBIC I3 MEGA silent hotend housing + circular turbofan duct mod is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by mileshkin. I did not really like the native hood of the Anycubic i3 MEGA hotend. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: ANYCUBIC, I3, MEGA, silent, hotend, housing, +, circular, turbofan, duct, mod

About this model

I did not really like the native hood of the Anycubic i3 MEGA hotend. Basically, the air ducts of the fans are quite ugly. They made a lot of noise when the air passes through them. I decided to get rid of the metal casing and make this For this modification, you will need: + 4 M3 nuts + 4 M3 * 12..16 screws + turbofan, for example: or + 2 screws for attaching it (such as used to mount a fan in a computer) The casing is assembled using filament pieces that need to be inserted into the holes. Can be fixed with cyanoacrylate. That's all. Now, by reducing the inertia of the head and better cooling the print zone, I can print at higher speeds. 16.02.2018 UPDATE: Added grille front. While print ABS it's to much air blows down the hotend and print delaminates. Grille helps a little. 01.03.2018 U…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. ANYCUBIC I3 MEGA silent hotend housing + circular turbofan duct mod is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by mileshkin.
Who made this model?: Designed by mileshkin, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.