Variable fan speed on the FlashForge Creator Pro and other MightyBoard printers
Source: Thingiverse by DrLex
The Variable fan speed on the FlashForge Creator Pro and other MightyBoard printers is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by DrLex. In short, this is a solution to add advanced and fully automated variable fan speed control to a MightyBoard-based 3D printer like the FlashForge Creator Pro. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
In short, this is a solution to add advanced and fully automated variable fan speed control to a MightyBoard-based 3D printer like the FlashForge Creator Pro. These printers only have a binary toggle for the fan and there is no straightforward solution to upgrade it to variable speed that can be controlled from within a print. I won't say this solution of mine is straightforward, but it surely does upgrade fan control from the crudest possible system to something pretty damn good. If you're interested, download the STL models of this Thing, visit the GitHub page of this project, and get started. The motivation for this project I really like my FlashForge Creator Pro, but there has always been one thing that kept bugging me, and it was the lack of variable speed for the cooling fan. This go…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Variable fan speed on the FlashForge Creator Pro and other MightyBoard printers is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 DrLex.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by DrLex, 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.