Modular 3D Printer Air Scrubber—HEPA + Carbon Filter | Room or Enclosure Use From Radical Idea to Rapid Prototype—Innovating at the Speed of Home Manufacturing.
Take control of your 3D printing environment with this high-performance modular air scrubber system designed specifically for makers, print farms, enclosed printers, tented setups, and small workshops. It also works for hydroponic setups.
This design supports a 10" x 11" cylindrical HEPA + carbon filter (LEVOIT Core 400S size) and pairs perfectly with a 4" inline ventilation fan like the Vivosun D4 (196 CFM) .
It can be configured as:
🔥 Enclosed 3D printer exhaust system (CoreXY printers, UV printers, bedslingers enclosed in tents, etc.) …) 🌫️ VOC/toxin air scrubber 🏠 Small room air purifier 🌱 Tented hydroponics ventilation filter 🔬 Low-power laser cutter fume extractor Designed To Work With: LEVOIT Core 400S Replacement Filter (10” x 11”) Toxin absorber/VOC carbon filters 4” inline ventilation fans (~196 CFM recommended) 4” ducting systems Compatible with any CoreXY printer exhaust adapters on Makerworld. Two Configurations (Important!) 1️⃣ Pull from Enclosed Printer (Recommended for VOC Extraction) Fan orientation:
This pulls fumes directly from:
CoreXY printers Enclosed Bambu setups Tented printers Multi-printer duct manifolds Hydroponics tents 2️⃣ Room Scrubber Mode Flip the fan orientation:
This works like commercial air scrubbers:
Pre-filter catches dust/pet hair HEPA traps particulates Carbon absorbs VOCs and odors
For rooms:~0.8–1 CFM per sq ft
196 CFM ≈ 100–200 sq ft room coverage
Key Features ✅ Modular 3-part print (prints on 3 plates)
Why This Design Is Better Unlike DIY bucket filters or passive systems:
Uses high-quality commercial HEPA + carbon filters you can order online Scalable airflow via inline fan Cleaner airflow path with funnel design Easy serviceability Modular and upgrade-friendly Home-manufacturable but performance-focused Print Profile Recommendations Material:
PLA (recommended for standard use) PETG (recommended if pulling hot air or exposed to UV lights such as in a hydroponic tent) If exhausting hotter air directly or using it in a hydroponic humid environment with UV lights, use PETG
Print Settings: Layer Height: 0.28mm (fast) or 0.24mm (cleaner finish) Walls: 5 or more perimeters Infill: 50% or higher (gyroid, triangle, or cubic) to help with air tightness and strength. Top/Bottom Layers: 5+ No supports required (main body) 4” connector:Print slower for cleaner overhang OR use light supports for best finish Airtightness Recommendation (Very Important) Because FDM printing can have micro gaps:
Seal the funnel/top section using:
Clear UV-resistant spray (Krylon Clear Coat) Siraya Tech Aegis Clear Any clear polyurethane sealing spray This ensures:
Recommended Parts 4” Noise Reduction Clamp (AC Infinity Style): https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Reduction-Stainless-Flexible/dp/B0B6JPT3BB
4” Inline Fan (Example Used):
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Inch-Inline-Ventilation-Blower/dp/B01M7S46YZ
4” Ducting (Hot/Cold Rated Recommended):
If running hot air, avoid cheap ducting.
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Heavy-Duty-Four-Layer-Ventilation/dp/B07WNK7N7F
Filter Options Current Design: ~10” Diameter ~12” Height LEVOIT Core 400S size What’s Included Top funnel with 4” connector Main cylindrical filter housing with hook mount Bottom base with hook mount Screw-together system enclosing the filter between the top and bottom sections Installation Overview Print 3 parts Glue funnel to filter body Insert cylindrical filter Screw top and bottom together Attach 4” fan via clamp or duct Orient fan based on use case Ideal For 3D printing ABS / ASA / Nylon Resin printing room air cleaning Laser cutting light materials Grow tent odor control Print farms Small workshops Apartment-safe ventilation setups Future Roadmap 6” duct coupler version Core 600S oversized model Wall mount brackets Manifold adapter for multi-printer farms Quick-release latch version 
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