Gridfinity Solder Fume Extractor

A compact, portable fume extractor in a 1x1x6 Gridfinity form factor. Ideal for storing in Gridfinity tool boxes.

Components

• Filter (e.g. Hakko A1001 - cut to size)

• 4010 fan (e.g. Sunon EE40101S1-1000U-999)

• USB PD module (e.g. AITRIP PDC004-PD)

• Four M3x14 screws

Print settings

• Material: PETG

• Layer height: 0.25

• Lid

  • no top or bottom solid layers

  • 22% honeycomb infill

• Bottom bin part

  • paint-on organic support for the USB-C opening

Assembly

• Solder the USB module to the fan

• Glue the module to the bottom part of the bin behind the USB-C opening

• Stack the components: bottom bin, fan, top bin

• Fasten the assembly with four M3x14 screws (the holes are design to be self-threading)

• Cut-to-size and insert filter

• Slide the lid into place

Disclaimer

This is a hobby project and has not been formally tested for any use case. It is not a substitute for proper ventilation or certified fume extraction systems.