{"id":5046,"date":"2026-08-30T04:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/server-tech\/3d-printed-solder-fume-extractor-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T04:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:10:39","slug":"3d-printed-solder-fume-extractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/en\/diy-repair\/diy-tools-devices\/3d-printed-solder-fume-extractor\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Smoke Extractor for Efficiently Removing Soldering Fumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This time, I built a DIY smoke extractor to efficiently suck away the smoke generated during soldering. By combining a spare PC case fan, a 3D printer, and parts obtained from AliExpress, I managed to create a compact and low-cost unit. I will introduce in detail what materials I used, how I assembled it, and how I tested it.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Materials and Parts List<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Fan<\/strong>: 8cm diameter fan removed from a PC chassis<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Filter Frame<\/strong>: Custom 3D printed part<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Filter<\/strong>: HEPA-style carbon air filter purchased on AliExpress (approx. 300 yen)<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board &amp; Connectors<\/strong>: Universal PCB + pin header connectors from AliExpress<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Masking Ink<\/strong>: UV-curable type (for insulation and protection of metal parts) (approx. 300 yen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/amzn.to\/42OpPcZ<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Power Supply<\/strong>: Portable power bank + DC\u2013DC step-up converter (5V\u219212V)<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tools<\/strong>: Soldering iron, utility knife, UV light, 3D printer, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Frame Design and 3D Printing<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\">Role of the Frame<\/h3>\n<p>Designed a frame that securely holds the filter while allowing for easy attachment and removal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\">Created slots for the filter and the fan<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Added a hole to route the fan wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sketchfab-embed-wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3D\u30d7\u30ea\u30f3\u30c8\u88fd \u5353\u4e0a\u306f\u3093\u3060\u5438\u7159\u5668\u30b1\u30fc\u30b9\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; 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color: #1CAAD9;\">Sketchfab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Processing the Connector Section<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\">Soldering the Pin Headers<\/h3>\n<p>Soldered the pin header connectors purchased from AliExpress onto the universal PCB.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protected with UV-curable masking ink<\/li>\n<li>Applied masking ink to the metal parts and cured them with a UV light for insulation and protection<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1306 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Covered with UV curing\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-530x298.jpg 530w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-710x399.jpg 710w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-725x408.jpg 725w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up-160x90.jpg 160w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1686_up.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\">Power Supply Configuration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\">Portable power bank (5V output)<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">DC\u2013DC step-up converter (step-up operation verified)<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Wiring: Bundled with heat-resistant tubing for improved safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Preparing the Filter<\/h2>\n<p>Cut the HEPA-style carbon air filter purchased from AliExpress to the required size and set it in the frame.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1685-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1307 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1685-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Inserting the air filter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Testing &amp; Adjustment<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\">Incense Test<\/h3>\n<p>I tried letting it draw in smoke from incense, but the amount of smoke was too small to notice much difference&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\">Verification with a Compact Smoker<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1681-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1308\" src=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1681-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Testing with a compact smoker\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using a smoker produced a surprising amount of smoke!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\">Initially panicked as it sucked in too much smoke<\/li>\n<li class=\"\">Adjusted the smoke volume by reducing the amount of fuel (chips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the end, the wind resistance of the filter and the airflow of the fan balanced out just right, confirming the ideal operation of &#8220;steadily pulling in the gently rising smoke.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1309\" src=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"Extracting smoke\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-1024x576.gif 1024w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-768x432.gif 768w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-320x180.gif 320w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-530x298.gif 530w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-565x318.gif 565w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-710x399.gif 710w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-725x408.gif 725w, https:\/\/donguri3.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlc-record-2025-04-19-23h38m10s-IMG_1680.MOV-ezgif.com-optimize-160x90.gif 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>For this DIY smoke extractor, the material cost is only a few hundred yen, excluding the portable power bank. Anyone can easily build one if they have a 3D printer. It dramatically improves the safety and comfort of soldering work, so please give it a try!<br \/>\nI would love to hear from you in the comments if you have any questions or suggestions for improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This time, I built a DIY smoke extractor to efficiently suck away the smoke generated during soldering. 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