QIDI X-Max 3 left blower fan duct

This is a fan duct for the left blower fan of the QIDI X-Max 3.

Update

I uploaded the project file for PrusaSlicer (might also work in QIDISlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer etc.).
So you can slice and print it on no time, without adding all the fancy supports yourself :)
I hope you like it!

You will need:

• A 24V 12032 blower fan (I used this https://de.aliexpress.com/item/33021068426.html - choose “2 wire”)
• The part I provide here and best printed in heat resistant material (ABS/ASA or better)
• 3 screws to attach the fan to the side panel
• (optional: JST XH Y cable to combine the left and right fan to the one mainboard socket - OR you take cables and solder it to the existing cable)

Cable could be something like this:

Performance demonstration:

Instructions:

1. Print the part. The part prints very well, but its important to set the support correct. To assist you, I provided some screenshot of how I did it with prusaslicer 2.7.1. and a lot of pictures.
2. (optional) I deattached the left side panel to mount the fan easier, but it is designed in a way, that its possible to attach/deattach it without the need of doing so (I would recommend it anyways, as it makes it easier). Before you deattach the left side panel, make sure to mark the position of the fan.
3. Drill 3 little (like 1,5mm) holes.
4. Attach the blower fan with wood screws (I used 4mmx14mm ones) - but double check, that it doesnt push through before.
5. (optional) I secured the fan duct with a little black silicone I had, but you can use it also without or with a different adhesive you prefer
6. (optional) If you deattached the side panel, you know what to do next - bring it on! ;)
7. Connect the fan power cable to the green 2pin JST XH slot of the motherboard