Active Cooling Stand for Motorola Surfboard Modem

I designed this neat little Motorola modem stand with active cooling using a 40mmx10mm Notuca fan. I had a 'need' for this because I lay my modem on its side (vents facing down). I haven't had and issue with it overheating but when I clean I noticed the modem was FIRE HOT. So I figured active cooling would help extend its life.

Parts that I used:

Noctua NF-A4x10 5V, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin, 5V Version 40x10mm, Brown (paid link)

HiLetgo 10pcs Micro USB to DIP Adapter 5pin Female Connector B Type PCB Converter pinboard (paid link)

The fan came with the PC case fan screws which I used to secure the bottom to the stand. But if you need the screws the are this style: Case Fan Screws (paid link)

When printing, print the stand upside down with supports (as shown in photo of the model in the slicer)

This stand will work with ALL Motorola Surfboard modems that are this style (that have a ~78mm square intend)

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Creality

Printer: 

Ender-3 v2

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

Yes

Resolution:

.2 mm

Infill: 

25%

Filament: Hatchbox PLA Black

Notes:

Print stand upside down with supports as shown in photos. Bottom plate does not need supports but I also printed it tapered holes side down because I have a textured PEI sheet and wanted that texture to show.
I refactored my original a little bit after printing to use less PLA. I made the square under inside the stand that holds the fan smaller because it was just a waste of material so you’ll notice the images are slightly different than the STL.

Category: Computer