Base for Noctua NV-FM1 Desk Fan

A base for the Noctua 12inch fan frame - Noctua NV-FM1 which has USB-PD power and PWM fan speed control.

Main Items Needed - 

• Noctua NV-FM1 - Frame. Can be purchased from Amazon/Ebay.

• Noctua NV-AA1-12 - Airflow amplifier. Can be purchased or printed - 

  https://www.printables.com/model/887071-nv-aa1-12-airflow-amplifier

• A 12-Inch PC PWM fan. I have used a Noctua NF-F12 iPPC 3000 PWM.

• PWM Fan Speed Controller - Here is the one I used - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D8PRTCV7t -this is a commonly produced PWM controller so can easily be found elsewhere. Ensure that it is 12v.

• PD Type-C Power Delivery board. I have chosen one of the most commonly produced boards so the correct type can be found in many places. Here is where I purchased mine - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006068684294.html - Make sure you bridge the 12v connectors.

• Noctua NA-FG1-12 Sx2, Fan Grill - Optional, can print a different rear 12 inch fan grill.

Components for Build - 

• M3 x 30mm Screw x 4

• M3 x 8mm Screw x 2

• M3 x 4mm x 1

• M3 Washer x 5

• 70mm 22awg Ground Wire

• 70mm 22awg Power Wire

• Kapton Tape

• Adafruit 20mm Aluminium Knob - https://thepihut.com/products/anodized-aluminium-machined-knob-black-20mm-diameter - (Optional, available in many places).

Tools Needed - 

• Soldering Iron and solder

• Snippers

• Hex/Screwdriver

• File

Basic Instructions for Build - 

1. Bridge 12v on USB-PD board, solder Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative to the PWM controller board. (As seen below).

   

1. Insert components into Base as seen below. File one side of the 4mm M3 screw flat for a firm support for the USB-PD support, use a washer here. Add Kapton tape to the back of the USB-PD board. Screw in the cable fastener with two M3 x 8mm screws.

   

1. Screw in the frame into the base, using the base of the frame to be the bottom of our printed base. add a washer on top of the screws. Don't over tighten.

Print Details - 

• I used Bambu Marble PLA with 6 walls and 50% infill for a solid feeling and heavy base.

Let me know if you have any questions as this is quite a basic guide for an experienced maker.

OnShape link here to make your own changes - https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4e02c373cca692edb783dd87/w/611f8fbb698a1b44ec895eba/e/a45621a895c47a3cb2db0c11?renderMode=0&uiState=6a003096a6802a2ad29ffafb