I Printed The Perfect Fume Extractor

[@askquestionstrythings]

Kirby Vacuum adaptor for the win.

I just have to ask, how well or bad would just using the vacuum when soldering work? Will it kill the vacuum? I guess the filtering is actually really sort of good, especilly with a full bag :)

[@howardjones543]

@ bit noisy and 300+ watts instead of whatever tiny amount a PC fan uses, silently, though 🙂

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

@ I don't think something that can suck up the dust from your floor is going to complain about the smoke from your soldering iron - its just burnt flux. Contrary to what people believe there isn't any measurable metallic content unless you have your soldering iron set to several thousand degrees. I would think like Howard that the problem would be the noise and power use.

[@sipinwatch101shortz]

Vacuum adaptor 💀

[@nathanstafford8412]

I need one

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

The perfect Kirby fume extractor also includes a whistle that makes the correct noise while the fan is spinning.

[@rayakoth]

*Wet slurping noises*

[@kingminceraft9487]

bitcrushed waAAAA

[@FPSRayn]

@@rayakoth broo 💀

[@Official_ViperYT]

WAAAAA

[@geckoo9190]

Well yes, but then how will you focus on your job?

[@MichaelMueller042]

It would be nice to have some light in the mounted fume extractor pointing to the soldering place. I like your models and the idea of 3d printed screws for the grills.

[@angeryanimal398]

the "how its made" style zoom @ 6:30 was beautiful

[@Josuh]

6:29*

[@zellfaze]

The mounted one made me think of Glados. Love the idea of using Kirby as an extractor though, that really is too good an idea to pass up.

[@kakyoindonut3213]

Man I love it when Glados suck my...

[@flyingpiggles1034]

I instantly thought of portal too, but the personality core instead of glados. Either one would be kinda cool, though nowhere near as thematically fitting as kirby

[@heckensteiner4713]

The cake is a lie...

[@guidoalejandrochavez9818]

@@flyingpiggles1034 Whitley

[@procellae6572]

@@guidoalejandrochavez9818 the intelligence dampening sphere if you will

[@Oretal]

You are so cool for using the Squeak Squad OST Also both versions of the build are so dang good!! Kirby is an easy design but getting him to actually look like himself is a bit tricky so you did a great job designing him. Also good thinking to recess parts of the eye down to make painting easier. I really like how the boxy design looks. So cool, I’d want that as a small fan at my desk tbh. Great video!

[@Eta_Hoyimi]

Squeak squad master race

[@louisgrissman4857]

@@Eta_Hoyimi HOORAH

[@Oretal]

@@louisgrissman4857 HOORAH

[@Hermis14]

I think the most important point about the fume extractor is how efficient it is. It is cute but if it does not filter smoke adequately, I would say it is just a decoration.

[@darkracer1252]

it's more of a fume spreader because he uses the wrong filter material. filter is for water for a whole other application. i mean you can freaking see through it and he thought it would filter nicely... (plus an extractor would have a hose and the fumes after filtering would be ejected to outside)

[@IsoMacintosh]

@@darkracer1252 Proper extractor is not a solution many hobbyists can do, this seems quite useful to move the fumes away to avoid them being breathed in.

[@darkracer1252]

@@IsoMacintosh no shit sherlock. however that was not the point of my comment was it?

[@MagnumForce51]

Missed opportunity to make the second model just another Kirby that is "hanging" off the arm. :P There would be more of challenge finding a way to give it the same amount of movement as the standard design you ended up making but I'm sure it's possible. :D

[@user-vr1zc6tz9n]

the problem isnt the movement. the problem is actually modeling it. Even with preexisting design, editing models can be challenging...

[@eldestisland4520]

That was a wild effect with the fume extractor at the beginning

[@ps3Lover0]

Looks like knoppersDE also inspired you @1:23 (Bottom row 2nd column)

[@Mattscalf]

I love how the fume extractor, extracts fumes to the same room just slightly behind wherever the fans pointed😂😂

[@ditheraith]

Its just so that the smoke doesnt go directly into your face, which is what happens if you dont have a fan. seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6m1mK2AlqdmepY

[@tommyle628]

hey your project is very inspirational, I'd add one more thin filter paper, the kind they'd use in the air purifier, it helps prevent the smoke from coming out a lot

[@SetTheCurve]

That filter is not doing much beyond making you feel like you’re protecting yourself. It’s just helping diffuse the smoke so it appears like it was adsorbed when it wasn’t.

[@HardCoil]

Thanks, I've got that huge one as well, and never use it, so this is perfect. With regards to efficacy, it's all about concentrations. Using this in an enclosed space is probably orders of magnitude better than breathing in that little white smoke trail, which is what always seems to happen to me :(

[@caddyguy5369]

I hold my breath.

[@Maneyax]

"its too big, and for a lot of people that's probably a good thing" best quote in the video.

[@lilman227]

I’d like to imagine that you could make a mount for Kirby to make him practical too

[@DeadEye428]

Like…. A warp star board for him to fly on?

[@frank.conway]

The animation for the large fume extractor entering the scene was really well done!

[@MissyMona]

Weird, there's a kirby fume extractor with the exact same design at 1:23, are you sure it wasn't the idea you got? XP

[@Lapisofdoom]

I was just gonna ask the same thing

[@StorySpotlightDaily]

me 3. I instantly saw that other kirby one and thought the same thing

[@Moesh_Jalone]

I think it would be cool if you did a portal core version too!!

[@-robo-]

I like the "vacuum" version (for use as a regular fume extractor) as I will be able to add activated carbon in the vacuum adapter part.

[@koniistarr]

WAIT HE ACTUALLY SHARED THE FILES FOR IT?! YES! I'm gonna work with circuits soon and this is HILARIOUS and helpful.

[@jreen58]

Awesome fume extractors! I love the kirby one, but the one with the arm seems way more useful to me.

[@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson]

Well, I can tell my devices are listening to me again. I was just talking to my brother about doing a 3D print of Kirby since I just bought a multi pack of PLA that came with pink. Thanks for sharing the files. Both the Kirby and the model 302 would be ideal for the work I do.

[@dafelix]

1:22 "I decided to desing my own one, and I definitely did not just copy that one Kirby fume extractor that I just saw"

[@thecyphers8588]

was about to say the same thing

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

I think I'd like one that was a touch bigger, using a 60 or 80mm fan, but that doesn't look like it would be too hard to do and would perhaps give room for a HEP filter too. Sounds like an excellend design project.... Hmm what about a Garfield Lasagne filter or a Scooby Snack air filter... :D

[@Daiceto]

the one at 1:21 by KnoppersDE uses a 60mm fan

[@thomascriviera5779]

Hi, if you really like the design, you can just scale the parts in a 3D slicer to make it twice as big. Just make sure you remember to do that with all the part when you put them in Cura, Cubicreator or whatever you use to slice ;)

[@madmachanicest9955]

You should update this build to connect to a small hose and vacuum pump so you can vet the gas out side

[@fifthtyp3]

Yea. I don't trust indoor units at all, not even the 1k hakko. Best to have it exhaust outside after being filtered

[@mart182003]

The Kirby anything is dope.

[@LegorocketsAnimation]

If you want to completely eliminate paint, design the eyes so the blue, white and black sections are at least 3 layers apart from each other, and use layer-based color changes. In case you don't know, PrusaSlicer has a feature where you can tell the printer to stop on a specific layer and manually switch the filament colors.

[@Blackraven6]

1:22 There's actually a Kirby one right here) Mid bottom.

[@jaxsoncantevenplay]

1:20 kirby rainbow at the bottom

[@CJICantLie]

I now also want Kirby speakers. Your vacuum attachment brings new meaning to Kirby Vacuum Cleaner.

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Mouthful mode sound

[@serpentinious7745]

"But what if Kirby?" The question we should all be asking

[@yukirevive2722]

Turn Kirby's arms into swingarm mounts, point his feet downward and add a cape and viola, best of both worlds. A practical arm-mounted flying Kirby fume extractor.

[@Spexx368]

1:22 at the bottom right there is a Kirby fume extractor

[@imaginationsquare]

I just got Kirby and the Forgotten Land today for New Year so this is just amazing!

[@OccasionalHaHa]

Congratulations on getting into MAKE magazine!

[@ulrichkalber9039]

the hose comeing from that vacuum kirby gives me an idea: the filter of the extractor does not need to be directly in front! if you place a hose directly over your soldering place the other end of the hose could be having a large filter, and exhaust to outside of the room. you could even use a noisy fan if it is far enough away. the only thing you would need is an arm that holds the end of the hose in the right place and orientation.

[@samuels1123]

So basically, a dust collector arrangement, but for really fine dust

[@ShiaraMoon]

I would argue that the Kirby vacuum nozzle is extremely useful as it brings joy to anyone who decides to use it.

[@nick-firstest]

Beautiful, smart and detailed as always

[@ShankMods]

Great video! I've had the Kirby fume extractor floating in my head for a few years, but never got around to designing and making it. Your model is great, once you upload the files, I'd love to make one!

[@Foxhood]

Idea behind a "front filter" is that a Fan generally has a easier job pulling air through a obstacle, than pushing through one. In practice this difference is pretty small (unless the fan has some shoddy construction to keep somewhat of a seal on either side), but for fume extractors every tiny bit is squeezed out of it.

[@star-aether]

Love the use of some of the music from squeak squad!! Most nostalgic game for me :)

[@BitCloud047]

The cutest fume extractor ever...

[@CrazyCat229]

That is the best fume extractor ever! SO cool!

[@doron910]

So sweet. Edited really good as well.

[@booferguy]

I love how this is made in christmas

[@Karuiko]

1:22 Rainbow Kirby fume extractor at the bottom

[@cristianarreola8582]

Yeah, saw that too. I thought he was going to say he saw that one and changed his mind.

[@NDR008]

Love the beauty and function combo of your designs!

[@AlexUnderBase]

Amazing video ! Thank you , Chris !

[@talkysassis]

Some upgrade considerations I think it would need to be bigger, but you can put a slot for an AA battery.

[@joshuasullivan16]

“Not everyone would want a Kirby” and these people are truly those who need a Kirby

[@nikenbole]

Google tracking is good. Saw this on printables last night and now i got your video in youtube :) Perfect

[@SianaGearz]

Maybe a combination of a charcoal filter and a pleated HEPA filter would work better for filtering. Remember masks?

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

Oooor just buy a 3 part filter (with all that included) that is designed For soldering. That filters all the micro bad stuff you want it too.

[@SianaGearz]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 Oh that's good, thanks for telling me. Unfortunately the availability in my region seems... not really there, but i'll keep looking. I was thinking of getting a pleated HEPA filter such as the one from Kärcher VC3 and using it in conjunction with an activated carbon foam from pet supply store. Or outright putting an IKEA UPPÅTVIND on my desk, replacement inserts are only 5€.

[@stickinug]

This is amazing!! Great idea, and great execution.

[@JCthe1maximus]

Absolutely love it, could you possibly share the STL for vacuum adapter as well?

[@Zetraxes]

YOu can also mount kirby like the other fume extractor and you need to implement the sucking noise kirby makes for immersion

[@cbs1556]

@1:23 there is a kirby fume extractor by KnoppersDE. Yet 15 sec later you say I could not find anything I liked to I came up with a kirby.

[@Benjamin_Reese]

The vacuum attachment might not be necessary, but is it fun? YES!

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

Neat Idea. Ironically a bigger version could be fitted with a 3 part filter so you dont need the well ventilated area part. Thats one thing those bigger Very expensive ones have.

[@PBMS123]

2:33 character modellers don't use parametric modelling software like Fusion360, Solidworks etc. There are specific 3D Modellers out there for 3dmodellers, that are much more fluid to work with and make organic shapes etc. like Blender, Maya, 3dsmax, etc. thins like just pulling parts of the model around, enlarging them. Think like the warp tool in photoshop. They don't have to sketch something, then extrude or do some other parametric style extrusion to it. Obviously that doesn't work for engineering design, but it's not as hard as what you did.

[@neerdsrule]

Saw this in my feed, just had to stop by and say this is AMAZING!

[@chinemapictures]

Awesome! I had no idea what a fume was before this video

[@Caldoric]

Pretty sure having the filter in front of the fan helps slightly keep your fingers and stuff out of the fan blades.

[@Pensive_Scarlet]

"Just a sec, gotta change the filter in my Kirby."

[@kerimmededovicarchive6884]

Now Kirby will get lung poisoning.

[@cristoferxdd]

Perfect to the Stop-motion

[@lav6978]

2:39, I had to rewind a bit, almost thought Kirby was doing the cursed image version

[@mark6302]

Kirby needs more love these days

[@memphisartguy2]

Would suggest going up one difficulty level and going ABS on this one as you can smooth the prints via vapor chamber (don't expose the treads). And then swap the pain to ABS dissolved in acetone. I'll looks less cheesy than the paint. This also could be done to smooth the parts verse vapor chamber.

[@pogsauce9253]

I just watched a 7 minute video about fume extractors. Good video

[@DaveGamesVT]

I love the Kirby one.

[@Extner4]

You are right this is the perfect fume extractor

[@RigoHoward]

Its nice!, And what about making a small resin odor extractor (for resin printers) as an alternative of elegoo or anycubic air purifiers?

[@Midecrafting]

It needs a micropartticles filter added to the carbon filter to delete all the cancerous particles from the air, the carbon filter only erases the odors of the combustion.

[@The_Nonchalant_Shallot]

0:43 I'm weirdly more interested in whatever that thing is. It's mesmerizing

[@Kyla8132]

1:35 anyone who's never thought this before doesn't understand what having an epiphany is like

[@davelordy]

I like this, I like that you made this, the world is a slightly better place now.

[@Hajile_Ibushi]

If you didn't have a filter, that kirby's probably enough to pull air out of my 1'x1' workarea (it's a floor tile). Been using one of those tiny USB fans for the light soldering i do (i built/flew drones as a hobby) so i don't think i'll need a filter. Nice idea.

[@josefix1987]

the idea is practical and has an interesting design. good luck

[@FlavaTown420]

I need the Kirby vacuum

[@HarrisonBorbarrison]

That is so cool!

[@Justadeathgod]

Kirby on a star might be the perfect mounted extractor model

[@itranscendencei7964]

If you could maybe get the diameter of the tube down a little bit for the vacuum adapter, then maybe you would be able to tilt Kirby's torso back far enough to where the vacuum functionality is actually useful. I would just hate to see the little guy get ignored. Lol

[@Kubickz]

About the second model you could do a kinda Wheatley from Portal 2 kinda fume extractor.

[@YoARnaldo]

So perfect! I need one of these.

[@TritonTv69420]

Thanks man. Just bought an Elegoo neptune 2s. I have been downloading so many files for things to print when I get it. I have wanted a printer for like 7 years now just kept putting it off.

[@icefire5799]

My fume extractor is bulid into my soldering iron but this is nice to.

[@JoanMendoza]

Would you mind sharing the STL for the vacuum adaptor too? I would love to have this on my shop vac.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

If you could DIY the professional version of the Hakko soldering filter by using the vacuum and the Kirby adapter with the filter box in between (I believe it's a combo of charcoal and HEPA)... Dude, that could be a dandy cheap and dirty clone with a lot more suction than a 40mm fan. Not sure if it's a good idea to expose a vacuum device to rosin flux fumes, but eh, use a cheap one, I guess. ... Hey, I have a cheap Wyze hand vac...

[@alexxustube]

Best fume extractor design ever! 😎👍

[@crimsama2451]

You could probably model a crane(like crane games) arm onto kirby as a mount, and even add an LED light onto those arms to add more functionality.

[@haraldschurr1035]

what I didn't fully understand is how you catch and neutralize the fumes? Is that little bit of black (active charcoal filter?) foam all to get them?

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

This is so cool. I gotta get some piggy colored PLA now. Thanks for sharing the files👍

[@peek-a-boo_i-see-u]

What program did you use to design the Kirby fume extractor?

[@matthewmesser7859]

So cool, quick question what dimenion limitations does the kirby have how thick can the fan be

[@thelastcube.]

i dont need a fume extractor because I do next to no soldering but i want one now

[@tobywolf64]

I just needed 15 seconds. I'm already subscribed.

[@popodio]

You should make the second extractor look like glados

[@theonlykisboi]

That HB2 pencil unlocked an insanely deep memory for me.

[@james10739]

I think a bigger like 80mm fan and a bigger or more layers of filters