Anycubic Mega S 3D printer fan upgrade tutorial

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This video was actually made based on a suggestion by someone on the Mega-S unboxing/review video (https://youtu.be/jZ_ABsv09dI).
In this video, I go through the steps necessary to replace some of the noisier fans in the Anycubic Mega-S 3D printer. I have not yet tackled the part cooling fan, but I do address the hotend fan, the stepper driver/mainboard fan and the power supply fan.

Links for all three fans are here:

How 3D Printing Responded to COVID-19

-Hotend 40x10mm fan – https://amzn.to/2TOYyUy
-Mainboard 50x10mm fan – https://amzn.to/30CkbJo
-Power supply 92x14mm fan – https://amzn.to/3aojAiZ
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Power supply 60x25mm fan – https://amzn.to/37gy6aC

The last piece of the puzzle is, of course, the 3D printed power supply cover that is ready to accept the 92mm fan we installed. The link here actually addresses 3 different types of power supplies you may find in your printer, depending on when your printer was made. The following link shows you how to identify which power supply you have and which cover you’ll need to print. PLA is more than adequate for printing this cover.

Thingiverse “thing” for power supply cover – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3306465

As a side note, the screwdriver I’m using in the video is also really helpful and handy to have around, it includes all the bits you’ll need for your printer and a whole lot of other smaller size bits and keeps you from having to fumble around with allen/hex wrenches. You can get that set for not very much here: https://amzn.to/36bD5rB

HP and the Pandemic Manufacturing Shift

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did 3D printing help during COVID-19?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, 3D printing enabled rapid production of critical medical supplies including face shields, ventilator components, nasal swabs, and PPE. Distributed manufacturing allowed makers worldwide to produce items locally without waiting for traditional supply chains.

What was the pandemic digital manufacturing shift?

The pandemic accelerated adoption of digital manufacturing including 3D printing, as companies sought more resilient supply chains. Organizations shifted from centralized to distributed production, using digital files to produce parts locally on demand.

Can 3D printing supply chains be resilient in emergencies?

Yes, 3D printing provides supply chain resilience through distributed manufacturing — designs can be shared digitally and produced anywhere with compatible equipment, eliminating the need for physical inventory and shipping of parts.

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