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This is a compendium thread of all my builds where I actually explain with pictures what I did 😆. Let’s start with the easiest, the most essential version of a PC Fan mini #crbox
Same basic mini CR Box idea but using HEPAs
The easiest Air and Light Panel directions with lots of video and pix #ALPanel
An easier to make and service 9 fan #ALPanel for you all! I realize wiring is the hard part so this is all just connector plugs, no tricky wiring and no controller. Added a plenum that makes swapping out the filter a cinch. And finally finger guards. Rainbow ONLY Details in 🧵
With all the parts, it’s like legos. Total around $140
-3x 3 packs Novonest Auto Rainbow 120mm fans
-14x14x1 @3M Filtrete MERV13 + Box it came in
-12V/3A Power Supply
4x 4-way fan connectors (Etsy)
2x 2-way fan connectors (Etsy, optional)
9x fan finger guards black
Black tape
-3x 3 packs Novonest Auto Rainbow 120mm fans
-14x14x1 @3M Filtrete MERV13 + Box it came in
-12V/3A Power Supply
4x 4-way fan connectors (Etsy)
2x 2-way fan connectors (Etsy, optional)
9x fan finger guards black
Black tape
Unpack 9 fans, line them up in a grid. Run wires carefullly. Orientation doesn’t matter for LEDs, I adjust fans so wires meet up with about the same length sticking out. Test. Merge with 4 ways. I used 2 ways to channel the wires, not nec tho. Test again. All wires are 4 pin fan 
Here’s a slim portable #ALPanel. 200mm 103cfm Coolermaster fan, 10x10 Nordic Pure MERV 13 + carbon. Black masking tape + 2 rubber feet. Easily fits in a bag or backpack, has much simpler wiring because it’s 1 fan. Leave the LEDs off and it just needs 1 normal USBA plug or batt
It’s probably pretty low CADR, say 20-40, but it definitely cleans the air in my bedroom over time. Very quiet, basically silent, easy to sleep with it on. Fan is $29, runs off the simple power supply pinned on my profile.
I have a more powerful fan this size but it’s a lot louder. I prefer this one for the silence. I’m going to make a few new portable designs, ones you can actually put in a bag as that seems to be really sought after rn
My biggest Air and Light Panel, or AL Panel, in the style of CR Box natch. A mere 1.9” thick! 9 white RGB fans taped to a filtrete 14x14x1 merv 13. Fans are rated 495cfm on max, CADR unknown. No floorspace nec; hang it on the wall, tilted enough for good airflow. #ALPanel #CRBox
Now I’m sucking through the filter, but these fans we part of my previous CR Box that was pushing through the filters. Took a long time to clean the fans, can’t recommend pushing! Get the air cleaned before hitting the fans, always, even if it looks worse
In horizontal position it has a pretty sci-fi vibe. Reactor core / space ship vibez.
