Here’s the Micro Core. Fan, filter, usb fan adapter, usb plug. Legs are random bits I had, and optional.

The Maxx Core would be the same but the fan is RGB so there’s an added wire for that, made of a USB to sata adapter and an RGB fan controller. Most won’t want RGB, but that’s what I have so I used it. Otherwise, same elements as Micro Core.

Trying a dense mesh guard to really stop stuff from entering and rubber screws holding it together and centering it but collapsible for packing. Also got the updated USB to 12V fan adapter w Speed control and it works great, dials all way down and still spins very slowly, new fav

The new adapter Delinx 8W DC 12V PC Cooling Fan Speed Control,USB to Dual 3-Pin 4-Pin Fan Power Adapter Cable,DC 5V Step up 5-12V Adjustable,with 2-Way Splitter Cable https://a.co/d/fcW6YhH

You can see in the pics above that the new adapter has a ton more wiring than the older, simpler USB to 12V clearly visible in the Micro Core parts pic. So if you don’t need speed control, and are ok with max cfm always, use the older, shorter cable style for better transport

That said I dialed down the Maxx Core n it’s still pushing out plenty of air but totally silent from a few feet away. Very cool. Likely more of a benefit on the Maxx with these fans, but a high cfm 140mm will welcome speed control at bedtime.

Here’s the 140mm SS Air Penetrator in case anyone wants it. As I said, you can use almost any 140mm for the Micro but this has the best built in finger guard, solid build, medium cfm at 63, quiet 30db rating. SilverStone - Air Penetrator 140i https://a.co/d/fuQWH19

At $18 the SS140i slightly higher than the cheapest 140mms ($10-15) but you save by not needing to buy a guard so it’s the same or a bit cheaper. Thermaltake Pure A14 if you want it to glow w easy LED like a nightlight 96cfm (no Rgb, no 5v, $15) https://a.co/d/3htSE9n

For MAX CFM, consider Iceberg IceGale Xtra for 169cfm ($10, def use speed control!). sure it’s loud AF but you can dial down and only use banshee mode when really needed. Crazy low price! Pair with basic Trusens small HEPA@$25, cheapest, highest CFM path https://a.co/d/3wXuhLV

This dense guard destroys cfms. Unfortunately not usable. Tried it with this too but has to go old school wire, w long rubber screws. Thermaltake Pure A14 93cfm 2mm 32db w led. LED dims with speed control setting

Here’s how they can serve as nightlights too if that’s useful. The thermaltake is $15 and doesn’t need 5v it just lights up w normal fan connection, white led. Comes in red and blue too. Maxx is an RGB fan set to white

These are the rubber screws I’ve found best for the job. It will hold the finger guard in place, make it easier to center/keep in place, and they just fold up if put in a bag etc. I guess they are silicone not rubber. These are the longest version https://a.co/d/ftp9gXm

The rubber screws in action

New Turbine finger guard just dropped. F yeah! $8 for 1, same price as 2 wire guards. But you only need one, and this is much cooler. Might block flow a bit more but worth it IMHO. Love how it deletes the center sticker of the fan https://a.co/d/aruHY8I

The filters used in this thread are the Small and Large TruSens Odor & VOC filters. There are frequent sales, on Amazon and the Trusens site. It’s my favorite because it has a truly usable amount of carbon along w hepa https://a.co/d/h56Dvx0

@TheFandelier Have you considered adding handles to any of these? (i.e., could you, person with great engineering and design skills, add a handle to these for me, a willing and able to follow exact instructions and buy things person 😂 😁?) Also, actually … are you selling these?

@effiegreathouse This worked. The rods are sturdy so you could use them in a number of ways to carry.

@TheFandelier That plastic thing isn't a flow straightener??? You could get way more airflow if you just print a grid like thing and use that in the same place. Just a cylinder with Grid infill, cura, no top no bottom layer.

@open_erv You mean on the Cores? It is! That’s called the Silverstone Air Penetrator, it’s the only PC fan with a built in flow straightener. Of course it’s also a great finger guard. This is why I use them

@TheFandelier Warp Core Maxx looks like a cousin of R2D2 :)

@sunsweptforest R6 maybe?

@TheFandelier This might be a good 120mm option for those into simplicity https://www.aliexpress.us/item...

@permagriculture Gotta have a filter to recommend to go with it! I’d have to revisit the 120 filter options, I used them in my original black, grey and white warp cores but none were as good/satisfying as the Trusens. And TS don’t have a good 120 option

@TheFandelier Damn, I love these! I wonder if there are 80mm cylindrical filters, I have a bunch of 80mm fans I'd love to make into a micro tube!

@RFantinatto There definitely are tiny ones like the Pure portable refills, just gotta search (and not Trusens). But the cfm created at any normal db level might not be worth a lot. 4-8 little 80mm Cores In parallel? Hells yeah could look like a missile battery or something from Star Wars

@TheFandelier Hey Alex, we’re goofin with daifus this weekend- do you have any pics of cable management on the warp cores? I’ve old made them with fans on one end, so it was easier to hide the chaos. Any sage advice? (Got some clearance argb’s and they appear to be messy af 🫣)

@leftaccesspanel Remove all labels and tags from wires. Tape them in bundles together where it makes sense, then tape the bundles together in a big bundle you push into the middle of the filter as you put it together. Spin up fans and listen before tightening, adjust as needed to remove flapping