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UV Flying Bug Catcher
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I made a little flying bug trap out of a box, a fan, and UV light strip. I decided to make it a 3D printed thing. I have them plugged into a cheap 3 port USB charger.
I used a centrifugal squirrel cage USB fan and a USB UV light strip.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264840828852
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323889059134?var=512919305048
I don't know if it works yet or is cost effective but it was fun to make.
The screen is just a 3D printed mesh and it seems to be a good size. I figure once a fly gets inside, it will be hard for them to get out with the airflow. Eventually, they should get blown into the holding area. I added a cone at the beginning in case a fly gets in the box and doesn't go to the holding area at least it will be hard for him to find his way out if the power goes off.
The door and the bottom lid snap in place so no screws are needed. I just superglued the fan to the box so no screws are needed for that either (but superglue is needed). The UV light strip I
I used a centrifugal squirrel cage USB fan and a USB UV light strip.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264840828852
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323889059134?var=512919305048
I don't know if it works yet or is cost effective but it was fun to make.
The screen is just a 3D printed mesh and it seems to be a good size. I figure once a fly gets inside, it will be hard for them to get out with the airflow. Eventually, they should get blown into the holding area. I added a cone at the beginning in case a fly gets in the box and doesn't go to the holding area at least it will be hard for him to find his way out if the power goes off.
The door and the bottom lid snap in place so no screws are needed. I just superglued the fan to the box so no screws are needed for that either (but superglue is needed). The UV light strip I
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