Anet A6 Mainboard Fan for drivers

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This custom controller board cooler is designed to keep the original cover of the Anet A6 intact while providing efficient directional cooling to stepper motor drivers and other hot components. The 50MM centrifugal fan is connected using a male to male 10CM cable, which links it directly to the 50MM part cooling fan's connector via tape. I have reinserted the original connector back into the mainboard, allowing the new fan to piggyback off the other fan's connector. As shown in my pictures, this setup ensures optimal airflow and efficient heat dissipation. To maximize cooling efficiency, make sure to route cables away from the stepper motor drivers. In my case, the fan turns on when the part cooling fan activates, which usually occurs after the first layer of PLA printing. However, if you prefer to have the fan running continuously, especially when printing with ABS, connect it to the extruder fan connection instead. The cooler is mounted on the top back screw of the Anet A6 main controller board using the original screw and can pivot to provide different directional air flows as desired by the user. My configuration blows straight down for optimal cooling performance. To replicate this setup, you will need: * Male to male 10CM cables: available at https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Lizard-40Pcs-Jumper-Arduino/dp/B01HMF5398/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1481955966&sr=8-8&keywords=arduino+cables+male+to+male+10+CM * 50MM centrifugal fan: available at https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brushless-Cooling-Blower-5015S/dp/B008P72QYS/ref=pd_cp_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008P72QYS&pd_rd_r=98H2GDXC8WC88JWSEZDF&pd_rd_w=TeOdQ&pd_rd_wg=OX73D&psc=1&refRID=98H2GDXC8WC88JWSEZDF Print settings used: * Printer: Anet A6 * Rafts: No * Supports: Yes * Resolution: 0.1 * Infill: 20%