Anet A8 Clip On Modular X Carriage - E3D v6 Bowden

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Work In Progress - Prototype I'm not ready to recommend printing this yet, but I've decided to post my WIP to gauge interest. Personally, I'm frustrated by the screws that require constant removal and reinstallation every time I want to make adjustments to my x carriage, test new bearings, clean my hotend, or try a different z axis sensor. Or doing 10 hour prints multiple times because everything is one single unit... So, last night I had an idea to create components that can be easily clipped on, hinged, removed, and swapped out. That's what I'm currently working on. After completing the designs for each part, I'll enter a testing phase to identify what works and what doesn't. In the meantime, anyone else think this is a good concept? **Update 2/26/2018** My testing has been put on hold temporarily. The X-Carriage I was using was interfering with my X-Axis, so I switched to a different carriage and when removing the cheap bearings that came with the A8, the balls started rolling out everywhere. Replaced them with Igus Polymer bearings and they're sticking like glue, causing layer shift. So, new bearings are on order and will likely arrive next week. **Update 2/19/2018** Almost done with my initial designs before I start testing. The remaining incomplete part is a component to hold the cooling fan. Still debating whether I should create an attachment for the actual cooling system or just try to integrate existing ones.