Anet A8 & Hephestos BLTouch Mount- Simple installation!

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A mount to add the ANTCLABS BLTouch to the BQ Hephestos Prusa i3. This design also works on the Anet A8 and other printers, with users reporting successful installations. The mount is easily installed behind the blower fan, requiring longer screws in some cases. I'm using Marlin RC-8 firmware, which can be downloaded as a .zip file from this page. Upload at your own risk, and follow the setup instructions guide on page 5 for optimal results. These instructions are not produced by me, but rather uploaded here due to a broken link. After uploading the firmware, add a G29 code to the end of your slicer's startup script. This will enable auto bed leveling. Update 11/4/17: I've uploaded a version specifically designed for Anet A8 printers. My current settings include a z offset of -.45. On 12/9/16, I updated the bracket and adjusted its height to 6.08 mm from extruder nozzle to the bottom of the housing, which is supposed to be 8mm. I've also added a hole for set screw adjustment. Update 1/4/2017: I've uploaded what I believe is the final revision of the bracket. Testing has shown that it works well with the specified height. A slot was added to allow the blower to remain plugged in during installation. Onshape link for editing: Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Hephestos Prusa i3 by BQ Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter