Anet A8 J-Head compatible mount (supports E3D v5/v6 etc) UPDATED

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DISCLAIMER: I haven't attached this to my printer yet, waiting for some fittings for the bowden setup, but there's nothing that I see could be an issue. I've installed it into my printer and noticed that it triggers the end stop 12.5mm before it should. To adjust this, use the G28 (to home) command and then M206 to check your current offsets. If you have any say, your offset is X-40 Y-20 Z0, but mine are X-14 Y-20 Z0. I printed my design in Simplify 3D, but I imagine other slicers would work too. Supports will be needed for the main bracket and also the front of the clamp. My goal was to make a J-head mount that's as light as possible and supports the popular "Spriya" - High Efficiency Anet A8 Fan Duct found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2133328. I used the method from the original metal mount for attaching belts to the carriage, which is using a screw and nut. You can use the ones that came with your printer to achieve this. To attach the fan, I'll be using leftover parts from my printer, namely M3x30 screws for attaching the part cooling fan. If you're using nyloc nuts like me, you might need to print off a spacer, but it's not required - just a measure to make them last longer. As far as I'm aware, the print head is in the same place as the stock version, so you won't need any firmware changes for extruder offsets. However, I might redesign this with an option for two J-heads on one carriage, and that would require an offset. If you have questions or possible improvements, leave them in the comments. Try to follow the same supports as I did in Simplify3D, but supports are not needed for the Knurled Screw. Here's a video of my design: https://www.facebook.com/oliver.jackson.376/videos/10212030623494821/ If you need an E3D V5 clone fusion file like the one I used to design your own x-carriage, find it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2456199 I updated my screw to 2.55mm across flats, which should work with most printers (aiming for a 2.4mm head size), and also uploaded a 2.45mm version if you're feeling adventurous. I've added a more substantial fan holder, as the previous one was prone to wiggling, and accommodated for the endstop position so you no longer get offset prints.