ANET A8 Ultimate extruder mount

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This extruder mount is made for E3D V6 clones in direct drive configuration. I personally used all-metal hotend and it works perfectly so far. It has a mount for BL-touch and some holders for zipties to keep everything tidy. ### Highlights: - optimized for perfect balance with motor as close to smooth rods as possible to minimize play - rigid but lightweight, high stress parts are one piece - open assembly for easy servicing - you can use HOT2 fan duct from original design - has BL touch mount ### Needed parts: Extruder gear + lever, I used this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32951483648.html the original one from Anet could fit as well, not tested E3D V6 hotend Triangle labs make quality parts, I used this one (12V, all-metal) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32844028127.html ANET compatible bearing holders, I used these: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2681915 Bowden tube (capricorn recommended, but any should do since it's a direct drive) Some V6 silicon socks never hurt M3 bolts of various lenghts, you can measure the model once printed. M Print in PETG with higher percentage cubic infill. More wall lines are recommended for higher screwhole rigidity. Supports only needed for the part holding E3D. Your tolerances can differ a bit so if anything seems loose (namely the E3D holder needs to be very tight once screwed together), shrink the model by a tiny bit. Check the motor for overheating! Extruder is high torque, so it will get warm. Especially if you're new with TMC motors, you have to set correct maximum current in configuration - I have it at 600 but I should be able to go lower. You want to keep the motor temperature below 60 degrees if you print this assembly PETG. Below 50 to be safe. In general what you aim for with any extruder is to have just enough torque to push filament and not skip steps in correct operation state. On the other hand, you want the motor to immediately start skipping steps in case of jam - to prevent filament grinding which can further clog the PTFE tube and cover everything with filament pieces.