Anet A8 X Carriage with E3D V6 Hotend Mount + Radial Fan Mount (& Volcano Fan Duct)

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This project enables you to attach an E3D-V6 hotend with a bowden setup to your Anet A8 (or other Prusa I3 clones) with a detachable radial fan mount and a detachable tool head for other mounts such as a pen or even laser mount. Currently, these additional mounts do not exist, but they may become available in the future! The design was inspired by Tech 2C's Hypercube, which features an E3D mount style and a radial fan position similar to this project - check out his design/build series on YouTube for more information and insight into his thought process. I printed my parts using PLA, but I plan to use PETG in future iterations for added strength. You will need the following components: 2 x M3x12 screws 3 x M3x25mm 2 x M3 around 10 M3 bolts Important notes: The fan mounting holes in the x-carriage require a 3mm drill bit to be drilled through as I capped the ends for better printing results. This is also necessary for the E3D V6 Mount clamp holes. For the fan duct, I oriented the file at a 45-degree angle to ensure that the top part of the fan bridge is perpendicular to the sides, resulting in excellent print quality with no supports required. Printing settings: Layer Height: 0.25 (for faster printing, but it doesn't really matter) Infill: 50% Shells: 3 I use this motor mount with a Titan extruder as well: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2146021 EDIT: I have added a volcano fan duct that should be compatible, as it was drawn using E3D drawings for size - but I haven't tested it yet since I don't own a volcano. Can anyone confirm its correct length? Thank you!