Anycubic i3 Mega cooling - anti-vibration and gripping foot

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NOTICE: I aim to create and share useful content for your benefit as well. If you find this MOD helpful, consider showing appreciation with a small donation that will enable me to develop more resources for the community. https://www.paypal.me/RobertoMacchi INTRODUCTION While some companies fail to deliver quality after-sales service, I believe users who trust a brand shouldn't bear the burden of its mistakes. Therefore, I wanted to contribute to solving two major issues with this printer: overheating and vibrations. Although it remains an excellent product for printing with satisfaction over years, these problems need attention. Recently, my printer suffered a critical fire due to the undersized mosfet regulating the heating bed, which was mounted directly on the motherboard. Fortunately, I saved the printer by installing a more powerful external mosfet. To ensure safety, I decided to improve the cooling system of this product still in its original stock. This foot offers excellent insulation from the base and significantly reduces vibrations caused by the printer's design. The low rubber pad doesn't allow for adequate airflow, which is a major issue. However, this redesigned foot addresses these problems effectively. The TPU ball specially designed for this foot efficiently absorbs micro-movements, reducing noise and keeping the printer raised from the base. This facilitates air inlet and enhances the cooling fans' performance. I considered reusing the original rubber pad by integrating it into the TPU ball to take advantage of its superior grip compared to standard squash balls. Reusing components not only saves resources but also makes me feel more at ease, knowing I've made a positive contribution to improving this printer, which remains a reliable choice for accurate printing.