Anycubic I3 Mega Extruder Holder on Top

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Here is another version of an Extruder Holder for the Anycubic I3 Mega. This one is placed on top of the printer to feed filament from the right side. Now, I have also designed a new version (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3223705) that goes down below to reduce the total height of your Anycubic in case you want to use it in an enclosure. I updated the file and printed it in PLA this time. The print was awful in ABS, so I switched to PLA, and I will show the results here. UPDATE: 2 new versions are online. For the base version "Extruder Holder.stl", you'll need the "mounting plate" to fix the stepper to the base. Now with Version V3, you don't need that mounting plate; the base is larger and higher. Today's update includes two more files: Extruder Holder_SensorHolder.stl and Extruder Holder_Mountplate_SensorHolder.stl... these parts are for mounting your filament sensor to the extruder holder to prevent it from hanging around. You can choose between the integrated mounting plate version and the standalone version. You'll also need: 4 x M3 nuts + M3 screws if you use the mounting plate. 2 x M3x12 screws to mount the base construction on top of your printer. The standard screws are too short now. For printing, use support structures; it's essential. I use "Lines"... I get the best results with that, only a little cleanup is necessary. Nothing more to say? I used ABS initially, but the result was very bad...there was warping in the higher layers. Maybe it's a bad filament... PLA would be great too, but my suggestion is that with PLA you should increase infill up to 50% or more! only for safety! Have a look at the picture; that's the PLA-printed thing. Please leave a comment or your makes... that would be great. Thanks! This version of the Extruder Holder is designed for mounting on top of the printer, making it possible to feed filament from the right side. There are three files: 1. Extruder_holder.stl; you'll also need the 2.Mounting_Plate.stl, as the back plate where the extruder is screwed in is shorter. 3. The V3 version doesn't require a mounting plate; the height of the back plate has been adjusted. Additional screws and nuts are needed, just like mentioned above. Questions? Suggestions? Likes? Thanks!