Black Hole Effector

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Black Hole Effector Update: 6.7.19: Further refinements made to models: -Main body enhanced for easier construction and increased strength -30mm fan cover improved -Volcano riser upgraded - Attach your old metal plate to it, glue the whole assembly to the bottom of your hot end, or use longer screws that hold onto the outside of the body. Models and images updated to match changes Some real pictures added (of the original prototype) Update: 2.7.19: Tweaks made due to assembly issues: When building my effector, I encountered some difficulties with parts assembly. To resolve this, I've revised all files and re-uploaded them entirely. Update: 1.7.19: Body.stl and Face.stl updated for easier assembly and improved accuracy A 30-40mm fan adapter was added - be cautious not to obstruct the effector arms; low-profile 40mm fans are recommended. The fan cover isn't mine, but I like it: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1341005/files Can you decipher the name's origin? Think of a notorious evil corporation with a history of questionable actions, including producing occasional children's films. This is an effector update and associated parts for the Anycubic Kossel Linear Plus if you've upgraded to an E3D V6 or clone. It will also support a Volcano upgrade, which I highly recommend even if you stick with a standard 0.4mm nozzle. The idea is to minimize mass as much as possible - reduced inertia leads to increased accuracy, especially at high speeds. I've found this hot end enhances accuracy, particularly at high speeds. Presumably, it's due to the hot end's relatively light weight... less inertia, and so on. It should work with a V5 hot end with some fiddling, but I haven't tried it myself! Take a close look at the files to figure out how to use this effector - essentially, swap parts, have spare nuts and bolts, recalibrate your printer, and you're good to go. Don't forget to grab the metal plate from the old effector that the high probe attaches to. Attach it to the bottom of the new effector (with riser if using a volcano) and you'll be set. You will need at least two 30mm fans; three are preferred - two fans for hot end cooling allow for a push + pull setup; either increase cooling or use quieter fans. The body and ducts require printing with support, preferably everywhere; the ducts are best printed upside down. Remember to print the main parts in heat-resistant plastic, such as ABS. I'll post more details in due course.