Creality CR-10 EZ Access Hot End fan holder adapter

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It's astonishing that printer designers fail to provide a more convenient access route to the hot end. Replacing the hot end always seemed like a tedious task when dealing with cumbersome fan shrouds and fans. And if the part is small, it's difficult to inspect bed adhesion at early stages. This adapter clips and screws into place on the existing hot end back plate. It's an uncomplicated print. Once installed, it allows the hot end to be easily accessed and changed very quickly - no annoying fan shroud and dangling fans to contend with. The existing fans clip into the adapter and require no screws. The front fan is mounted on a 180-degree swivel, making it easy to access the nozzle, while the filament cooling fan is securely held in place. The cable is secured by a channel in the adapter and a clip fastened with a nut and screw. There's also a separate plate available for mounting an ABL system. I've spent two months testing and developing this solution, logging hundreds of hours of prints made. It has only been tested with PLA filament. PLA at 210/60 12% infill Mirror bed with hairspray Creality CR-10 Simplify 3D Rhino Mac This adapter has become indispensable to me. I can now clearly assess printing quality for small parts. I can change the hot end quickly and efficiently, and the cooling fan performs its job effectively. It also tidies up the installation. If you have ideas for improvement, please don't hesitate to share them with me.