Da Vinci Pro Fan Duct

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When printing in PLA, ensure that your filament cools properly right after exiting the nozzle by using a fan duct. A simple 5-volt, 40x40mm fan does the trick. For an improved design, check out this fan duct: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1723418. It employs more powerful fans and produces exceptional prints, but building it requires some effort and can be challenging to find the right type of fans. I'm sharing my own design for a fan duct with you guys. The 123D design files are available, so feel free to modify them as needed. Just remember to share any improvements under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial license if you make it better. Print Settings: Printer: Da Vinci 1.0 Pro Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 25% Notes: I used Simplify3D to create custom supports where necessary. Post-Printing: Remove the supports and assemble the parts together. How I Designed This: Mounting instructions: I attached the parts semi-permanently to my printer's carriage using hot glue. The advantage is that it provides sufficient strength, but with a little alcohol, you can easily remove it again. Once the part reaches its final stage, mount it securely with screws from the side of the carriage.