Dual E3D V6 mount for Prusa i3

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First Ever Thingiverse Design: Dual E3D V6 Mount for Bowden Prusa i3 It's finally here! A simple, adjustable dual E3D V6 mount designed specifically for the Bowden Prusa i3 X carriage with 30mm mounting holes. Tired of searching for a reliable dual E3D mount that fits your P3Steel build? I was too, and after days of browsing, I couldn't find one that met my requirements. All of them had issues: some were oversized, complex designs; others weren't height-adjustable; and a few surprisingly didn't even match the E3D's dimensions. I took matters into my own hands and designed this mount from scratch. Keeping things straightforward was a priority while still allowing for easy height adjustment. I achieved this with 16mm holes to align the hotends, along with a hole+nut trap for a set screw to secure each one. The design also includes a fan shroud that fits snugly around both heatsinks when they're installed - just for cooling purposes. This part won't make you love layer fans anymore. I know I'm biased since it took me a while to get used to the D-shape holes of the heated beds. While I won't claim this design is perfect for everyone, if you find yourself in a similar situation to mine (scouring the internet for an acceptable solution), give this one a shot! Maybe we can help each other out. To cater to others' needs, I've included the Inventor files for modification - they're available free of charge through Autodesk's educational community (for 2016 and beyond). Print Settings Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 50% I printed with these settings but it's not crucial. You can print it however you're comfortable with; the part should still hold up. Some minor adjustments may be needed to accommodate varying printer tolerances - I recommend scaling by 1-2% if your prints don't fit properly in the 16mm holes. They should provide enough of a secure grip for alignment while being loose enough for twisting and sliding up/down as needed. Post-Printing Assembly Getting everything together is relatively straightforward: Materials needed: 5x M3 bolts (20mm long) 2x M3 Set screws (12mm long) 7x M3 nuts or locknuts