E3D Chimera / Cyclope Dirct drive

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An updated version will be added in just a few days. Changes will be made only to the upper portion, with a thicker motor mount and an added hinged mount for a 40mm motor cooling fan with block supports. The Direct Drive Chimera or Cyclops mount features radial fan part cooling. To assemble the bottom and top together, use 5 mm threads plastic screws (I used recycled screws from old TV's - they are the black screws that normally hold the back covers). Attach the hotend mount to the X carriage using either M5 or 10/24 screws; no nut trap is needed since the screws bite firmly into the plastic. If you experience any issues, I can add a nut trap for you. This design was created to work with MK8 direct drive motors and cold ends found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:111711. My E step at 1/16 micro stepping is 157.01. The X carriage and radial fan duct were originally designed by Prusa research, but I made modifications to fit my screws. See Add-ons for this extruder here: New Parts cooling fan https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2998675; Pen Plotter Add-on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3275336. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap, Printer: Prusa I3, Rafts: No, Supports: No, Notes: Print as is; you may need to add supports for the top part under the tube guide.