E3D Chimera/Cyclops Mount for Creality CR-10

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This is a work-in-progress design for an E3D Chimera/Cyclops mount tailored specifically to the Creality CR-10. It consists of two key components: a mounting plate that attaches to the original mounting plate via three M3 screws, and a holder that accommodates both the Chimera/Cyclops assembly and the stock hotend. The print cooling fan is secured within a custom fan hood that fits onto the mount. Two adjustable cable buide "claps" are also integrated into the design, allowing for fine-tuning of the X endstop position to compensate for the altered nozzle position. The holder with the heatsink/hotend/nozzle setup easily slots into the mounting plate and is secured using two M3x10 screws and either two or four M3 nuts that press fit into corresponding "sockets". For added stability, the "BackMountPlate" can be glued to the "MountWithFanShroud" using an included "AlignmentTool", though this step is not strictly necessary. Notably, due to the compressed springs on my CR-10, the E3D nozzles will sit about a few millimeters higher than the original hotend. This design accommodates these differences to ensure seamless integration with your printer setup. For those interested in exploring further details of this project, an Autodesk Fusion 360 file is available upon request.