E3D Chimera on Velleman Vertex K8400

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I'm working on a project to create a Vertex that can also print ABS, PC, and other intriguing plastics. The challenge I faced was getting the Vertex to reach high enough temperatures to print interesting materials. To address this issue, I built my own solution after conducting extensive research on E3D heads. However, these were too expensive and bulky for my needs, so I opted for the Chimera (also an E3D product) instead. My plan was to successfully integrate it with the Vertex, which is different from the E3D V6 in that you don't lose printing volume if done correctly as shown here. Currently, I've uploaded the necessary 3D models, and if there's sufficient interest and support through donations for my time, I'll provide a detailed instruction set outlining what you need to do, how to modify the program code, how to achieve temperatures above 270 degrees Celsius, and how to edit the E3D Chimera.