E3d hotend mount for BFB 3D touch

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This printable mount makes it possible to attach a E3D hotend directly to the existing BFB 3D touch carriage. I've been using this setup for over a year with printed parts that have shown no signs of wear or damage, proving its remarkable durability. The mounting process is very secure. To remove an old hotend, follow these steps outlined by 3D Systems: http://www.3dsystems.com/shop/support/legacy/manuals The following hardware components are required for this installation: * 3 M3 x 15mm SHCS * 3 m3 nylon lock nuts * 3 m3 washers (I found it helpful to super glue the washers to the printed mount to make screwing them on easier) To ensure easy hotend removal and servicing, I opted to reuse the tiny Hotend PCB board. However, re-soldering the hotend to the PCB board was an extremely frustrating experience. The 100k ohm Thermistor that comes with the E3D hotend will not work with the stock 3D touch board. Instead, I purchased six 200k ohm thermistors from Mouser Electronics at a very low cost: http://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Semitec/204GT-2/?qs=%2fha2pyFaduiQiQmymLPXOWNnX3SMQrY3ZQhjlQOT21s%3d Due to the E3D hotend's rapid heating, it may overshoot during heating, but this does not seem to affect print quality. For more information on this topic, refer to a related discussion on the Google Groups forum: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/cubex-3d-printing/XfibDe2kkbU%5B101-125%5D Caution: Reassembling with this mount may change how high the nozzle sits. To prevent it from crashing into the bed, reset the Z-offset to a value like 12mm away from the nozzle before disassembly. Print Settings: * Printer: Modified BFB 3D Touch * Rafts: No * Supports: No * Resolution: .25 * Infill: 33% * Notes: ColorFABB Co-polyester Post-Printing Instructions: Light sanding is recommended to make the groove mount slide smoothly through the opening, depending on your printer settings.