E3D Titan Aero Bracket for the CR-10

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<h2><b>Mounting an E3D Titan Aero Extruder to the CR-10</b></h2> This mount secures an E3D Titan Aero extruder to the X-carriage of the Creality CR-10 3D printer. For those seeking the ultimate setup for their Aero Titan Head, please check out my Piezo version: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3513567 Installing a Titan Aero extruder is a significant upgrade for your CR-10. This mount offers several key benefits: 1. It attaches the E3D Titan Aero extruder to the X-carriage of the CR-10. 2. It holds a 12 mm 12 V inductive sensor, which senses distances between 4mm and 1.6 mm with aluminum. 3. It accommodates a part cooling fan, specifically a Type 50x15 mm 12V radial fan. Note: The fan duct is optional and can be attached by sticking or gluing it into the radial fan outlet. The extension above the sensor hole serves as a bumper, preventing the sensor from crashing into the Z-train at the end of the X-axes of the CR-10. Additionally, the offset for the sensor in respect to the nozzle is 25 mm in the X direction and -25 mm in the Y direction. <h2><b>UPDATES:</h2></b> (23-1-2018): A version for the 18 mm sensor has been added, suitable for Timothy Hoogland's EBL upgrade of the CR-10. (20-2-2018): A new version is available for the slimline steppermotor with more space for motor wires. It is called TITAN AERO BRACE for CR-10 for ANY MOTOR + 12mm Sensor.stl. (21-2-2018): Two versions of the bracket specifically designed for the E3D "slimline" steppermotor have been uploaded: TITAN AERO BRACKET for CR-10 (Slimline) + xxx, where xxx represents sensor specs. These brackets feature two 50 mm radial fans but require moving the gantry approximately 30 mm towards the back of the machine. (7-8-2018): An additional omnidirectional fanduct has been designed and uploaded: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039076 <h2><b>Instructions:</b></h2> 1. Print the Bracket / brace using Polycarbonate. 2. Remove the CR-10's hot-end and fan casing from the X-carriage. 3. Remove all 3 wheels from the X-carriage. 4. Insert 3 M5 nuts into the hexagonal holes of the bracket. 5. Assemble the bracket with the Titan extruder, attaching the steppermotor to one side of the middle "wall" and the rest of the Titan assembly on the other side. 6. Attach the entire assembly (bracket with Titan) onto the X-carriage. 7. Attach the sensor. 8. Attach the radial fan by tapping M3 threads into the bracket before assembly. 9. Use tie-wraps for cable management and drill holes to your liking in the bracket to secure them. 10. Connect everything electrically. 11. Update the firmware and set the number of steps per mm filament extrusion to 837: #define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 80, 80, 400, 837 } 12. Make necessary changes in the Configuration.h file to enable the sensor and auto bed leveling. You will have a reliable "fire and forget" printer that can handle any job you throw at it. Use it, tweak it, and have fun! Tinkerman