E3D v6 Blower Fan Adapter

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This adapter makes it possible to use a blower style fan that is 50mm x 15mm in size on an E3D v6 hot end. The standard 30mm fan that comes with the v6 is very loud and produces minimal airflow. Blower fans, on the other hand, push much more air and operate so quietly you can barely tell they are running. The screw hole of this adapter fits a screw that is either M3 x 25mm or 4-40 x 1 inch in size. I have only test fit this adapter on my Printrbot Simple, but it should work with other printers as well. However, the performance may vary depending on the printer. I used the following blower fan: http://www.amazon.com/50mmx15mm-3500RPM-Brushless-Cooling-Blower/dp/B00UJBIAX4 Print Settings: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 15% Notes: I placed supports under the arms using Simplify3D. I was able to print this design without supports, but got much better results with them.