E3D V6 hotend easy maintenance carriage for Felix 3D printer

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After many requests, I’ve updated the E3D V5 hot end carriage to the E3D V6 Hot End. The hot end clamp has been completely redesigned, but the baseplate and fan duct remain unchanged. If you’re upgrading from the V5, all you need to print are the “cooler base” and “cooler door”. This hot-end carriage makes the bowden tube E3D hot-end V6 compatible with the Felix 3D printer (1.5 and up). Designed specifically for the Felix Printer, it can also be easily adjusted to fit other printers by fitting two bolts against the rails. The hot-end can be removed quickly by unscrewing two bolts and opening the door. This design is tailored specifically for the V6 version; the V5 or any new versions with a different layout will not fit due to the printed cool ribs inside the PLA clamp. If you need the V5 version, visit http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:159142. It uses 40mm fans, providing more cooling and less noise than the standard E3D supplied 30mm fan (which comes with the Felix printer). This design consists of two parts. An instructional video showcasing the (V5) carriage and bowden feeder in use can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsNm0UfQsyQ. I would like to extend special thanks to Guillaume from Felix printers for supplying the rail-base. If you utilize this design, please share a picture!