E3D V6 mounts

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I discovered that the E3D V6 extruder performs significantly better than the China-supplied "Mk8" for my Prusa i3. So here's a mount you can use, and it works well with the printed carriage, like this one: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:586636. You'll need two screws, M3x35mm, washers, and nuts. I recommend printing everything in ABS and actually using glue between the carriage and the mount. Mount the screws while the glue is still setting, and screw them tight, to get a good bond. The parts have internal structure for strength, but I recommend 20% infill or more to prevent bending from the tension of the screws. The short triangle strut on the mount is on the bottom! If you use a horizontal carriage with a center hole, you may try the vertical mount. Mount your E3D V6 so the hotend-block points away from the carriage, and the fan is on the right (so it will not blow hot air on the carriage). That's it! If you do print this, please share a photo, okay? Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa i3 C Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: Whatever Infill: 20% or more Notes: I recommend ABS and glue, see above. How I Designed This Straight forward, embossed sketches.