EiiiCooler for Wanhao Duplicator i3 / Maker Select

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The EiiiCooler is designed to cool down the cold end and extruder motor of the Duplicator i3. Recommended radial fans include: Duplicator i3 V1, V2, V2.1 (12V): www.banggood.com/3D-Printer-12V-DC-50mm-Blow-Radial-Cooling-Fan-p-980653.html Duplicator i3 PLUS (24V): www.banggood.com/3Pcs-DC24V-Cooling-Fan-Ultra-Quiet-Turbine-Small-DC-Blower-5015-For-3D-Printer-Circuit-Board-p-1110725.html Note: For the 24V fan, you may need to switch cable orientation in the connector to fit the PLUS. Using a radial fan through the heatsink and into the extruder gear area provides much higher airflow compared to an axial fan. Top reasons why you should use the EiiiCooler: 1) You can expect a very high flow-rate of cold air across the hotend heatsink. 2) You'll get more airflow into the extruder gear area. 3) No need for those annoying white plastic spacers during maintenance, they're no longer necessary. 4) It's much less likely to accidentally damage the radial fan with a screwdriver compared to an axial fan. (This is probably the #1 cause of axial fan death on the Duplicator i3!) Top reasons why you might not want to use the EiiiCooler: 1) You prefer things to be super quiet. 2) You don't care about your printer's performance. Note: The EiiiCooler is not a 3D performance booster, but it does solve some potential issues with the default setup. E3D team has reported that almost half of problems on their hotends are due to insufficient cooling of the coldend. Required hardware includes: 1 pc M4x20 screw (or longer) 1 pc M4 nut (or locknut) 1 pc 51x51x15 mm radial fan (Check out Delta BFB0512HH for dimensions datasheet) If you find that this item improves your daily life, consider supporting the designer by sending a tip. Click "TIP DESIGNER" here to donate.