EZ BMG Extruder mod for Artillery Sidewinder X1

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This is a straightforward adapter designed for attaching a BMG extruder to the Sidewinder X1, requiring minimal new mounting hardware. The only additional hardware needed aside from a BMG (Bondtech or clone) is three M3 nuts. It utilizes the original hot end and heatsink. First, remove the original PTFE tube from the stock hot end. Next, slide a new piece down until it hits the nozzle, then cut it 54mm above the top of the cold block. Print the mount on the cut off corner so it's all at a 45-degree angle, and you won't need support. Slide the mount down over the new PTFE tube and snap it into place on the heat sink mounting hole stud (the hole where the previous large extruder gear was mounted). Snap the other side of the original extruder on. Run the mounting screws through as if they were going into the extruder motor, but instead fasten with M3 nuts. Assemble the BMG extruder on top of the mount's V6 style post. Install the original motor with the wiring connections facing downward. This allows the original short cable to connect to the extruder board. Attach the extruder board and make all the electrical connections. Set your steps per mm to 415 and test it out.