Fan Mount (RigidBot)

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Build your own custom cooling fan mounting system for your RigidBot extruder and enjoy a variety of optional fan nozzles that let you experiment with different settings. The sleek fan design clips into place on a hinge and can be easily tilted up to give you unobstructed access to the nozzle area. To add this upgrade, first mount one 24v fan purchased from Amazon onto your bot's upper right corner - just ensure that you swap the wire polarity before plugging it in. You can source this same model from other online retailers at a potentially lower price. As this component is a standard item in its class, feel free to shop around. For attachment, drive the provided 6-32 flathead machine screw into one of your RigidBot's fan holes; be aware that alternative options will function properly due to threading within the plastic material itself. Remember that if you use a build plate, the mounting system is specifically designed with a clearance gap of about 1/8", thus no interference occurs during operation. When it comes time to implement your setup instructions do the following: