(GNU GPL v3) Anycubic E3D v6 cooling optimized upgrade

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Licensed under GNU GPL v3 Source files will be provided on request; all rights are granted upon purchase. Tested and works well, sacrificing some volume (reduced max height) for better cooling performance. For now, part cooler is compatible with 5015 radial coolers only. 4010 version is coming eventually (sooner if someone donates me some money to take another day off). To assemble this one you'll need: A machine capable of printing good-quality ABS parts 10× M3 hex nuts 4× 16-20mm M3 bolts (to mount the cage to the effector) 4× 8-25mm M3 bolts (to assemble the cage) 2× 6mm M3 bolts (to install magnetic probe plate) 2-4× M3 or M4 bolts to mount your 40mm fan (depends on your exact fan, should be 3-6mm longer than your fan holes depth) Why ABS: Because it is so much lighter and also wear- and heat-resistant. How to orient: I recommend orienting cage halves with the clamping part facing up. How to assemble: Mount the magnetic probe plate (it won't fit on later stages) Insert the V6 hot end with heating block facing away from the probe plate, use a heat gun to soften clamping parts of the cage if necessary Screw the cage together, making sure there are no gaps Insert the cage into the effector; you can cut it if it's too tight or add a shim or some PTFE tape if it's too loose Put the shim part on top of the effector and screw the cage to the effector Clip on part cooler; you may prefer to glue your 5015 cooler to it for extra security What is the point: So you can reliably print PLA at 230°C and higher. Some brands of PLA aren't optimized for high-temperature printing. Even though PLA as a material can be extruded even at 300°C and does so amazingly, some filament softens at 60°C to the point of instantly clogging your hot end. Not only does it make printing at temperatures over 200°C unreliable, but it also makes it very likely to clog on excessive retractions. And PLA looks great if printed at 230-250°C. Not only looks, but layer adhesion is also superb.