Hero Me Hinged

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I was searching for a solution to easily swap out hot ends as I changed print material; without clean outs, nozzle changes... As a single machine owner, I found the process cumbersome when switching between PLA, PETG, wood pla.....I use four different hot end configurations, each designed for specific filaments. The addition of the hinge and wire quick connect (heating element and temperature sensor) greatly simplified this process compared to full disassembly. The Body and part cooling duct have additional clearance from the hot end and cooling fins. The part cooling duct is still being refined. This setup uses the stock fans. 4/26/20: I added a quick connect splice to the bowden tube to make hot end swap out even easier I used this one from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SWRST2N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This setup has about 50 hours printing and I am leaving As-Is, perhaps with a modification to come to the parts cooling duct. 8/23/2020: Purchased the following items: 5) Molex 4 Pin Black Connector 13A 4.20mm, w/18-24 AWG Pin Mini-Fit Jr https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Set-Molex-4-Pin-Black-Connector-13A-4-20mm-w-18-24-AWG-Pin-Mini-Fit-Jr/401546215995?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6b5e62c213bf4b3d9f1223144a93908b%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D300746028245%26itm%3D401546215995%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DMolex&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A8c2ca1e9-e554-11ea-b4cc-96f85edc4688%7Cparentrq%3A1bea831f1740a4b4f2b867d1ffff96b4%7Ciid%3A5 6) Used Dirko HT to provide extra insulation to the heating block. I struggled to keep temperatures above 250 c without it and the boot. Note- I had this all ready as it is what i use to repair my Stihl weed wacker and chainsaw engines. https://www.amazon.com/Oilpan-Sealant-Dirko-HT-Red/dp/B0074HPKPM/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dirko+ht&qid=1598196319&sr=8-2