Hictop E3D V6 Drop in Carriage Replacement- Simple and Convenient, Now with revised Prusa Cooling Duct (but horizontal)

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UPDATED with new V3 Prusa fan duct. I cut it away at the side so it's easier to see the nozzle and also made the (radial) fan horizontal so it doesn't wear out the bearings as fast. You need a bunch of nuts and bolts, but I didn't need anything in addition to what already came with the HicTop printer from Amazon. Significantly decreased weight and allows use of the E3D V6 hotend for significantly increased speed and quality. You can use both the stock Hictop fans as-is. Stiff x-axis belt holder which is much less likely to deform or break than stock and doesn't require the weight of bolting. Holds the nozzle more rigidly by making use of the E3D fan shroud to grip the fins, decreasing nozzle deflection increases print accuracy. I originally had this as a bolt-on similar to stock but figured I might as well integrate it. Clip for zip-tie so your cords don't get dislocated or contacts bent. Works great with my other bowden gimbal design for the extruder stepper. RECOMMENDED PRINT SETTINGS: 1.2mm wall, 35% or higher density for all CARRIAGE IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH EXTERNAL SUPPORTS RADIAL FAN COOLING DUCT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH EXTERNAL SUPPORTS, THE THIN BIT ON THE BOTTOM IS MEANT TO BE CUTAWAY TO SUIT AFTER PRINT AXIAL FAN INLET SHROUD, HOLE SIDE DOWN NO SUPPORTS CLAMP FLAT FACE DOWN NO SUPPORTS Info on the E3D here. http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6 I use this with my RepRap Champion Bowden Extruder: https://reprapchampion.com/products/all-metal-v6-hotend-1-75mm-bowden-extruder-prusa-i3-reprap-3d-printer-deluxe-kit