Hydra Fan Duct & Tool Change System for Ender 3 Ender 5 CR10

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Hydra Fan Duct & Tool Change System for Ender 3, Ender 5, and CR10 See Below for Updates, V6 Edition Here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4253359 Many thanks to AlfaBarion for suggesting an incredibly clever name for this thing. This is a Multi-Tool Fan Duct & Tool Change System that simplifies maintenance and upgrades on Ender 3, Ender 5, and CR10 printers. It provides easy access to the hotend, improved airflow, and increased tool change efficiency. Key Features: * Simplified tool change process * Improved airflow and reduced noise * Easy access to the hotend for maintenance * Compatible with various tool heads and fans * Customizable design for optimal performance Updates: * 23/12/19: Increased cable route between front adjustment screws, especially for 4010 fans. Uploaded upgraded side and rear mounting plates (V1_2). * 03/01/20: Added link to Water Test Video. * 14/01/20: Linked a 150mm bridging attempt with a 0.8 mm nozzle on a CR10S. * 19/01/20: Uploaded new 5015 & 4010 ducts with reduced duct aperture for focused airflow. * 30/01/20: Uploaded step file for tool heads and base at 100mm centers. * 10/02/20: Uploaded step files for narrow version ducts. * 05/04/20: Uploaded WIP files for Base Ducts with M3 brass inserts instead of M3 Nylocs. * 06/04/20: Revised all insert files to revert back to the original duct fixings position. * 08/04/20: Removed Base Duct versions with M3 thermal inserts due to cracking issues. * 30/04/20: Uploaded WIP revised 5015 & 4010 Narrow Fan Ducts (MK6) with 25 and 35 degree variants. * 01/05/20: Uploaded a spacer/helper for the 2 5015 MK6 variants to aid in setting nozzle height off the build plate. * 05/05/20: Uploaded CFD Analysis images of the Original Narrow & Mk6 5015 Ducts. Note: This is a community-driven project, and updates will continue to be made based on user feedback and suggestions.