Longer LK5 Pro Direct Drive Hotend Fans Bracket

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I purchased a microswiss direct drive extruder bracket model # M2602. I modeled up this bracket to hold all the fans in the right spots (Factory bracket won't work). It has a tab that wraps around the corner so that it hits the x-axis limit switch at the correct distance to keep the nozzle over the build plate. You will have to adjust the Y axis limit switch to keep the build plate in the right spot and also adjust the Z axis limit switch. I used the stock hotend and extruder motor. I had to recalibrate my extruder's Esteps because it was now underextruding. It only took a few minutes. I used this video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PL_rSPZ3M8&list=WL&index=1 You'll have to change your retraction distance in your slicer of choice. I'm using 1.0mm but you'll have to test and see what works for you. The microswiss bracket I ordered... https://store.micro-swiss.com/products/micro-swiss-direct-drive-extruder?variant=31316019806275 UPDATE : I added multiple other versions V3 - LK5 across the middle V4 - LK5 Pro across the middle V5 - Inset fan for better cooling. Can use a 4010 fan or a 4020 fan