Lulzbot Taz 5 Heatsink Fan Duct

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Hello Thingiverse! I'm a brand-new member here and I've just started my journey in the amazing world of 3D printing! This is my very first project, an upgraded fan duct for my trusty Lulzbot Taz 5 printer. I was struggling with a poorly cooled heatsink so I decided to take matters into my own hands and create this awesome fan duct. A perfect fit would be a 40x40x10 pc fan - and it can either be powered separately or easily adapted to your existing extruder assembly using a reliable 5v fan source. Right now, I'm running a sweet 5v fan powered by a simple usb adapter! This design is working flawlessly for me so far, but I'd love to hear what you folks think and get some valuable reviews! Print Settings * No rafts * Yes supports (optional) * N/A resolution * Solid infill at 100% * Notes: Printed with Bumat Red ABS filament on my Lulzbot Taz 5 using a upgraded extruder. Set temperature to 230C for the nozzle and 105C for the bed. To seal the joints of this design, use epoxy resin or sealant for ultimate air flow efficiency. Here's How I Made This Design My Fan Duct Upgrade As a fresh newcomer to Thingiverse and the world of 3D printing, I came up with this design after facing big issues while trying to print with the original hexagonal extruder on my Lulzbot Taz 5 - which had been expertly upgraded to work seamlessly with 1.75mm filament. What was really bugging me was that even after the conversion, the original fan duct would only blow a small amount of cool air onto the heatsink, failing to meet my demands for decent airflow and reliable prints. To give myself an edge, I went all out and designed this fan duct specifically with several things in mind: First off, it should cleverly wrap itself around the extruder to really push more airflow across the heatsink where it's desperately needed!