MakerFarm 8" i3v Y Motor Fan Mount

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Note: This design was created specifically for the 8 inch Makerfarm i3v printer and may not be compatible with larger versions. A new mounting system attaches a 40mm fan to the v-slot in front of the Y-motor. Remixed from clough42's innovative endstop switch mounts, the Z switch mount was also reworked, as the original OpenScad design didn't accommodate plug-ins well. 11-26-14 Update: To achieve better mounting of both the fan and the Y endstop switch on a single piece, the design was thoroughly revamped. No longer dependent on clough42's work. 11-27-14 Update: Some cosmetic improvements were added to make the design even more appealing. Installation instructions follow: First, remove the M5 bolt holding the RAMPS-side Y v-slot extrusion in place at the front of the printer. Then, carefully pull up the extrusion until you can insert a t-nut into the slot. Once this is done, slide the extrusion back into its original position and secure it with the original M5 bolt. Note that you might need to temporarily remove your Y endstop switch and adjust the t-nut accordingly. Reattach the Y endstop switch on the newly inserted t-nut. In contrast to earlier versions, the latest iteration allows you to mount both the fan and the Y endstop switch using 10mm M3 bolts.