Malyan M180 Fan Holder

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I recently acquired my new Malyan M180, but the first issue I encountered was when trying to feed filament. The feeding mechanism can only be accessed behind the fan, and it proved impossible to get the filament in there. After disassembling the unit, I lost one nut and one washer (luckily, I found the second nut on the floor and the other under the heated plate). It's clear that many users have encountered similar problems with their Malyan M180s. Filament breaks or gets stuck all too often, making it essential to be able to access the feeder quickly and easily. My goal was to design a fan holder that would allow me to remove the fan without needing any tools. I've successfully created such a device, which simply snaps onto the fan. Here are the instructions for assembly: You'll need 8 M3 bolts measuring 25 mm in length. Remove the nuts and fan grid first – there's no reason to keep this grid as it only generates extra noise. Pull out the fan carefully, taking care not to snap the cable attached to it. Loosen the tension on the extruder wheel by turning the screw located in the upper middle section. This screw serves as the axis for the tension mechanism. Remove the threaded axis, which is a good idea, and use two nuts that are tightened together to secure it properly. Mount the fan holder using the M3 bolts, making sure they securely hold the extruder stepper motor in place. Once you've done this, simply snap on the fan and you're ready to go. Any problems behind the fans can now be fixed in an instant! If my design proves useful to you, please consider giving me a tip. Here are the print settings I used: Printer Brand: Robo 3D Printer Model: R1 ABS + PLA Model Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: Medium Infill: 50%