Modified BLTouch Adjustable Mount

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This is a "mashup" of two files, the BLTouch adjustable mount for Folger Tech 2020 Prusa i3 and the Folger i3 Print cooling fan assembly. I shortened the space between the fan and probe holder. I have tested the BLTouch mount portion of this and it works extremely well. The original version warped a bit and held the probe at a slight angle, but still worked pretty okay. I did this both in Meshmixer and Tinker cad-found Tinker cad easier to use, results were essentially the same though. Thanks to the original developers of the source files. The adjustable BLTouch mount is outstanding and the fact that it uses a spring out of a pen is brilliant-no browsing through the hardware store! UPDATE: I have abandoned the use of the fan shroud. After some experimentation, I realized that standard 40X40X10 mm fans just do not generate enough pressure to provide any real cooling. I will probably adapt this mount to use a radial type blower fan in the future or maybe try a 40X40X20 fan. Still love the BLTouch side of this! UPDATE 4/20/2017: I have successfully attached this fan duct, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1620630 by Arjjck (V2), to this BLTouch Mount utilizing this mount http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2016131 by fldjjones. I did have to fabricate a spacer to go between the fan and BLTouch mount to correctly position the mount in the fore and aft direction. The blower style fan works great. I have had to reduce fan speed considerably to keep from cooling the nozzle too much. Thanks again for everyone involved for the original designs! Print Settings: Printer: Folger Tech i3 Rafts: Yes Resolution: .2 Infill: 25% Notes: Printed in ABS-original PLA version showed some warping