Nova Pro Compact Precision Belted Extruder - With Taz Mount

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This project has been replaced by the new version 2.0 variant here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2169219 The Nova Pro extruder is a cutting-edge, lightweight belted design featuring an incredibly short distance between the hobbed section and the hotend. This is the alpha revision, with some aspects likely to change as development progresses. The Nova Pro is a significant evolution of Belted Wade style extruders, reworked to accommodate a bondtech dual hobbed gear set, with a flip-down idler that sets it apart from other designs. It boasts a weight reduction of approximately 10% compared to the stock Taz 6 extruder, assuming identical motors. The Nova Pro can seamlessly switch between standard and flexible filaments, utilizes an E3DV6, and features a mount plate resembling a rocket. A lower fan shroud is currently in development, along with a left-hand variant of this extruder designed for use with future dual extruder setups. Instructions, parts lists, and other essential documentation are being created. Build thread: https://forum.lulzbot.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5733&p=33503#p33503 Update 1: The lower fan structure and ducting have been completed. Additionally, the first of several toolhead "nameplates" has been uploaded, allowing users to identify multiple extruders (Examples: E3Dv6 5.00mm, Extruder 1, or Extruder A). Next, I need to finish building the E3DV6 hotend and complete the wiring. Once this is done, I will take pictures for the assembly document. A new base mount file has been uploaded for the Taz (Revision 1.1a), which is required for fitting the duct pieces. Alternatively, users can simply remove the end of the 1.0a revision if they have already printed it. I am not entirely satisfied with the side ducts yet and may make adjustments depending on their performance. Update 2: Step files have been uploaded as requested.