**OBSOLETE** Unofficial Mosquito Hotend (Std) CAD model

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UPDATE 24-Jan-2019: Slice Engineering has released an official STEP file on their site, rendering my model obsolete and incorrect. Their message stated that several changes have been made, some of which I can see in their CAD model, available here: https://www.sliceengineering.com/resources/. Thank you, Slice Engineering, for making a full STEP model accessible to us! ---------------------------------- UPDATE 23-Jul-2018: I have updated the CAD model to change the nozzle to the Microswiss "E3D style" nozzle. My initial model had an E3D nozzle in place, since the Mosquite product description stated that it fits either that or the MK8 nozzle. However, now that I have my mosquito in hand, I confirm that it does not fit either of those nozzles. Instead, it fits the Microswiss "E3D style" nozzle, which is my preferred choice anyway. The issue lies in the thread depth within the heatblock, measuring 7.1mm. Both MK8 and E3D nozzles, despite meeting the correct thread specification (M6), are too short and bottom out on the heat block's bottom before mating to the internal heatbreak. The Microswiss "E3D style" nozzle fits well and is not what my CAD models depict. Note that the orthographic projection comparison photos still show the old nozzle because I did not want to recreate those views. This is the nozzle that fits: https://store.micro-swiss.com/collections/original-prusa-i3-mk2/products/reprap-m6-thread-e3d-olsson-block-j-head They also produce it in hardened steel, but I have literally never worn out one of their plated "wear-resistant" nozzles, and I run plenty of wood and CF filament. -------------------------------------- This is a CAD model of the Mosquito Hotend for use in designing your own mounts and fan shrouds. ** THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL CAD MODEL ** I modeled it based on the mech drawing provided by Slice Engineering (attached to files and found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a4d01ee3df28f38e1f2abd/t/5ab991298a922d0efd9c39a6/1522110761811/Mosquito+dual+extrusion.PDF) Since the drawing lacks many dimensions, I used an on-screen ruler to measure the PDF. Consequently, the dimensions of my CAD model are not perfect but should be sufficient for use in designing your own mounts, etc. I am not affiliated with Slice Engineering in any way. If Slice Engineering wishes me to remove this file, please let them know and I will comply. I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my own Mosquito today or tomorrow! Solidworks, STEP, and STL files are attached. NOTE: I modeled an E3Dv6 nozzle in the mosquito, but it remains unclear whether the hotend can use an E3D nozzle. The photo on their page shows what appears to be an E3Dv6 nozzle, but the description states that it fits a MK8 nozzle. Both have M6 threads, but I believe the lead-in chamfer is different. This difference may matter since there is no PTFE tube and the metal filament tube must make a good seal to the nozzle...