Printrbot Simple Metal Blower Mount

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I used a blower type fan that significantly improved my print quality. I chose this fan: GTFS-75mm x 30mm DC 12V 0.36A 2Pin Computer PC Blower Cooling Fan, but any similar 75mm blower fan will work as long as it draws less than about .4A of current. I tried other fan mounts that all kept the blower fan at an angle, taking up more space than necessary. These mounts had no way to secure the blower, which would rattle around during printing and made me worry it would fall out. This fan mount keeps the blower in a vertical orientation, close to the extruder motor, making my printer a little more compact. It's also easier to access the build plate now. The mount lets me use zip ties to firmly secure the blower to the printer.