Prusa I3/Anet A8 Chimera Clone Carriage with Optional BLTouch

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I drew inspiration from designs found on thingiverse and created my own unique take. The carriage is still a work in progress, but I'm making steady progress, trying to complete it as quickly as possible. A crucial adapter piece enables easy hotend repositioning with minimal effort. This part can be printed using ABS or PETG for enhanced heat resistance. The BLtouch mount should suit most users, though you may need to add a spacer if it doesn't fit perfectly once you adjust your nozzles. I've been printing and it's mostly worked out okay so far; my BLTouch has repeatability issues that I don't think are related to the mount. Old Update Log (Issues fixed): Update 31/01/2020: The holes were slightly too tight, and my model wasn't exporting with the correct hole sizes. I updated it with a new assembly STL and added a specific 0.4mm offset version. Also, I included .stp files for any remixes or other modifications. I plan on adding a BL touch but if someone beats me to it feel free. Update 15/01/2020: I completed my first test print and uploaded V2 with some changes made to thicknesses. The rest of the parts fit together okay, though there were some issues with the fan interface and the top face of the duct being too thin. I also tweaked the carriage adaptor with a strip added to strengthen the belt posts in case they're too weak.