Rear Fan Mount for Gregs X-Carriage

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This updated design features built-in belt clamps for GT2 belts, providing benefits such as closer fan proximity to the print head and saved x-axis print space. The user has used Greg Frost's X-Carriage on their Prusa Mendel reprap and was unable to find designs for mounting a fan behind the x-carriage. Therefore, they created this part as a solution. They encourage modifications to the design and invite users to share their creations or seek assistance by leaving a note. The design requires Greg Frost's X-Carriage or its derivatives with mounting holes for belt clamps at 43mm apart. A fan bracket matching a 15mm wide mount and the size of the fan is needed, along with an M3 screw and washer for attachment. Disassembly of the x-carriage is required to fit the bracket in between the clamp/belt combo and x-carriage, held together by 25mm M3 screws, washers, and nuts. The user notes that this part may make the use of x-belt tensioners difficult and seeks input from users with experience on this matter.