Rigidbot laser mount for jtech photonics diode

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I designed this specifically for installing a laser diode module on the rigidbot extruder carriage. Measurements were taken with a 2.8W, 445nm module from jtechphotonics.com. This setup allows you to attach the laser module using either zip ties or two M3x7mm (or longer) machine screws and M3 nuts. The module installs onto the printer by using the two x carriage cap screws that hold the part cooling fan in place originally. These screws can likely be used as-is. The mount was tested on a single extruder Rigidbot Big model, but it should also work with the smaller model and possibly even dual extruder setups. This is version 1.0 of the design and while it functions, I'd like to add more flexibility to keep part cooling fans or laser-cooling/smoke blowing fans in place. You can see a photo of my first successful laser cut from an abandoned PLA print attached here, showing thin vs thick line accuracy differences with focused/unfocused lasers in the background - also printing an ornament based on this design: thingiverse.com/thing:614642 No problems have been encountered with the laser attached except for missing part cooling fans. I printed the parts using a Rigidbot Big 3D Printer, IAP hot end with a 0.20mm nozzle from Amazon, KISSlicer 1.5 beta slicer, 0.15mm layer height, 20-25% infill without support or part cooling fan enabled, and print speeds of 20-25 mm/s for details and 30mm/s for infill with hatchbox blue PLA at 210C temperature.