Sapphire Pro E3D V6 mount with BLTouch (newer Pro batches)

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Update, I've made a new version with an integrated holder for a BLTouch inspired by Humanity_co. If you've already printed out the previous version, then you'll only need to print out the fan shroud clamp and a small adjustable mount from files: Shroud Part 2 BLTouch and BLTouch Holder. Pictures will be published soon but it's been tested and works. To install it, you'll need 1 or 2 M3 screws around 5-8mm long. The BLTouch offset values are in the X direction, 31.2mm to the left of the nozzle, and in the Y direction, 5.6mm towards the front. Thanks, Stefan for the original files and time you spent designing the conversion! I've fixed a few problems I had with the design. Firstly, there seem to be different mounting holes depending on when one's Pro was purchased. Mine didn't fit with the original mounting arrangement which seems to be reversed of the newer ones. Secondly, after fixing that, I had problems with inconsistent feeding which took me many hours to figure out. But for me, the problem was with the cooling of the heatsink - it was becoming extremely hot to touch after printing in PLA for a while and was very inconsistent and required high temperatures to work. The original design seems to trap heat in the heatsink and doesn't let it all cool down, resulting in too high temperature in the heat break. In my redesign, I've fixed that problem by allowing more air to reach the heatsink. Thirdly, this wasn't really a problem but I moved the holder downwards to decrease the kink in the tubing to ease the flow of filament. This will, of course, decrease the maximum Z height a bit so keep that in mind (however we are talking mm). The only parts I've modified are the shroud for the E3D hotend mount and consequently the radial fan mount as the original one didn't work with the newer Sapphire Pros. However, the mount for radial fan isn't super pleased with - it's a temporary solution and possibly a redesign for a BLTouch is underway so stayed tuned. If any of you have any problems or possible improvements, please let me know! The materials needed are the same as Stefan's except for a few screws. One thing to note when installing is that you'll have to remove/destroy the existing threading on the carriage as otherwise, you'll get double threading which doesn't work well. I tried designing it so the screws came in from the other side but it was way too tight for space so this was the best solution. Materials: - 4010 fan for heatsink cooling - I used a Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX (if you decide to use a Noctua, you need to use a step-down converter as they are only available in 12v or 5v and the system uses 24v) - 5015 radial/blower fan - 2x M3 50mm screws - 2x M3 20-30mm screws - 4x M3 threaded inserts - and screws for securing the fan - optional 3x M4 threaded inserts - E3D V6 hotend Link to Fusion 360 project: https://a360.co/2Fd2mXe