'The End' Effector

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This is my view on a delta end effector and matching carriages that I use on a Kossel XL with a 245mm diameter build area. They are specifically designed to work seamlessly with Haydn's Carbon Fiber Arms and E3D v6, featuring arm spacing of 60mm to enhance stability. My primary goal was to raise the hot end mount higher in order to maximize the available build volume. There is space for two 30mm axial fans on the effector for part cooling purposes. The included cooling shrouds may require some testing, as their design might be less than ideal and possibly too high, reaching below the nozzle tip plane. However, I don't consider the cooling shrouds essential; feel free to print them if you'd like. You will need two pieces of the E3D v6 mounts for this setup, which might benefit from being printed in materials more resistant to heat than PLA, such as ABS or PET-G. The other parts should be suitable for printing with PLA. If you decide to use the standard 30mm E3D v6 cooler shroud along with a 30mm fan, you can either leave out the two lower fan screws or modify the effector slightly to accommodate all four screws. The carriages feature 20x20mm mount hole pitch for M3 bolts, making them compatible with e.g. MGN12 linear guide rail sleds. For your information, the carriages lack belt tension adjustment since I use separate adjusters in my setup. Please note that most of the parts require rotation before slicing to achieve optimal printing orientation. Edit 2018-09-27: I've added a new part called '180_fanduct.stl', which is a directed fan shroud. It can be a bit tricky to print, but I've been using this design for some time and found it works okay. Edit 2018-11-01: I replaced both the previous part cooler fan ducts with a new design called Fanduct.stl. This updated version includes two parts needed for dual part cooling fans. Edit 2019-10-13: I've added a lighter version of this setup, featuring a wire loom guide and new carriages with integrated belt tensioners. Additionally, I included a fan duct extension to ensure compatibility with E3D volcano nozzles and heat blocks.