UNOFFICIAL Mosquito Hot End Silicone Sock Mold

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This is, theoretically, a mold for making a silicone sock for the Mosquito hot end. Disclaimer: I'm completely clueless about this, but I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos on it, so that makes me an expert in internet terms, right? ***Removed old attempt documentation to avoid unnecessary confusion. Update 3: This version actually created a successful sock. The V3 STL is the plate of the four printed pieces you need. What you'll need (assuming you're using the v3 files): - A type of silicone you'll use to make this, such as the one I used because it's cheap and rated for temperatures others on the internet have suggested: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UEOPA - Three M3x30 screws with M3 nuts for attaching the two outer plates (these screws go through both plates and the center casing part, through the three holes indicated in the "screws.png" picture. - Three M3x10 screws for attaching the heater block bit to the plate that has the three holes for it. - One M3x6 (or M3x8 with a couple of washers) screw for aligning the nozzle, not clamping it. - Two M3x16 screws for going into the end of the housing and heater block where the heater core and thermistor wires go. - Some silicone gasket material: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UEOPA - Sandpaper - Wax to keep the silicone gasket material from sticking terribly to your plastic while it cures. I used this because I already had it, but some mold release would probably work even better: https://smile.amazon.com/Minwax-785004444-Finishing-1-Pound-Natural/dp/B000LNOZAW I got the screws from various M3 assortment packs off of Amazon (though apparently not enough, since there are sizes that would have worked better that I didn't have). So, putting this thing together is a bit of a puzzle (mostly because I'm not great at designing these things yet). I've included a picture with arrows for which holes take which screws. You'll want to figure out how all the pieces line up on your own since I don't have pictures or videos showing that. You'll need to sand all the places that the silicone will touch, then wax them. Otherwise you'll end up with a bit of silicone in the right shape, but which is permanently stuck to the mold and will shred if you pull hard enough to remove it. Do a practice run before you put it together and open the silicone tube to do it for real. Attach the heater block to the center box section with the screws in the end (the M3x16 or M3x18 with washers) first, then squeeze silicone into the spaces around the block, and put the sides on. It's a little bit tricky, but the silicone takes ages to set, so you've got time to make sure you don't leave bubbles. Then let it sit for a few days. I tossed it into the space under the printer in my enclosure so the heat might help it cure. Take it out carefully, and you'll have a silicone sock for your Mosquito. Feel free to ask questions, and I'll answer what I can.