E3D-v5 Fan Dual Assembly For Makergear M2 3D Printer Model

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UPDATE: I recently posted an update to this (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:533029). Please check this out for the latest version, which I think performs better and does last much longer. I've been using the new nozzle design for over 3 months without any sign of warping. So please use the new design as the old one does warp after a month or so of use.
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This is an E3D fan solution for the MakerGear M2. This has built-in supports so should require minimal cleanup. I was inspired by an Ultimaker E3D mount model, which I think is an elegant and effective design:
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http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:121074
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Even though it's not a true remix, I borrowed a few concepts.
I modified the model of a E3D v4 fan duct (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:52506) to keep the fan and hot end consistently oriented, I etched lettering to identify nozzle diameter, and added an attachment point for the larger fan duct.
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I've encountered very few problems with this design. You may have to work a bit to get the E3D installed on the filament guide as it is a tight fit with the restrictor plate in place. I've been testing this for about three months and I've not had any fail due to warping. Although expect this to warp with time as with most cooling ducts. It should not affect performance though.
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Further, E3D recently made design changes to the heater blocks that affect the position of the heater cartridge and nozzle. I'm sharing photos of the differences between the old and new blocks. I've retooled the design to also fit the new block (version 2). So before printing, please identify the version of the block you have. They are very different.
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You may need to bump up your melt temps a bit (~10-15°C) and or reduce your cooling to 20% (45% max).
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EDIT: I uploaded a new set of Ducts. The "b" version has a slightly shorter restrictor plate at the top of the duct so it is easier to install the hot end into the filament guide. And I uploaded a version of the duct without the restrictor plate - "E3D Duct wo Plate.stl".

E3D_Duct.stl 237.7KB
E3D_Duct_0.25mm.stl 357.2KB
E3D_Duct_0.25mm_b.stl 355.2KB
E3D_Duct_0.30mm.stl 376.3KB
E3D_Duct_0.30mm_b.stl 374.3KB
E3D_Duct_0.35mm.stl 373.5KB
E3D_Duct_0.35mm_b.stl 371.5KB
E3D_Duct_0.40mm.stl 346.6KB
E3D_Duct_0.40mm_b.stl 344.5KB
E3D_Duct_and_Nozzle_v1.stl 8.8MB
E3D_Duct_and_Nozzle_v2.stl 9.0MB
E3D_Duct_wo_Plate.stl 201.7KB
E3D_Fan_Nozzle_v1.stl 2.1MB
E3D_Fan_Nozzle_v2.stl 2.1MB
Merged_Duct.stl 886.7KB
Merged_Fan_Nozzle_v2.stl 1.8MB