Rotate the shroud 90° on it's face in slicer.
This can clip right onto the hotend, no need to screw it on!
If you choose to use a screw, an M3 x 8 will work fine.
M2 x 16 or 20 can be used for the side fan cover.
Uploaded:
- February, 2024 (V3)
- March, 2023 (V2)
- "Stock" versions have space for wheels (w/ the bottom eccentric nut)
- "Minimalist" versions are for X-Axis Linear Rails
A. V#a can use a threaded insert.
B. V#b can use a normal screw.
I have found for some X gantry brackets may not line up with some V2 versions.
1. Ender-3V2 you may need V3
1a. V3 has the top mounted screw hole moved 2mm to the right
2. Aquila w/stock bracket, the V2 should work fine
I am not sure if this will fit the original Ender-3/CR-10 other than clipping on.
For X axis Linear Rail - you do not need to use the "Stock" versions. Otherwise choose Stock if you have wheels. The difference is models for "Stock" give clearance for the bolt head that would otherwise be in the way.
For 4010 Turbo fans, if you would like the modified fan duct - try the file with _Tall at the end, otherwise if your nozzle is shorter/higher up then go for the regular modified version. It's a difference of about 2mm.
*Use the Mirror setting in your Slicer for the left side with the modified fan ducts.
If you need a stock duct that usually comes the fans, download the 4010FanDuct, rotate it 90° so it is up right, bottom end faces down.
Because the fan ducts are small parts, its better to use a smaller layer height.
I was able to use 0.12 and an initial layer height of 0.16 with a 0.4mm nozzle.
It's better to make the first "Initial Bottom Layers" up to the layer it starts printing walls on the inside, I think around a dozen or so. You can have 100% infill for the ducts because it is a small part anyway and takes about 30min to print for PETG.
I added a "_thicker
" version of the fan duct, the part that extrudes is 0.6mm thicker on top so it is better printing (otherwise there may be holes).
You may have to remove the pins from the fans electrical connector for the **Front Hotend Fan* in order to fit through the front hole. Its possible if you take something like a sharp point of a knife or pin or tiny flathead screwdriver and gently push the metal tab or slightly pry up on the plastic of the connector.
The **4010FanCover* is for the side turbo cooling fans and is optional. Search for a 40mm fan cover for the front fan.
This is a total redesign of the model (not my original design) in the video using dual 4010 turbo cooling fans with stock ducts. It is a minimalist design, u can use a 4020 or 4010 hotend cooling fan, or even your own ducts if it can fit (the modified Tall or short/regular is recommended). This is meant to fit on a Voxelab Aquila or Ender-3 V2.
Either Stock X plate, or with using a Linear Rail.
For the Stock machines, you may have to grind a bit of a corner of the plastic fan housing to clearance the bolt head of the bottom wheel. The original designer's youtube video goes into detail about it.
I mainly changed this so stock ducts can be used rather than printing ones because the stock ducts are best for airflow apparently, as someone tested in another video.
I based it from this model from here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJxpiLG73dM
**Video is not mine, but my model is based on it.
I spent hours and days working on this with little CAD experience. I did my best and made many versions or iterations to get it perfect! I offer this for free, and if you do end up using it, please consider making a donation as it would be worth my time.
thank you.
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any thoughts or changes you think I should make, please comment! id really like any input