FT-5 RJ45 Breakout Board & Wiring Upgrade

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To start off I would like to make it clear that your printer will need to be modified to make use of the STL included here. If that is a problem for you, I have included the drawing files and fusion archive so you can modify the part instead. UPDATE 10/21: Per request I have uploaded new versions of this including an offset single port version, and a centered dual port version. I cannot verify that the offset version clears the stepper, though that is the intent. Let me know if it needs changes :) The dual port version has not been offset, you will still need to remove the FT9 plate that mounts on the stepper with this mod. All new versions of this include a second mounting point to the carriage. You will need longer M3 screws to accommodate for this. Assembly will require: -1 printed breakout board mount -4 M3x8 screws -2 M3x40 screws -2 M3x45 screws (For new parts with 2 mounting point) -1 Stock Hot End Carriage -1 RJ45 breakout board: http://a.co/d/8XHbeOA -6 cable chain links Optional parts: -1 large cable clip -1 small cable clip -6mm OR 8mm spiral wrap First off, lets talk about the part here. On my quest to rewire the my FT5, I decided to mount the breakout board on top of the Hot End Carriage. Problem was, the only other mount for a single port breakout was not designed correctly for a stock printer. Thus I bring you my own take on it. The reason this part is so tall is to accommodate for the heater wire terminal block. I prefer to tuck mine underneath. This board mount features 3mm standoffs designed to fit tightly around M3 screws. Nuts will not be needed because of this. To mount this to your printer, make use of the top 2 screws and nylocks for your carriage. Cable clips cannot be used without obtaining larger screws (I forget the stock size, you will need at least 5mm longer).