[WIP] E3D V6 Clamp with 30mm cooler mount for Hypercube

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So my budget-friendly e3d v6 knockoff came with a cooling duct that wasn't properly seated. It rattled loose, touched the heater core and of course melted - Which didn't really improve the rattling. Here's a prototype for a cooling duct that mounts directly to Tech2c's bowden mount - and likely many remixes as well. This is still a work in progress! Use at your own risk. The depth of the mounting holes matches the original, so the screws will fit just fine. The 30mm cooler holes are self-tapping, but only if you apply some force (use galvanized steel screws or better!). Once secured, the cooler stays tightly in place. I printed a prototype with cheap PLA and it didn't melt, deform or even heat up - still, I strongly suggest printing this out of PETG or ABS. Kapton insulation on your hotend might improve stability and reliability further. Addendum: Tested this same PLA at 240°C nozzle temperature and still no melting occurred. I'll keep working to improve this, but there's a huge air gap between the cooler mount and the heat break - The heatbreak stays cool to the touch, yet again: Please be careful.