Adjustable Extruder Latch

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Create an Adjustable Extruder Latch by Utilizing Eric's Wade's Collaborative Dual Feed Extruder Design To enhance the functionality of the extruder, I divided the latch into three parts and inserted captive M3 nuts to hold an M3 bolt that acts as an adjuster. This enables you to set the pressure exerted onto the filament precisely. I drilled a 3mm hole on top of the extruder and positioned an M3 nut over it, creating a secure hold. You can now swing the latch into position, align the M3 adjuster bolt with the captive nut under the lip, and turn the latch key to set your desired holding force. I used glue to prevent the bolt from unwinding. The captive M3 nut under the lip keeps the latch in place and prevents it from springing up. So far, this modification has worked well. For more files and instructions on building this extruder, visit Eric's Wade's Collaborative Dual Feed Extruder.