Alternate AM8 Layout with Under-Bed Electronics Box

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I was in the process of upgrading my Anet A8 to an AM8, following pheneeny's outstanding package, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2263216, and another fantastic package by chipg07, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2504299, when I decided to make a few modifications. I wanted to relocate the electronics underneath the print bed for a more streamlined appearance, as well as utilize a Bowden style extrusion system featuring the extruder and hot-end from a CR10s (spares from my other printer). Several other changes were also made, but those were the major ones. In the end, placing all the electronics underneath the bed proved too cluttered, so the PSU remains on the upper right vertical Z extrusion as usual - although in a different casing with modifications.... Additionally, I was really impressed by CoffeeOulaw's BreezeBlock cooling shroud, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2814717, so my new parts cater to the use of that exceptional design too. My components were designed specifically for these items. Use of other hot-ends or cooling shrouds may or may not work - you're on your own to try...