AM8 with MK3S Prusa direct-extruder

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Status: 3-4-2019 Printing out all necessary parts, everything fits nicely! Waiting for parts from China. Status 14-4-2019 Except for the filament sensor, everything has arrived. Assembled the whole thing and concluded that there is no way to reliably mount the x-axis endstop. It's taped into place for now. Furthermore, all parts fit nicely, and photos of the build are uploaded. While owning both an Anet AM8 and a Prusa MK3S, you start to really appreciate the work and effort the guys at Prusa Research put into their extruder. I wanted to convert my AM8 Bowden setup to the same extruder. With the help of some 3D modeling, the files shared by Prusa and my friends at AliExpress make this something that's quite easy to accomplish. This is a work in progress, and I'll keep you posted while I continue my build. For now, all necessary files made by Prusa and the edited parts of the AM8 build can be found here. The stuff I've ordered for this upgrade includes: Prusa Filament Sensor Kit: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/Mk2-5-Mk3-Om-Mk2-5s-Mk3s-3D-printer-IR-Filament-Sensor-Upgrade-Vast-Filament-Detecteren/32982038295.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3d894c4dIcW5VV Bondtech Dual Drive Extruder Gears with Axle and Bearing: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/Drivegear-kit-dual-drive-gear-extruder-kit-Gekloond-Btech-upgrade-voor-extruder-voor-Prusa-i3-3d/32959764680.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3d894c4dIcW5VV Sleeving for Cable Management: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/3D-Printer-Onderdelen-L-50-CM-OD-13mm-Textiel-Mouwen-Kabel-Draad-Wikkelen-Aangesloten-Kabel-Voor/32984834748.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3d894c4dIcW5VV Heatsink for the Extruder: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/Upgrade-HeatSink-Extruder-Radiator-Voor-MK3-Hotend-Afstandsbediening-1-75-MM-Direct-Bowden-Met-Collet-Clip/32964672204.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3d894c4dIcW5VV I already own the part cooling fan, the 40mm fan, the E3D hotend (China Clon), and the extruder motor. If you don't have these parts, this would also be something to buy. Total cost for me including shipping was a little below €20.