Bowden adapter

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This is an adapter that attaches only printed components. It allows connection of a flexible 6x4 PTFE tube with 3mm filament to a Wade extruder instead of utilizing pneumatic connections. I previously used pneumatic fittings which worked efficiently, but my intention was to design an adapter enabling the possibility of passing through it (if required) and reaching space directly beneath the drive gear of the extruder. All components were printed using ABS while the clamp is also printed with flexPLA. The results are significantly improved when utilizing FlexPLA (the red one), yet it functions well even with ABS, assuming you do not have access to the former material.