Changeable MK2 Extruder

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I've always dreamed of having an extruder that could be easily switched up without stripping down the whole rig. Unfortunately, on Prusa MK2 series machines, those wires are hardwired into the x-carriage at the rear. This is just a proof-of-concept, but it's actually pretty usable as-is - you can swap between bowden and direct drive without having to mess with any of the electronic guts behind the x-carriage. However, for this setup to work seamlessly, those wires leading directly to the motor itself need to remain separate from everything else. If you'd like to give this a spin and see how it holds up in real-world use, I'd love to hear your feedback - every bit counts!