Extrusion Catcher

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Eliminate daily issues faced by many Makerbots with this simple object. Print automation is the key issue; Makerbots typically commence printing by moving upwards before heating and testing extrusion, requiring manual removal of extrusion. This add-on enables unattended printing post build initiation. Positioned near the platform's lower left corner via preferred attachment method, it moves to over the bucket for test extrusion, cleans the nozzle on platform side, and starts the print. The attached video demonstrates its functionality: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49325300@N07/4886162173/. After using it for two weeks, it performs exceptionally well. To implement, print the included STL file, attach it to the platform, and modify start G-code to a similar sequence, adjusting temperature as per extruder requirement.