improved linear chain to Extruder on Anet A8

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The original design won't fit my Anet A8, so I've remixed one that suits it perfectly. extruder end: • add hole for extruder motor wire • make space for easy filament replacement • remove unnecessary upper spacer • simplify elements for a more streamlined build • enlarge size to reduce collisions and improve performance I've also replaced the upper spacer with cable ties, which provide a secure fit without taking up too much space. z-motor end: • shrink design by 2cm to prevent collisions with the z-axis • eliminate unnecessary upper spacer • reduce elements for a more compact build • enlarge size to improve performance and reduce filament-related issues • note: wire will have more room in future versions! I've used 22 short pieces and one mid-sized piece. If you use the long piece, you can reduce the number of small ones. Check out this video for a live demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MAc2GZp70M You'll notice four different ways to close off the upper space of each piece: totally sealed, with zip ties that need to be destroyed to remove zip ties fixed in place, but can be opened if needed zip ties jammed, but can be removed and repositioned as desired easy-to-remove zip ties, perfect for testing Thanks to Klownius (http://www.thingiverse.com/make:287726) for suggesting the use of zip ties in a more efficient way! Here's a picture to help clarify things. Post-Printing: 4 different ways to use the zip tie