Integrated Tube Extruder Plate for Wanhao i3/Monoprice Maker Select

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I'm trying to print flexible filaments, and this seems like the solution. I've been printing a TPU filament for over an hour without any issues. Compared to another mk10 plate that I remixed, the guide peak between the extruder gear and idler wheel is roughly 1.3mm taller and almost wedged between the two moving parts. There's no crack for the TPU to slip into. I remixed this because I dislike fiddling with a 3mm section of PTFE tube. A guide is necessary so the TPU doesn't shoot out the side, but I prefer an integrated guide. The guide tube has a diameter of 6mm with a 2mm hole running through its center. I suggest printing with PETG or another filament that requires higher temperatures than PLA to print successfully, in case heat does creep past the heat break. Mine was printed with supports and had some trouble clearing out the guide hole. I used a welding tip cleaner and a needle file to ensure the hole was clear. [edit: apologies for initially crediting the wrong file for the remix.]