Lightweight Bowden Extruder for Anet A8

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I designed a bowden extruder that incorporated the best features from many others on this platform. My goal was to achieve the lightness of some designs while retaining the cooling and auto leveling capabilities of others, all using leftover hardware from the build. This setup is specifically for the Anet leveler, but I can easily add a BLTouch if requested. I utilized the part cooling fan shroud found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2305368 to enhance my design. Additionally, I used an adapter from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2830346 to make the stock 40mm fan fit seamlessly into the bowden cold end. I also created a motor holder for the mk8 extruder that not only conceals the motor but also gives the printer a more aesthetic appearance. You can find this design at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3298983. Furthermore, you can print a small holder to draw with your printer using a pen. I designed one specifically as part of a modular system based on this base, and if you're interested, I'd be happy to share it with you.