Minimalist Direct Drive Extruder Prusa i3 E3Dv6

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I've been planning to upgrade my Prusa i3 from 3dprintingstore.co.za extruder setup for a while now, and I'm finally taking the plunge by using as much of what the printer already offers as possible. The idea is to design some in-place upgrades that can screw on without completely replacing the x-carriage's acrylic parts with 3D printed alternatives. The E3Dv6 hotend has been sitting around for a while, and I'm excited to use it in my Prusa i3 instead of the E3Dv5 one that came with the kit. To make this work, I've redesigned the Minimalist Direct Drive Extruder to fit the new hotend. I'll be using the original hardware that came with the kit for everything else. I've also upgraded some other parts on the x-axis, and you might find those upgrades interesting too. One thing to note is that I print with support touching the build plate. If you're interested in seeing more of my upgrades for this printer, you can check out the following things: * Prusa i3 blower fan upgrade - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3225085 * Carriage Cable Management Arm - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3224881 * Prusa i3 Bltouch Upgrade - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3225007