MK5 Wade's-Style Tensioner

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This is my pride and joy; an exceptional enhancement for your MK5 print head! It's so fantastic that you should download it now and start slicing immediately while you read this to avoid losing any time. The tensioner provides a stronger grip compared to the default delrin plunger setup, doesn't require constant adjustment, and can hold with much more force against the motor shaft. It's a monster filament eater that will eat through your filaments like a pro. Use it on your MK5 stepper or DC motor extruders - be the first to try it out with the latter and share photos for a 100 bonus internet points! The design is inspired by Wade's extruder and natetrue's printable MK5, but it's an original creation in OpenSCAD. The motivation behind this was to improve my stepper extruder setup, strengthen the pull with weak motors, and create a better tensioner. Check out the YouTube video of my first test extrusion for proof of its amazing consistency. Please be careful when handling loops of filament during printing, though. Remember, this is specifically designed for MK5 setups, using only parts you'll have on hand or can find locally. Enjoy!