YAFG (Yet Another Filament Guide) for polycarbonate Tronxy P802D/Anet A8/Prusa i3

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It's a filament feeder designed specifically for my Tronxy P802D Prusa i3 clone. The filament flows in through the back and emerges from the front, eventually reaching the extruder. I mentioned earlier that I'd share photos of the completed version once I had successfully printed it (My OctoPi experienced a disconnection with the printer during the final 20% of the build, so I used an alternative setup which worked but produced a poor result!). I'm glad to say that I've finally followed through on my promise, albeit at a slower pace than expected. This feeder was created using sample filament provided with my i3. The design process involved working in FreeCAD and slicing it with Ultimaker Cura 3.4.1. Printing took place using leftover filament at 0.1mm resolution with a "Gradual (90%)" fill pattern, but without any support structures. I did apply a brim bed adhesion layer to ensure proper adhesion. One important note is that you'll need to add a "table" under the front base clamp to prevent it from becoming loose and rough, as it tends to do otherwise. However, I would not recommend using Cura's support features for this design, as they can be quite difficult to remove from the "spout". The stock Tronxy kits lack any form of speakable belt tension adjustment, which was another reason why I didn't initially share photos of my first print. To address this issue, I've implemented some adjustable belt tension mods, and the resulting print quality has been nothing short of exceptional! I plan to publish those modifications once I refine the design further. Most of what I've printed in recent times is currently under wraps, as it includes both commercial projects and items that won't be shared publicly. However, you can expect some of these prints to appear here in due course. It's now been nearly a month since I began printing regularly, and I must say that the experience has been nothing short of incredible!