Prusa Style Extruder with 12mm Pinda (Z Probe) Barrel

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This is a modified Prusa MK3 extruder body, designed to accommodate a Z Probe with a 12mm barrel, rather than the 8mm barrel of the official Prusa PINDA probe. Specifically, it's meant for use with the [Taiss 2pcs LJ12A3-4-Z/AX Inductive Proximity Sensor](https://amzn.to/2P2UUAw) It was implemented for use in combination with [Anet A8 - Prusa MK3 Extruder Mod](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2931753). In my case, I utilized a set of [BondTech-like extruder gears](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3D-Printer-Prusa-i3-MK3-Drive-gear-extruder-dual-gears-kit-Clone-Bdtech-DriveGear-Extrusion-Wheel/32904636276.html) in combination with the original Prusa-deigned extruder gear door, rather than the cheap bearing style solution offered in the extruder-mod Similarly, if you're using a compatible control board, the extruder housing accommodates a [Prusa-style Laer Filament Sensor](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Prusa-i3-MK3-3D-Printer-Filament-Sensor-Detect-Stuck-Filament-And-Offer-The-User-an-Option/32907430687.html). The one issue I ran into with this sensor was the dupont connector on the supplied sensor cable included an empty hole, such that it didn't fit perfectly with the extruder cover in place. Taking a notch out of the cover (no impact to functionality) would address this issue.