3D Printing upgrades for a 3D printer
Table of contents
- Intro
- Initial Upgrades
- Cosmetic Upgrades
- Electronics Upgrades
- Anet A8 - Micro SD Card Extension Cable Case with Card Storage
- Anet A8 Electronics Case
- Anet A8 30A PSU Adapter
- PSU Cover Remix
- Rear Anet A8 mount for Raspberry Pi B with camera
- Rear Anet A8 LCD mount for Raspberry Pi 3 with camera
- Anet A8 LED strip mount under X axis
- Anet A8 Optical Endstop Mounts and Targets
- Frame Bracing
- Motion Upgrades
- Anet A8 Improved X-belt Tensioner
- Anet A8 Y belt tensioner
- Anet A8 toothed Idler conversion
- Anet A8 X-belt tensioner for GT2 pulley
- Anet A8 Y belt tensioner for toothed idler
- Anet A8 lightweight and unobtrusive X-axis cable chain
- Anet A8 Y-Axis Cable Chain v2
- Improved linear chain to Extruder on Anet A8
- Cable Chain X Motor Mount
- Extruder Upgrades
- Bed Upgrades
Intro
This project was to take a cheap 3D printer and make it better by upgrading components and 3D printing improved parts.
Initial Upgrades
Semi-Circular Anet A8 Fan Duct
This was a required upgrade as the original Anet A8 fan duct started to melt.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Circular_Anet_A8_Fan_Duct | 1 | eSun ABS+ (Black) | 1.86m | 4.74g | £0.08 | ✔️ | This is a mod by lokster |
Anet A8 Extruder Button
To feed and remove the filament from the printer you have to press down quite hard on a small screw on the top of the extruder... this makes it a little less painful on the fingers.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| anet_a8_extruder_button | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.30m | 3.31g | £0.06 | ✔️ | This is a mod by TabLeft |
Anet A8 T corner
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refuerzo_en_T | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 2.88m | 7.34g | £0.14 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Electrico |
Warning
This didn't stiffen up the frame as much as I would like... to improve print quality, it was replaced by the Hulk Frame Brace for the Anet A8.
Cosmetic Upgrades
Anet A8 Tool holder
A tool holder to conveniently hold the allen keys and screwdrivers that came with the kit, on the left side of the frame.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| my_tool_holder | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 4.51m | 11.50g | £0.22 | ✔️ | This is a mod by ArcanePath |
Anet A8: Tool Holder 2 (Right side)
A tool holder to hold the spanner and side-cutters that came with the kit, on the right side of the frame.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| my_tool_2 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 5.25m | 13.39g | £0.25 | ✔️ | This is a mod by ArcanePath |
Anet A8 Anti Z-Wobble
I fitted these to help stop the Z axis lead screws from wobbling at the top of the printer, however the wobble is intentional as lead screws are rarely straight. I am still using them as they do not seem to be causing any detremental effect to my prints, but I know a lot of people say they cause more issues than they solve so YMMV.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti_Z-Wobble_Left | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.84m | 4.69g | £0.09 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Tissat |
| Anti_Z-Wobble_Right | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.85m | 4.71g | £0.09 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Tissat |
Anet A8 - M8 Nut Cap
Covers the unsightly M8 nuts at the front of the frame.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nut_Cap | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.40m | 1.02g | £0.02 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Puddlefist |
Anet A8 X axis belt holder
The stock way of attaching the belts is by folding the belt around some long screws on the back of the carriage and holding the ends together with cable ties. This makes attaching and adjusting the belt to the priner a little easier, as you no longer need to have the cable ties.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x_belt_holder | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 3.04m | 7.75g | £0.15 | ✔️ | This is a mod by kennethjiang |
Anet A8 USB Holder
A little holder for the Micro SD adapter that came with the kit. I mounted this to the screw at the top of the frame above the PSU.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB_Holder_v2 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.36m | 3.46g | £0.07 | ✔️ | This is a mod by bonezzz |
Electronics Upgrades
Anet A8 - Micro SD Card Extension Cable Case with Card Storage
This allows me mount an SD Card Extender to move the SD card slot from the rear of the printer, to the front, to be able to easily insert and remove the SD card.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro_SD_Card_Cable_Holder_with_Card_Storage | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 6.32m | 16.12g | £0.31 | ✔️ | This is a mod by amrus2011 |
Anet A8 Electronics Case
This electronics case was chosen as it is compatible with the Hulk Frame Brace for the Anet A8 and can house 2 Mosfets, one for the heated bed and one for the hotend.
The case, once installed really tidied up the printer's wires and made it easier to move around.
Anet A8 30A PSU Adapter
The bolt pattern to mount the stock 20A power supply is different to the upgraded 30A supply, this adapter plate allows mounting the new supply without drilling new holes.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU_Bracket | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 4.87m | 12.42g | £0.24 | ✔️ | This is a mod by David_en8 |
PSU Cover Remix
The printer doesn't have an on/off switch, this PSU cover allows you to fit a fused socket with a switch and also covers the live mains terminals on the power supply for safety.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU_Cover_Plate_Remix | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 16.12m | 41.09g | £0.78 | ✔️ | This is a mod by MakerDan55 |
Rear Anet A8 mount for Raspberry Pi B with camera
This mounts a Raspberry Pi to the rear of the frame behind the LCD, it also has a mount for a Raspberry Pi camera, to be used with OctoPrint
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pi_upper | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 5.61m | 16.73g | £0.33 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Bma801 |
| pi_lower | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 11.93m | 35.58g | £0.70 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Bma801 |
| link | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.30m | 0.90g | £0.02 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Bma801 |
| CameraBack | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.81m | 2.43g | £0.05 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Bma801 |
| CameraFront | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.74m | 5.20g | £0.10 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Bma801 |
It is for the original Raspberry Pi B, which eventually became too slow to run the latest OctoPrint and was replaced with the new Raspberry Pi 3B+ version
Rear Anet A8 LCD mount for Raspberry Pi 3 with camera
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| boitier_pi | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Samfire54 | |||
| couvercle_pi | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 2.59m | 10.70g | £0.21 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Samfire54 |
| Pi_Cam_Only | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 15.24m | 45.44g | £0.90 | ✔️ | This is a mod by sh0tybumbati |
| Bowden_Only | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by sh0tybumbati | |||
| Pi_Cam_Bowden | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by sh0tybumbati | |||
| Pi_Cam_Bowden_B | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by sh0tybumbati | |||
| Bowden_Only_B | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by sh0tybumbati |
Note
The parts needed for the camera are the same as the Raspberry Pi 1 Version.
Anet A8 LED strip mount under X axis
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| led_strip_holder_1 | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 3.07m | 10.70g | £0.21 | ✔️ | This is a mod by chzdanish |
| led_strip_holder_2 | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 3.44m | 12.00g | £0.24 | ✔️ | This is a mod by chzdanish |
| left_bracket | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | ❌ | This is a mod by chzdanish | |||
| left_bracket_2 | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 0.41m | 1.44g | £0.03 | ✔️ | This is a mod by chzdanish |
| right_bracket | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 1.59m | 5.56g | £0.11 | ✔️ | This is a mod by chzdanish | |
| right_bracket_2 | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 0.41m | 1.43g | £0.03 | ✔️ | This is a mod by chzdanish |
Note
I did not print the left_bracket as it has the arm that is not required, therefore I printed a mirrored version of the right_bracket to replace it.
Anet A8 Optical Endstop Mounts and Targets
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpticCover | 2 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 1.13m | 3.96g | £0.08 | ✔️ | This is a mod by dhench |
| OptiXA | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 2.00m | 6.99g | £0.14 | ✔️ | This is a mod by dhench |
| OptiXB | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 1.51m | 5.27g | £0.11 | ✔️ | This is a mod by dhench |
| OptiYA | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 1.25m | 4.36g | £0.09 | ✔️ | This is a mod by dhench |
| OptiYB | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 1.16m | 4.05g | £0.08 | ✔️ | This is a mod by dhench |
Note
I used some black paint on the end of OptiXA and OptiYA to stop light from bleeding through the white plastic.
Frame Bracing
Anet A8 Brackets to Reduce X-Axis Motion
Stiffens up the top of the frame. Leo_N's version did not fit my printer.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A8_Top_L_Bracket_Leo_remix_by_kftof | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 16.97m | 50.62g | £1.00 | ✔️ | This is a mod by kftof |
| Anet_A8_Top_R_Bracket_Leo_remix_by_kftof | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 17.13m | 51.08g | £1.01 | ✔️ | This is a mod by kftof |
Hulk Frame Brace for the Anet A8
Stiffens up the frame to reduce ripples in the print related to the X carriage moving from side to side.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulk_Left_Bottom_Support_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 5.54m | 16.54g | £0.33 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_Left_Top_Arm_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Leo_N | |||
| Hulk_Left_Top_Arm_wBracket_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 8.57m | 25.55g | £0.51 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_Right_Bottom_Support_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 5.84m | 17.41g | £0.34 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_Right_Top_Arm_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Leo_N | |||
| Hulk_Right_Top_Arm_wBracket_Leo_N | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 8.55m | 25.50g | £0.50 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_1mm_Plate | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.07m | 0.20g | £0.01 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_1.5mm_Plate | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.09m | 0.27g | £0.01 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
| Hulk_2mm_Plate | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.12m | 0.37g | £0.01 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Leo_N |
Note
I printed the versions wBracket as I am using Anet A8 Brackets to Reduce X-Axis Motion.
Anet A8 Z Motor support
Supports the weight of the X-axis and carriage through the bottom of the Z stepper motors.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A8_Z_stepperV5_DX | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 7.81m | 23.28g | £0.46 | ✔️ | This is a mod by ugge75 |
| Anet_A8_Z_stepperV5_SX | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 7.75m | 23.13g | £0.46 | ✔️ | This is a mod by ugge75 |
Frame brace for Anet A8
Stiffens up the front of the frame allowing the belt to be tightened without bending the acrylic frame.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnetA8FrontBrace | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 29.64m | 88.40g | £1.75 | ✔️ | This is a mod by 3DMagicm |
Note
The original was by Simhopp however it is no longer available, this is the closest to the design I printed.
Frame brace with Y axis motor mount for Anet A8
Rear frame brace with integrated mount for the Y Motor. Stiffens up the space between the bottom parts of the frame allowing the belt to be tightened without bending the acrylic frame.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brace | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 54.28m | 161.89 | £3.21 | ✔️ | This is a mod by ykimhi |
Anet A8 filament guide
I added this filament guide to stop the filament rubbing against the frame whilst printing.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filament_Guide_V1 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.76m | 2.26g | £0.04 | ✔️ | This is a mod by DRPrinting3D |
Motion Upgrades
Anet A8 Improved X-belt Tensioner
Belt tensioner to allow fine adjustment of the X-Axis belt.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x_belt_tensioner | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 5.40m | 16.10g | £0.32 | ✔️ | This is a mod by freemark |
Warning
This has been replaced with a version that can accept a GT2 pulley with teeth.
Anet A8 Y belt tensioner
Belt tensioner to allow fine adjustment of the Y-Axis belt.
Note
I printed the medium sized screw as I was not sure of the size I needed therefore I could print a larger or smaller one if needed.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| plate | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 1.34m | 4.00g | £0.08 | ✔️ | This is a mod by CH35C0 |
| screw | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by CH35C0 | |||
| screw2 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.96m | 2.87g | £0.06 | ✔️ | This is a mod by CH35C0 |
| screw_large | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by CH35C0 | |||
| y_belt_tensioner | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 4.61m | 13.75g | £0.27 | ✔️ | This is a mod by CH35C0 |
Warning
This has been replaced with a version that can accept a GT2 pulley with teeth.
Anet A8 toothed Idler conversion
3D printed inserts to add teeth to the stock smooth belt bearings.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| idlerpulley | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | 0.11m | 0.33g | £0.01 | ✔️ | This is a mod by j0ker31m |
Warning
These were replaced by M3 16 tooth GT2 pulleys when they eventually broke down and cracked mid print causing the print to fail.
Anet A8 X-belt tensioner for GT2 pulley
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x_belt_tensioner | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | ❌ | This is a mod by Kommander92 | |||
| x_belt_tensioner_20 | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 3.84m | 13.39g | £0.27 | ✔️ | This is a mod by Kommander92 |
Anet A8 Y belt tensioner for toothed idler
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y_belt_tensioner_for_toothed_idler | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | 4.60m | 16.06g | £0.32 | ✔️ | This is a mod by musta |
| Y_belt_tensioner_for_toothed_idler_11mm | 1 | Tinmorry PETG (White) | ❌ | This is a mod by musta |
Anet A8 lightweight and unobtrusive X-axis cable chain
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage_mount_v7 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by juh | |||
| Chain_fence_standalone_v4 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by juh | |||
| X-motor_mount_v4 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by juh | |||
| X-motor_mount_v5 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by juh | |||
| X-motor_mount_with_tunnel_v4 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by juh | |||
| X-motor_mount_with_tunnel_v5 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by juh |
Warning
This was replaced by a different version after I upgraded to a touch screen TFT screen to increase the available Z-Axis travel.
Anet A8 Y-Axis Cable Chain v2
A cable chain for the heated bed wires.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A8_Chain_x4 | 4 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by papinist | |||
| Anet_A8_Chain_Y_Frame_Mount_v2 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by papinist | |||
| Anet_A8_Chain_Y_Hotbed_Mount_v2 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by papinist |
Improved linear chain to Extruder on Anet A8
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| changepiece_v201611221538_4x | 5 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Starwhooper | |||
| extruder_end_v20161213_1041 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Starwhooper | |||
| long_changepiece_v20161127_2107 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Starwhooper | |||
| mid_changepiece_v20161129_1023 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Starwhooper | |||
| mid_changepiece_v20170206_2151 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Starwhooper | |||
| z-motor_end_v20161213_1012 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ❌ | This is a mod by Starwhooper |
Note
I replaced the cable chain motor mount with this version.
Cable Chain X Motor Mount
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable_Chain_X_Motor_Mount | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by AUREL_14 |
Extruder Upgrades
Anet A8 Extruder Fan Spacer
Spacer for the extruder heat sink so that the fan does not splay out when the screws are tightened.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part_Studio_1-_spacer | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by AZDawg |
Warning
This was replaced by the 3D Touch Mount.
Anet A8 BL Touch Mount
A mount to hold my 3D Touch auto bed level sensor.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLTouchSmart_Holder | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Cnsltyrdr |
FLex Filament and easy filament change adapter for ANET A8
An insert for the extruder housing to stop flexible filament from wrapping itself around the extruder gears.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flex55 | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by ashrafau |
Improved Anet A8 Filament Guide
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved_Anet_A8_Filament_Guide | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Thorinair |
Warning
This was removed as it got in the way of the filament release when swapping filament.
Bed Upgrades
Anet A8 2 Piece Y Axis Belt Clamp
A belt clamp to make attaching and adjusting the Y-Axis belt to the carriage easier.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnetA8_2PieceBeltHolder | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Gear_Down_For_What | |||
| AnetA8_2PieceBeltHolderB | 1 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Gear_Down_For_What |
Anet A8 Bed Level Thumbwheel
Thumb screws to encase the bed levelling wing nuts to make them easier to adjust. These was removed as my screws are not long enough when I installed rigid silicone bed mounts.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A8_Bed_Level_Thumbwheel | 4 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by reba256 |
Anet A8 - Spring Bushing
Bushings to encase the bed levelling springs, to stop them buckling under tension.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A8_Spring_Bushing_20170708 | 4 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by Puddlefist |
Note
These were removed when I installed rigid silicone bed mounts in place of the springs.
Another Glass Heated Bed Holder for Anet A6&A8
My glass bed was just a bit smaller than the heated bed so I printed these to replace the small bulldog clips to hold on the glass bed.
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anet_A6_Glass_Bed_Corner_Holder_mod | 4 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by aeozyalcin |
Warning
These got a bit melty whilst printing with the hotter bed temperatures ABS requires. This made the screws a little loose, I held them in a while with a bit of nail polish but the repeated heat expansion always made them become loose over time.
I have remixed them to make them slightly thicker around the screw holes and modelled threads into the part, allowing the threads to hold on a little tighter.
Spool Holder
| Item | Quantity | Material | Size | Weight | Cost | Printed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| clip | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by rowokii | |||
| spool_holder | 2 | PrimaValue PLA (Dark Grey) | ✔️ | This is a mod by rowokii |