Metal Anet A8

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METAL ANET A8 By Spencer Carr 4/27/2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *This is over 2 months of work and was very expensive. If you are going to build this frame any donations would be very well appreciated as this is a free file* *Also all of the Solidworks files are included if you would like to make a remix or changes* *If you have any questions or problems with, the model, wiring, or assembly, feel free to comment and I will help!* Benefits to the frame _________________________ -longer life -easier to service/fewer parts -more robust/repairability -better rigidity -faster speeds -higher accuracy -tensioning is all integrated into frame pieces Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -This is not an upgrade for beginners. -Requires knowledge of soldering -Requires knowledge of the Anet A8's wiring -Requires a decent budget (8020 is expensive and requires proper tools) -Needs a decent amount of hardware (nuts and bolts of varying sizes) -Requires printing around 27 parts all coming in around 100hours of printing (my settings) -MUST GROUD THE FRAME (this can kill you if you don't) -Some of the photos are of different configurations -My frame has a differing motherboard and MOSFET mount that the file is not available -A motherboard and MOSFET mount is included in the printable files for the frame -My power supply is located under my heat bed -You cannot print a part this big, but it is just a plastic sheet that has been cut and drilled to bolt into the frame. The power supply can then be bolted to that sheet facing down and has clearance to fit there. -There is an included STL to mount it on the side in case if this is not possible -Some of the Holes do need to be drilled out -Do not force parts through any holes you will break them (steal > plastic, I failed allot) -Some parts tolerances aren't that high (not my fault I blame Anet/8020), washers might need to be added to parts to space them from the frame or filed to create a tight fit. This model does not include -------------------------------------------- -Display mount -Power switch -This frame was made to be put in a case (but doesn't have to be) -Amount/length of hardware for frame -Instructions for the build (it's not very difficult) Parts needed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -The majority of the parts are reused from the old frame - steal rods/bearings - pullies/motors - couplers - threaded rods - cable shielding - entire extruder assembly - most wires (some do need to be lengthened) -Hardware (nuts, bolts, washers) - All the bolt holes are .3in diameter for mounting anything to the frame - All other mounting holes are the same as the Anet A8 original hole sizes - Anets included extra hardware and used hardware should be enough -8020 in 1.5in square stock in lengths below Available: https://8020.net/1515-black-fb.html -(2) 11.5" -(2) 13" -(2) 16.5" -(1) 18" -Printed parts in PETG (STL files) -2 BedRodSupport -8 BaseCorners -1 of every other STL file Print Settings ------------------------------------ Filament used (PETG recommended but not needed) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746F9C52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ( /\ highly recommend filament /\ ) Nozzle Temp: 225 Bed Temp: 50 Flow: 101 Speed: 35 Infill: 15% retraction: on ~8mm the number of walls: 4 Extra additions ------------------------------------------------ -A part was taken from thingiverse to fit a 40mm Noctua fan for cooling (not necessary) from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3245042 or my own deisgn: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3443275 Fan: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Cooling-Blades-Bearing-NF-A4x10/dp/B009NQLT0M ------------ Lights to the inside of the frame: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RT2WLQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ------------ New heater block: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0718WYN5R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ------------ Hardened nozzles https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RS12ZBH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ------------ New belts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0776KXY8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ------------ Mosfets (highly recommend): https://www.amazon.com/Mosfet-MACTISICAL-Printer-Expansion-Current/dp/B077GPZZS6/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=anet+a8+mosfet&qid=1588010052&s=industrial&sr=1-2 ------------ Anet A6 display with rotary dial (requires firmware flash/settings change in marlin) https://www.amazon.com/12864-LCD-Smart-Display-Screen/dp/B06XWSR5DK/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=anet+a6+display&qid=1588010670&s=industrial&sr=1-4 ------------

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