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|Name=Anet a8 for space | |Name=Anet a8 for space | ||
|Skills=pokoning, 3D Printing, screaming, | |Skills=pokoning, 3D Printing, screaming, | ||
|Status= | |Status=Dead | ||
|Niche=Printing | |Niche=Printing | ||
|Purpose=Electronics, fun, world domination | |Purpose=Electronics, fun, world domination | ||
|Tool= | |Picture=Anet a8.jpg | ||
|Tool=Yes | |||
|Location=with the rest of the printers | |Location=with the rest of the printers | ||
|Cost=120 ish | |Cost=120 ish | ||
|Category= | |Category=Fabrication | ||
}} | }} | ||
== What == | |||
So another day another 3d printer | So another day another 3d printer | ||
this time its the anet a8 from el cheapo land gearbest | this time its the anet a8 from el cheapo land gearbest | ||
below you will find the profile settings for cura 2.6.2 | below you will find the profile settings for cura 2.6.2 | ||
*http://space.nurdspace.nl/~pokon/ | |||
== Needed upgrades == | |||
*New PSU (the one that came with is a fire hazard) | |||
*Mosfet (board of the printer cant handle the amps directly) | |||
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3D-Printer-Parts-General-Add-on-Heated-Bed-Power-Expansion-Module-High-Power-Module-expansion-board/32765683570.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.b522U7 | |||
*putting spades on the cables from the psu and heatbed | |||
*replace heatbed wire for thicker ones (the cables from a eurostekker are suffecient) | |||
*solder the wires directly on the headbed (connector is a fun fire hazard) | |||
== Printed upgrades == | |||
*x tensioner | |||
*https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1492411 | |||
*y tensioner | |||
*same as the x one 2 files in one :) | |||
*frame thing stabalizer | |||
*https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1672959 | |||
*fan duct (best not to print in pla because of meltyness) | |||
*https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2133328 | |||
The printer will be eventually be fully upgraded to a AM8 | |||
*https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2263216 | |||
== Todo list == | |||
*build manual so other people can print with | |||
*place the links for the 3d printed upgrades | |||
== How to avoid temp overshoot issue == | |||
First set temp via display menu. Then print from sd card. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:48, 28 January 2021
| Anet a8 for space | |
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| Participants | |
| Skills | pokoning, 3D Printing, screaming |
| Status | Dead |
| Niche | Printing |
| Purpose | Electronics, fun, world domination |
| Tool | Yes |
| Location | with the rest of the printers |
| Cost | 120 ish |
| Tool category | Fabrication |
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What
So another day another 3d printer
this time its the anet a8 from el cheapo land gearbest
below you will find the profile settings for cura 2.6.2
Needed upgrades
- New PSU (the one that came with is a fire hazard)
- Mosfet (board of the printer cant handle the amps directly)
- putting spades on the cables from the psu and heatbed
- replace heatbed wire for thicker ones (the cables from a eurostekker are suffecient)
- solder the wires directly on the headbed (connector is a fun fire hazard)
Printed upgrades
- x tensioner
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1492411
- y tensioner
- same as the x one 2 files in one :)
- frame thing stabalizer
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1672959
- fan duct (best not to print in pla because of meltyness)
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2133328
The printer will be eventually be fully upgraded to a AM8
Todo list
- build manual so other people can print with
- place the links for the 3d printed upgrades
How to avoid temp overshoot issue
First set temp via display menu. Then print from sd card.