Anet A8
General Info
Guides
Assembly Instructions
Assembly videos from Anet
- Pre-Test All Electronic Parts before Assembly A8
- Assembly Part 1
- Assembly Part 2
- Assembly (Updated 2016/12/29. This video applies to A8 with new Z axis nut supports.) Part 1
- Assembly (Updated 2016/12/29. This video applies to A8 with new Z axis nut supports.) Part 2
- Initial setup after assembly and Debugging Video Debugging Video
- Automatically Adjust Level of Hotbed with the Anet sensor (see also auto level chapter)
- Anet 3D printer Youtube Channel
Additional assembly instructions
These are the most asked questions when assembling
- How you should make the electrical connections
- Howto install the z-coupler the right way
- Mounting the bed carriage properly
- What are the white condoms for?
- German assembly videos
- Why arent the Z rods in the hole? go to 1:35min
Calibration
Calibration is normally not needed as this is carried out by the manufacturer and stored in the factory installed firmware. Information on printer calibration:
Bed Center Calibration
Sometimes the center of the bed is not the actual center. When printing large prints, the skirt, brim or the object itself is printed outside the heated bed. For bed center offset calibration please read:
General
- Video: Anet 3D Printer A8 Debugging Video
- Howto: Change a nozzle and prevent it from leaking
- Optimal layer heights
- Video: Anet A8, ABS print guide, and must have Essentials
- Stepper motor data
- Anet mainboard reference
Improvements
Safety
- Howto: Replace the Connectors on the Mainboard
- Howto: Connect your Heatbed to a MOSFET (transistor switch)
- Anet A8 Mosfet and power switch Upgrade. DIY GUIDE
- Howto: Replace the heat bed connector
Firmware
- Original Anet firmware
- Marlin 3D printer firmware.
Skynet 3D A marlin-based firmware modified for the Anet A8.Code is in Marlin.Script for setting up a build environment for Skynet 3D on Raspberry Pi / LinuxDead site- Repetier Firmware - On 14. June 2016 the Anet A8 was added to the Repetier-Firmware as Zonestar P802M Clone.
- Pull Request on github.com
- Repetier Firmware on github.com
- Installing Repetier firmware on Anet A8
Bed Leveling
- Howto: Thumbwheel Leveling
- Howto: Auto bed leveling
- Fitting locknuts under the heated bed on the mounting screws
- Howto: Manual level video
Belts
Printable Things
Frame Stabilization
- Anet A8 T corner by Electrico
- Anet A8 Front Frame Brace by Leo_N
- Frame brace for Anet 3D Prusa i3 printer by Simhopp
- (bottom) Anti Z Wobble for Anet A8 by saschai
- Anet A8 Hold Down Bracket by freemark
- Anet A8 - Anti Z Wobbel TNG (Set) by OderWat
- ANET A8 FRONT BRACE by webeswervin
- Anet A8 Ultimate Frame Stabilizer - HEX REMIX by AVall20
- "Hulk" Frame Brace for the Anet A8 by Leo_N
Belt holder & tensioner
- Anet A8 extruder carriage beltholder (4 holes) by Sjouke
- Anet A8 extruder carriage beltholder (6 holes) by Sjouke
- Anet A8 Improved Y-belt Tensioner by freemark
- Anet A8 Improved X-belt Tensioner by freemark
- belt attachment part for anet prusa i3 omni m505 by Simhopp
- Y belt tensioner Prusa i3 Zonestar P802 by groyer60
- Belt tensioning modification for Anet, hesine, senhai a8 m505 omni printer by Simhopp
- Remixed Y axis belt tightener for A8, A6 by Radem
- Anet A8 Y-belt tensionerby YoshiCat
- Y belt attachment for Anet A8-B printer by frol
- Anet A6/A8 upgrade: Y-Belt tensioner by Photograaf16
- Y-axis rework for Anet A8 by matsekberg
Fan related
- Anet A8 circular fan duct by Sjouke
- Cooling fan replacement blades by CreativeTools
- Solidoodle 40mm fan repair by kj6epl
- Prusa i3 circular fan with inductive sensor support by Mcknight
- Fan duct for ANET A8 by pinCODE
- Anet A8 alternative 40mm Extruder Fan Mount by SentinelRX5
- Prusa i3 circular fan with 18mm inductive sensor support by redder04
- Prusa | Anet | Circular Fanmount with 18mm Sensor Support by vidschofelix
- Anet A8 Original fan duct
- Semi-Circular Anet A8 Fan Duct by lokster
- "Mistral 2" Extruder Cooling Duct for the Anet A8 Printer by Leo_N
- "Spriya" - Open Source High Efficiency Anet A8 Fan Duct by lokster
- Anet Easy Magnetic Extruder Access Mod by Puddlefist
Filament Related
- Anet A8 MK8 extruder Filamentguide by J. Hedstrom
- Anet A8 Spool adaptor for Hesine 505 Prusa i3 by X3_Shim
- Anet A8 Quick Change Filament Filter by rcolyer
- Anet A8 FIlament Guide & Filter by dkjsnnr1
- Ultimate Spool Adapter | Fastswitch Filament by vidschofelix
- Anet A8 Filament Guide and more by Leo_N
- FLex Filament adapter for ANET A8 by ashrafau
- Extruder Button Anet A8 by dryas
Extruder Related
- Flexible material guide for Geeetech MK8 by ghugues
- Anet A8 Bowden Extruder Mount by mkantor
- Anet A8 Bowden update with M6 4mm push fitting by Lancerevo21
- Prusa i3/Hesine M505 (Anet A8 compatible) x Carriage for E3Dv6 (Bowden) by Jubaleth
Cases & Covers
- Anet A8 Electronics Case (Octopi, Relay + Mainboard) by c_wolsey
- Anet A8 Power Switch Socket for Anet, Hesine printers supply cover by Simhopp
- Anet A8 Omni m505, Anet V1.0 controller cover by Jhedstrom
- Anet A8 Omni m505, Power supply cover by Jhedstrom
- Anet A8 power Supply Cover with IEC320 C14 Socket Space by IsmaelPR1
- Anet A8 mosfet supportframe by Sjouke
- Anet A8 Power Supply Cover with switch and mains connector by Sjouke
- Anet A8 V1.0 Mainboard Cover with 40mm Fan by Leo_N
- Anet A8 Full Enclosure Brackets by dldesign
- Anet octo pi mount by VeryFastSnail
- Anet A8 MKS Mosfet mount by mkantor
- Anet A8 ATX PSU Holder by lokster
- Anet A8 - Power Supply Cover with Switch by Puddlefist
Z-Endstops
- Anet A8 replacement for Z endswitch-mountingblocks by Sjouke
- Prusa i3 ANET A8, Z Endstop Adjuster. by flyingferret
- Fine adjustment end stop Z axis by ArcherEG
others
- Anet A8 Prusa i3 omni m505 button guide by Simhopp
- x axis cable holder by digitalcarnage
- Hesine M505 - Anet A8 Upgrade Kit (Updated) by msvml
- Anet A8 Y-Axis Cable Chain - Right Side by lokster
- Anet A8 Y Axis Cable Chain v2 by papinist
- Anet A8 idler pulley by SecurityDog
Upgrades
Frame
- Steel Frame Build Instructions
- P3Steel - RepRap Wiki order from eBay Not direct swap measure are different
- Anet A8 parts; stock and upgrades created by tzahof
- AM8 Frame - Metal frame (aluminum) for Anet A8; created by pheneeny; Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license order from eBay or from ratrig.com
- Tatara - Anet A8 Steel Frame; free direct swap metal frame; Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license FB page
- Anet A8 Steel/Aluminum Frame (CHAVO A8)
Y Carriage Plate
Anet A8, A6 Aluminum Y Carriage Plate Upgrade - adds stability to the bed, makes it less bend when warm
Heat bed temperature increase
Alternative boards
Hardware
- WiFi Printing Mod - add WiFi capabilities to your Anet A8 3D printer using cheap ESP-01 (ESP8266) module
- Laser Engraver Mod - turn your Anet A8 3D printer into cheap laser engraver
Extruder
Enclosure
Ikea Lack Enclosure - cheap enclosure for Anet A8 using Ikea Lack tablesdead link (on archive.org)- Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE -Ikea Lack table - Another enclosure
ATX PSU
Replacement parts
| Part | Description | Where to buy? |
|---|---|---|
| Belts | GT2 6 mm Belt (recomended glass fiber reinforced) | ebay |
| Heater Block | Aluminium Heater Block | aliexpress |
| Mainboard Anet V 1.0 | Anet 3d printer mainboard | Banggood |
| PSU | 12 V, 20A, 240W Power Supply Unit | aliexpress |
| Throat | Throat with PTF Tube inside. M6 Thread, 30 mm | ebay |
| Nozzle | 0.4 mm MK8 Nozzle for 1.75 mm filament | ebay |
| Extruder | MK8 Extruder | aliexpress |
| Linear Bearings | LM8UU | ebay |
| Linear Bearings Upgrade | Igus RJ4JP-01-08 | ebay |
| Heatbed Upgrade | MK3 | ebay |
| Thermistor for Heatbed | NTC 3950 | Banggood |
| Blower fan | Anet 5015 | aliexpress |
Slicer Configuration
Communities
- Anet A8 3D Printer Help & Discussion, (RepRap, Prusa I3, & Other Clones) facebook.com
- OFFICIAL Anet 3D printer Support Group (Inc RepRap Prusa i3 clones) facebook.com
- German facebook Groupfacebook.com
- Polish facebook Groupfacebook.com
- Anet A8 Prusa i3 thingiverse.com
- Fedora Special Interest Group for 3D Printing (not ANET-centric, but has useful info for Linux users) 3DPrinting
- r/Anet3DPrinters on Reddit
What are the white covers for?
