2017/2018 Anet A8 Rear Frame Brace

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September 11: Initial Release, No Fillets Version Added, Proper Fitment Pictures Included After reading comments that Leo_N's rear frame brace did not fit Anet A8 frames purchased recently, I decided to design my own instead of potentially wasting material. Measurements were taken directly from my machine. The part was designed in Autodesk Inventor, sliced in Simplify3D, and printed in PLA at 190c/60c on my Anet A8. This is currently a work in progress. When the Y belt is in tension during use, it pulls the acrylic frame inward toward the center of the printer. This brace rests against the side and bottom of the Y motor and applies stresses to the threaded rods instead of the frame itself. The part functions as intended but I have plans for weight reduction and aesthetic improvements.