A2020 - Anet A8 Conversation

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I upgraded my Anet A8 Printer with a custom design using 2020 aluminium profiles to achieve better printing quality and a larger heatbed. This upgrade significantly improved the overall performance of my printer. To accomplish this, I printed numerous parts that are now integrated into my upgraded printer. Here's a list of the specific components used in the modification: * Y-Axis: A custom design found on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2140441) * X-Axis: Another custom design from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1718315) * E3D holder for the X-Axis: A design created by Plastikjunkies (http://plastikjunkies.de/e3d-v6-elegance-transporteur-prusa-i3-anet-a8) * Motor mount for the E3D: A custom design from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1477900) * Anti-wobble mechanism: A design found on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1858435) For the Z-Axis, I replaced the original parts with custom designs, which can be mirrored to create left and right components. The detailed description of this process is available in German on Plastikjunkies (http://plastikjunkies.de/anet-a8-umbau-auf-2020-profilrahmen/). My printer is now almost fully upgraded, with only minor adjustments remaining. The improved printing quality is noticeable, and the printer still fits seamlessly into my Ikea Lack table system. Additionally, you can find remixed versions of some of these parts on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2251134 and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2257843