Anet A6 LCD Screen Cover for Overnight Printing

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This slip-on LCD Screen Cover lets you print overnight without the blinding effects of the Anet A6 screen lighting up the entire room (this hasn't been tested on an A8, but it can likely be modified to fit). This was a problem for me because my 3-person apartment has limited space, and I house my printer in my bedroom. I've included two models: one is blank, and the other features my initials embossed on it as proof of concept. Feel free to download the .ipt or .step files and upload a remix as you like. Just remember to give credit where it's due. I'd love to see the awesome designs that could come from this. When using 15% infill, a subtle glow appears through the cover, creating a nice lithophane effect. The amount of light that shows through can be adjusted by increasing infill or using a darker color filament, although my setup doesn't allow enough light to notice. To print with no supports and optimal light blocking, position the cover upside down on the print bed as shown in the photos. This orientates the grid infill parallel to the screen and perpendicular to the emitted light. Print Settings: Printer: Anet A6 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 15% Grid Post-Printing: Fitting Adjustment: The tolerances on the cover's depth allow for different positions of the screen, as others' screens may be in a different position than mine. If the cover fits loosely, you can add crafting felt or adhesive-backed foam pads to the back surface (see attached photo). If the cover is too tight, file or sand down the two sides to fit. Crafting Felt for fitment added with Scotch Tape