Anet A8 30A PSU cover and frame mount

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This is a custom cover for the 30-amp power supply unit (PSU) of the Anet A8, not the standard PSU. The cover consists of four components: a cover, inner supports, outer support, and pins. To install it: Disassemble the 30A PSU. Remove the top cover, two screws that hold the transistor heat sink, and the electronic board. Also remove the transparent plastic film. Place the two inner supports as shown in the picture (#2) and then reassemble the PSU. Attach two screws with nuts (I used Anet spare parts) to the frame support, as seen in the picture for reference (#4). Do this before attaching the support to the PSU. Use glue, specifically designed for plastics, to attach the inner support pins to the support. Use silicone to secure the support to the PSU. Note that I am not skilled at applying silicone and also note how to position the frame support with the frame screws. The two additional nuts in the picture will be used to tighten the PSU to the frame. Install the power button and socket in the cover (I used Anet spare screws and nuts for the socket). See picture #6 for reference. Connect the button and socket with wires (I soldered them). Next, connect the three wires from the socket and button to the PSU and assemble the PSU and cover. I do not have the correct screws to secure the PSU to the cover, so I designed the pins. See picture #9 for the complete assembly. I also created an additional version that allows the switch in picture #11 to fit; however, this version has not been tested.