Anet A8 E3D Extruder Carriage and X Axis Leadscrew Conversion

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Just a sneak peek, no print files available yet but once finished and tested there will be, follow for updates... This is an X Axis Leadscrew and E3D V6 conversion for the popular Anet A8 3D Printer... The plan is to run a bearing supported leadscrew with the X axis motor end mounted on the Left. The main carriage is significantly smaller and should be lighter than the original, the plan is to print it in 3 parts, 2 of which will be sandwiched together to make the front and back profiles and then the cap to hold the extruder, the left and right carriages will be printed as single pieces with only 15mm added to the width of the left carriage including the stepper motor. Things to do: Left carriage holes need to be completed. Right carriage dimension check is required. Hardware needs to be ordered (Bearings, longer M3 screws, M3 nuts) already have an E3D, anti-backlash nuts, 8mm leadscrew, 8mm linear bearings). Design fan ducting must be added. Mounting options for a bed levelling sensor need to be included. Mount position for X Axis End Stop Switch needs to be defined. Please leave any comments/suggestions below... Watch these and other items being printed live on my new YouTube channel: Please Like & Subscribe... http://bit.ly/2FNOORr Check out my new Facebook Page: http://fb.me/3DPrintChannel