Anet A8 Electronics Case+OrangePI Zero+Relay

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As an Octoprint server, I'm running on a Orange PI Zero which boasts several advantages over a standard PI: It's compact (measuring about 4.5 x 4.5 cm), features built-in WiFi, and comes at an extremely affordable price point ($9+PP). To create a case that seamlessly integrated the A8's electronics, the Octoprint server, a relay board, and an external USB connector for a webcam, I set out to design something that kept everything tidy on the outside. Given the Orange PI Zero only has one USB port (with two additional ports available on a daughterboard that I couldn't utilize due to my custom board for connecting filament sensor and capacitive Z sensor), I had to incorporate a tiny USB hub as well. Print Settings Printer: Anet A8 Rafts: No Supports: No Notes: I printed this with a 0.4 nozzle and a layer height of 0.25, which resulted in a relatively fast print but perhaps not the most ideal choice. I ended up securing the mounting posts for the boards with hot glue as they turned out to be quite weak. Despite this, completing the print in 7 hours instead of 14 was well worth the extra effort.