Anet A8 Mainboard Cover / circuit board cover

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Although my Anet A8 doesn't need one, I built a custom cover for its mainboard. My curious cats seem fascinated by the flashing lights and machinery, but fixing 3D printers or felines is costly. To prevent air from being obstructed to the heat sinks, I designed an open hexagonal grid that allows free airflow. Since I didn't want to install a fan, this layout was essential. Attaching the cover involves removing the M3 nuts and screwing in the M3 screws into the legs' holes. The hole is just large enough for the thread to grab onto without being too difficult to screw in. For added security, you can place an M3 nut over the hole, then press it into the plastic with a hot soldering iron while keeping the nut level.