Anet A8 Plus - Bear X - Frame Brace

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My Anet A8 Plus kit was vibrating and shaking on the z-axis when printing, which made me desperate for a solution. While searching online, I stumbled upon @3Displacement's Prusa Bear X Upgrade, which caught my attention immediately. After conducting some test prints, things improved significantly, but I wanted to take it even further. So, I decided to create this remix to address my Z wobble issues once and for all. Problem, solved! The A8 Plus is now incredibly solid. This brace has plenty of clearance for the hot end, ensuring no collisions occur. If you want to keep your file count down, you can mirror each piece in your slicer. You can find the X and Y version of this mod here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4283647 To perform this modification, you'll need to purchase: * 2 - 7/16-14" x 36" Steel Threaded Rods - https://amzn.to/39d0SsW * 8 - 7/16-14" Nuts - https://amzn.to/381c9wB * 6 - M4x15mm Bolts - https://amzn.to/2Ut1ExS * 6 - M4 T-Slot Nuts - https://amzn.to/31uusHY To complete this modification, you'll need to print: * 1 - Upper_Left_Mount.stl * 1 - Upper_Right_Mount.stl * 1 - Lower_Left_Mount.stl * 1 - Lower_Right_Mount.stl * 8 - Spherical_Washers.stl (8 concave and 8 convex washers) Here's the installation procedure: 1. Install the lower mounts to the chassis using the OEM M5 screw and a M4x15 Bolt and M4 T-Slot Nut. 2. Thread in the rod into the hole of the Lower Left Mount. 3. Slide on the Spherical Washers above and below the mount. 4. Loosely secure with 7/16-14" Nuts above and below the mount. 5. Thread on a 7/16-14" Nut onto the rod from the top. 6. Followed by a set of Spherical Washers. 7. Thread on the Upper Left Mount 8. Mount the Upper Left Mount with 2 - M4x15 Bolts and T-Slot Nuts. 9. Thread on a set of Spherical Washers from the top. 10. Thread on a 7/16-14" Nut onto the rod from the top. 11. Lightly tighten the lowest Nut and the upper most Nut. 12. Lightly tighten the middle Nuts. Pictures are coming soon. Enjoy and post your makes! If you found my Things useful, consider treating me to a cup of coffee by using the PayPal button below: <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"> <input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="98PY7JLC48DJN"> <table> <tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Buy me a cup of coffee">Buy me a cup of coffee</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"> <option value="Buy me a cup of coffee">Buy me a cup of coffee $3.00 USD</option> <option value="Buy me a massive cup of coffee">Buy me a massive cup of coffee $5.00 USD</option> <option value="Give me a caffeine coma">Give me a caffeine coma $10.00 USD</option> </select> </td></tr> </table> <input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"></form>-------------------------------------------------------------