Bearing mount for Anet A8

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Here is a simplified version of building with igus ring. I couldn't find anything suitable to replace the longitudinal bearings on my printer, so I decided to create what I needed. I'm not questioning the impressive work done by more qualified people who have produced incredible innovations. I started by improving existing solutions for my problem. My Anet A8 was no exception - after several hours of use, its linear roller bearings became noisy and I transferred them before a print failed. After testing various supports (mini bearings, purchased or printed rings) I created a simple bearing that retains the ring's natural shape without damaging it. Gaining weight can increase printing speed. My extruder frame gained 33 grams, but my heating plate gained 116 grams compared to the original setup. This bearing consists of a base and cover both printed in PLA. The cover has two versions: one without nuts and one with recessed M3 nuts for easy installation. A third version is being produced for even easier mounting and dismounting. Some hardware and ingenuity will be required to secure it. Each mount requires: -1 igus 8x16x25 bearing -4 M3 nuts -2 M3x12 BTR screws -4 M3 screws