Full color print module for Anet A8

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These parts are designed to fix the ColorPod on an Anet A8 3D printer. The CororPod converts a reprap style filament 3D printer to a full color powder printer. The ColorPod is a device that extends a regular 3D printer with the capability of printing full color 3D models. The unit prints full color 3D objects by dispensing powder and colored liquid droplets. It creates a model in a heap of powder on the build plate. It can be used with most popular 3D printers. Most parts were printed in PLA with default Cura settings, including brim and touching buildplate-support. Layer height was set to 0.25mm. Part P2.stl needs to be extremely strong. For this part, it is recommended to double the shell thickness and bottom/top thickness. In a video, the ColorPod is used on a similar Geeetech printer. I have not been able to test it yet (September 2017). If you have an Anet and live in the west of the Netherlands, you can help me. More information can be found at http://www.spitstec.nl/colorpod and http://www.vouwbad.nl/colorpod/howto.html. A video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIZFKcW97js. All parts are combined in their build position in the "anet-colorpod.stp" file. Parts in this file can be used to adapt the design in a CAD program. The ColorPod requires two signals from the Anet main board. Two pictures show where you can find these signals on the original Anet main board. To make these connections, you need fine soldering skills.