Power Switch Case for Anet A8

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This is a basic power switch case for the Anet A8 3D printer. It can be screwed into a corner of the frame of the printer. Some notes: * You will have to drill holes through the frame of the printer and through the printed case in order to insert mounting screws. Drilling through the acrylic frame, which is very durable and slippery, can be difficult. The mounting screws I used were the same ones that came with the printer. * There are two holes in the bottom of the case for cable entry/exit. * There is a hole in the side for a toggle switch. Depending on the switch you choose, you might want to adjust the size of this hole. I had to drill mine out a little bit. Make sure your switch is rated for at least 120V. The amperage rating may also be relevant. * The hot wire (black or brown) should pass through the switch. You can connect the other wires, neutral and ground, with wire nuts or solder them together. Cover exposed solder joints with heatshrink. * Consider which way you want the switch to face when the machine is powered. Convention suggests that the machine turns on when the switch is pressed up, and off when it's pressed down.