Quick Swap Mounting System for Anet A8 3D Printers

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<h2>Rapid Swap Mounting System for Anet A8/Prusia Printers</h2> This is something that was inspired by TazerReloaded's dremel tool mount. I was looking at it and several other tool mounts, wondering how nice it would be if they all used the same system. So I did some modifications to them and made the main things available that are most commonly used with this printer. It works with the standard Direct Direct Stock metal bracket if you cut 2 3mm square notches close to the bottom back edge. Included are the following: <ul> <li>1 - <strong>Main Mounting Bracket</strong> - This will replace your main tool mount. Extra options can be mounted on the back (holes exist for screws for the X-axis belt and any x-axis belt holder you can find around here)</li> <li>2 - <strong>Bowden Mount</strong> - A mounting bracket designed specifically for Bowden-style printers, featuring a robust design to ensure secure attachment.</li> <li>3 - <strong>Dremel Tool Mount</strong> - A versatile tool mount that accommodates the Dremel flex shaft, ensuring precise and stable operation during printing.</li> <li>4 - <strong>Sensor Mount</strong> - A compact mounting bracket designed for attaching sensors to your printer, providing easy access and secure attachment.</li> </ul> I updated the fan duct today to allow for adjusting for optimal height on the Z axis to support different types of E3D J-heads. This will allow you to move the duct up and down about 20mm in either direction. Here's a video from <strong>Mouss32</strong> showing the system using a Laser module: https://youtu.be/QSvGq9eQdpA Here's a video from <strong>Mouss32</strong> showing the using of a Dremel tool: https://youtu.be/cdS-XUrf4mw <strong>LATEST UPDATES:</strong> <strong>9-19-18</strong> <ul><li>Added a BL Touch Adjustable Side Mounting Bracket</li></ul> <strong>9-12-18</strong> <ul><li>Added a Sponge Holder to the system to clean your nozzle off before printing every time. Just add this code to your STARTING SCRIPT:</li> <li>G0 Y80 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-13;</li> <li>G0 Y30 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-10;</li> <li>G0 Y80 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y30 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y45.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y51 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y56.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y62 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y67.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y73 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y73 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y67.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y62 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y56.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y51 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-26 Y45.5 F7500;</li> <li>G0 X-19 Y30 F7500;</li> <li>G0 Z10; End brush nozzle</li> <li>G0 X110 Y110 F7500; return to center</li></ul> <strong>8-2-18</strong> <ul><li>I updated the fan duct today to allow for adjusting for optimal height on the Z axis to support different types of E3D J-heads. Appears some tend to be longer then others. This will allow you to move the duct up and down about 20mm in either direction.</li></ul> <strong>1-18-18</strong> <ul><li>I created a new Pen holding plate for Plotting... can also be used to hold an X-Acto knife!</li></ul> <strong>1-16-18:</strong> <ul><li>Added some holes to side of mounting bracket to make it easier to add accessories like sensors, fans, etc.</li> <li>Fixed the mounting holes for fan duct on bowden mount, they were too low.</li> <li>Added locking pin behind plate to make plate more rigid in the bracket so it doesn't move up and down while printing.</li> <li>Made Dremel Flex Shaft Mount Plate beefier</li> <li>Made mounting plate beefier so it doesn't flex at all.</li></ul>