Watt Meter Volt Meter Power Meter Mount Anet A8 z motor panel

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One of the three original ideas for creating these panels was to install a watt consumption meter or power meter, making it functional and visually appealing. The design is similar to my other panels but this one measures 100mm instead of 80mm to accommodate the panel's size. It features a pre-cut hole measuring 85.1mm x 45.1mm for the wattmeter. The included download contains both left and right versions, as the extra 20mm allowance is offset to allow clearance. The right side fitment uses less wiring but increases the printer's footplate by 20mm. In contrast, the left side fitment requires approximately 1.5-2 meters of cable, which fits within the original footplate and overhang of other components. For reference, you can find a suitable watt meter at this link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-80-260V-LCD-Digital-20A-Volt-Watt-Power-Meter-Ammeter-Voltmeter/172821453719?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 To install the watt meter, simply connect it inline with the mains power before it reaches the PSU. I achieved this by connecting the earth pin on the rocker switch plate directly to the PSU and running two mains wires (two-core) - one from the power switch plate to the wattmeter and the other back to the PSU. This creates a simple power-in, load-out wiring setup with the two output wires jumping to the PSU. You will need two 14-16mm M3 screws for this installation, as the original 12mm screws are not long enough.