Y-Belt tension and parallelizer for Anet A6/A8

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As most of you know, the Anet lacks a viable method to adjust belt tension in the y-direction, and the belt does not run parallel between the stepper and pulley. Several solutions have been proposed for adjusting tension or using a spacer to ensure the belt runs parallel, but I sought to combine both approaches into one solution. To achieve this, I created a two-part solution that you can see in the pictures, which were printed without supports and functioned flawlessly for me. I employed the h-frame design as shown in the images, taking care to orient it correctly to maintain the right distance. Note that the Anet belt is distinct from my glass fiber-reinforced belt; accordingly, I added a version tailored specifically for the ANet Belt, which differs by 1.7 mm versus 1.3 mm (Anet vs. glassfibre belt). Additionally, I included a version of the h-frame replacement that reduces the height by 3 mm. However, this version will not be available for the Anet belt; before purchasing an h-frame replacement, it is recommended to upgrade to a better belt first. To assemble this solution, you will need: 2x M3 nut (spare from Anet) and 2x M3 screw (M3x30 spare from Anet). Have fun! Printer Settings: Printer: Anet A6 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.1 or 0.2 Infill: 30%