Z Stabilizer for Anet A8

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I engineered this component to diminish the z to y stability of an Anet A8. The stock configuration solely relies on all-thread and eight nuts to connect the bed to the acrylic frame. Then, the front plate only has a half hole to clamp with nuts and washer. This part adds more support points between the bed and frame by utilizing the all-thread and existing holes. I observed numerous attempts at stabilizing this particular issue while browsing Thingiverse but none met my requirements. I have undergone many iterations of this design and am satisfied with this final design for my machine. I utilized several STL files of the acrylic frame to test the fit virtually. <b>Print Instructions</b> Print with a brim! The part may have a tendency to rock back and forth, causing a rounded bottom that is not desired. <b>Parts</b> This uses all original parts and some extra M3 screws and nuts. <b>Warnings</b> DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE ALL-THREAD NUTS! This is merely a support intended to stabilize. Treat it the same as the normal nut and washer, tighten just enough to secure it. Over-tightening the all-thread nut can break the acrylic! Also, this is designed to be anchored down to a permanent surface or sit in one place and not be picked up. Moving the printer while this part is installed can cause serious damage to the acrylic or printer in general. You have been warned! <b>Installation</b> Remove the back plate and any wiring that may be in the way. Remove the nut and washer from the inside of the all-thread, so the part will fit flush against the front acrylic frame. Slide the part onto the all-thread from the back of the printer. Use the nut and washer from the original front location to tighten the part towards the front acrylic frame "to sandwich the part to the main Z frame". The power supply side will accommodate M3 screws that screw through into the power supply, I used M3x16 or 18. The motherboard side will need to have the nut removed and screw pushed out just enough to allow the part to slide down the all-thread, push the screw through the part's pocketed mount and install the nut. Reassemble the back plate with the nuts and washer to sandwich the back plate back like originally installed. Rerun wiring as desired.