Anet A8 3D printer upgrades part 4 heated bed insulation, PLA Igus bearings, flex filament printing

[@NexiTech]

Hi Guys thank you all for support! Check my other videos and reviews on my channel: Here is some Tips for perfect prints: Build it perfectly. Make sure all screws are tight and belts are not loose. Check distance on side(Z axis rods holder) Use lithium grace to lubricate bearings to make them run smooth or make IGUS PLA bearings and use thin oil. Level your bed on minimal 5 places(4 corners and center ) using A4 paper. Nozzle should NOT touching heat-bed surface. Move X carrige and look for distance over whole hotbed area to make sure that nozzle is again NOT touching heat-bed. For better print sticking use Brim option in CURA or hear spray or order BuildTack. Try to find best settings in CURA. Use slow first layer 10-20mm/s Average settings are PLA 200C on nozzle Hot-Bed 55C. On ABS 230-240C on Nozzle , Heatbed 75-85c (Use brim option) Layer resolution is 0.2mm medium quality or 0.1mm to High quality Print speed are 34-55mm/s Travel speed are 45-85mm/s

[@wagnerjack28]

You said "I think I'm done with my upgrades if I don't find something interesting". My suggestion would be for you to figure out a way to multi filament print using dual extrusion on your anet a8 and I'm sure you will attract a ton of attention. Myself and a few others in my town built anet a8's and we have heard of people who have upgraded cheap Chinese 3D printers to print with multiple filament at the same time. it would be awesome if you did this!

[@jorgereyesplata]

Hi there, thanks for the video I really like the upgrades you made for it. I am waiting for a tutorial on the E3d V6 upgrade.

[@thomaspauld]

There is still one more upgrade you need to do. Add a Raspberry Pi wireless connection with Camera then you can check on the printer even if you are not at home. I have done this and its great. Paul, Happy in sunny Thailand. I like the modes you have done and rejected so far, thanks.

[@greghartstein2523]

Next - Thank soooo much for these videos. I have just received my A8 today and I'm about to start making improvements. I have ordered the parts of the V6 extruder as It seems the quicker I can get it working the better. Could you help? What are the minimum parts needed for V6 Bowden change? Could you please post some photos of your extruder mount? I am really excited to get to all working. Thanks in advance.

[@qwertzbalken6076]

I'm always happy to help :)

[@thattcatto4151]

Love the videos man :)

[@NexiTech]

Am glad you like it man :)

[@alexl66]

it is not cheap, but investing in a Raspberry PI and run OctoPi was one of the best improvements I made, No sd card, with a plug-in for Cura 2.4 sent file to Octoprint, keep track of my print using my phone etc....have a look at it

[@NexiTech]

Thanks for tips I might order it.

[@ianabcdefg4087]

Keep it up with the videos they're really good

[@willyfingerboardtv]

Hi! Wich file should i download from the first link to print my igus bearings for the A8? Keep doing it! U're doing an aweasome work!

[@marv943]

can u make a Thingiverse Collection of the upgrades ?

[@extremeshok7851]

+1 amazing printing with your mods

[@ir0nm8n]

just use repetier host to connect to the printer and load the gcode files from cura in repetier host, works like a charm!!!

[@DamianBadalamenti]

well these videos made me pull the trigger.. Have the printer on the way.. thanks for the great videos..

[@DarkR3ignlol]

Same for me. He upgraded the shit out of that machine and showed what it is capable of. Best advertisment Anet could think of.

[@FreeformRock]

same here, just ordering one.

[@juanfcomunozrodriguez4689]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!

[@NexiTech]

Thanks man! :)

[@dos1639]

Great upgrades. Thank's God that you are :)

[@tubejim101]

Nice. Can you talk about those bearings more? Also, how about a video on your ebikes? Nice job.

[@JiriRose]

Hey Nexi, where did you get the last cable chain connection piece right an your new E3D x-Slider? I couldn't find it in your video describtions. Thanks :)

[@eaglewitharifle]

Well done, very nice. 5:26

[@liorsound]

.. Hello , i bought Flex filament like in your link its work good only in 240C thamks its good staff

[@NexiTech]

Awesome! Thanks for comment! Cheers! :)

[@FuzzyWuzzy187]

How do you prevent your y axis cable from getting gunked up from the filament? do you just make sure that when it drops it on to remove it?

[@quinnyrethus]

Another great vid. Thanks for showing how well flex filament does work with bowden extruders. I am also modifying my A8 to Tech2c's E3D V6 solution after seeing yours working so well. I will try 5mm cork board for insulation under the bed. I was going to direct solder the bed heating connections but I see your stock white connector still seems to be holding up fine and not burning. Are you going to add an inductive sensor?

[@NexiTech]

Thanks for positive thoughts mate! Glad you like it. Yap! Tech2c is king! I respect his work a lot. He save me so much time by make 3D model of V6 setup! I have all parts for his type of Bowden setup but so far This setup work very nice like so. Yap 5mm cork board will do the work as well. Better something that nothing. Nope no need to solder connections. That PLA chain holder on heat-bed don't even get warm at all. Well, not in near future. I take sensor off. If you go back to my first video about upgrades you can see that I had sensor installed. That is not ''true'' auto level sensor and heat from bed can affect sensitivity of sensor. I just wasn't satisfied with results so I take it off. I still have it in workshop btw.

Grymma uppdateringar du gjort till din printer. Jag tog och beställde samma skrivare efter att ha sett dina videos. Vilken plats är det du kör mest och var tar du hem den ifrån?

[@user-tj1el9uo1m]

Please tell me where i can find your firmware and Cura settings

[@johnniehasaproblem]

Hey would you mind sharing the link for the E3D carriage you're using? I like that the part cooling fan is on top and the duct in the back. Thanks!

[@johnniehasaproblem]

Nevermind I saw it in one of your videos :)

[@Konge555]

Nice video, this is it!

[@djVania08]

Hi Nexi, thanks for the really nice videos! I definitely like the way you are taking this printer. I have heard a lot about this printer and its "fire hazard". Have you ever had some issue with any part? Do you let the printer print while you are out of home? Thanks for the info :)

[@creepgaminghd5935]

how did you do that with the extruder high up in the sky

[@karolis6228]

Hi. Can you tell what settings you are using in "printhead settings" and "Gantry height". Thank you.

[@NexiTech]

Hi Karolis! Everything is 0 in my CURA. "printhead settings 0 ; Gantry height 0

[@dannytsuji807]

thanks for great content

[@kylehayes2085]

How did you make the stepper motors so quiet

[@fjsermu]

A video with autolevel upgrade will be fine! 😀

[@av8or4951]

How do you keep your printer bed so clean?

[@goodman854]

What filament do you normally use? (non flexable) what brand pla? Like with your dino parts.

[@quinnyrethus]

I have my Tech2C Bowden mount set up now but from what I can see I have lost about 20 - 25mm in the y axis because the nozzle sits out further then the original and the bed can't move any further forward to compensate. Did you find this as well? Other then that I'm very happy with it and coupled with the inductive sensor I am getting awesome prints with excellent first layers everytime.

[@quinnyrethus]

I am thinking of changing to this mount when I install my IGUS style PLA bearings. www.thingiverse.com/thing:2143520/#comments

[@nenaddinic9326]

Most important mod is the power supply. My PSU recently killed the board..

[@ggsd946]

hello nexi, anyway i can get ahold of you? i plan on installing the e3dV6 soon and i was looking for some help/advise

[@suriyontm]

I've tried printing linear bearings downloaded directly from Igus. I even use Igus filament to print the linear bearing. I find that the printed bearing wears down fairly quickly. However, the one manufactured by Igus holds up very well. I am curious how yours will hold up.

[@NexiTech]

Am ruining my printer every day and so far no problem. I just use some thin cheap oil from time to time to make them run smooth and not dry. So far I don't have any bad tolerance. We will see.

[@RickHunterCL]

That Caterpillar style of your printer is awesome! Which filament did you use?

[@NexiTech]

Thanks Mate! I use cheapest filament i can find on Gear-best and Aliexpress I can find.

[@wasga2]

Can you post a link to the filament feeder mount you used. I want to upgrade to a bowden setup but don't know how to mount the feeder stepper.

[@NexiTech]

Here you go: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1624641 and www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039986 Check my other videos you can find all information you need to make all this upgrades.

[@wasga2]

Thanks. I did find the part on your other video.

[@Nerfer59]

you should do a auto leveling probe next

[@NexiTech]

I take it off long time ago. I still have sensor in workshop btw

[@skyrim4713]

I am using the same board,and my screen showing default for heat bed and extruder what should I do

[@davidswe98]

Have u thought about auto leveling it ? I just ordered a kit myself

[@JayCeeVids]

He added it and then removed because he didn't like it. I have one on my printer and it work really well, all my prints work and I never have to adjust bed level!

[@giovannimarchese8537]

can you make a video explaining all the mods you have done?

[@NexiTech]

Well maybe in future but that's going to be loooong video :D

[@giovannimarchese8537]

I'm ready ;)

[@Domikers]

I'm planning on ordering the A8 myself and would love a video like that aswell, to get the most out of the printer. Looking for videos explaining step by step what to do and how to do it. You've already contributed a lot but man if you make that video or divide it in a few parts, that would be awesome! thanks

[@RandomGamesForever]

Did you change your print settings after your E3D V6 upgrade?

[@RandomGamesForever]

Because since I did the Skynet upgrade I had more stringing between parts.

[@greghartstein2523]

How did you solve the issue of the carriage becoming tight at the far right and far left positions? I ended up filing a bit more out of bearings to accommodate but now carriage wobbles a bit. What did you do?

[@professorbaxter5171]

I believe he printed a new x-carriage and bought the e3d v6 to solve that issue.

[@greghartstein2523]

I did the same but the x-carriage listed on the v6 upgrade video still has the tension problem. I ended up printing a different ed3 v6 mount and using the factory bearings & enclosures. They seem to have enough play to allow for tension.

[@Voxytech]

What do you think about the Anet A6 ? And where can I find your extansion cable for SD card ? :)

[@NexiTech]

A6 is good too! Here you go mate: www.ebay.com/itm/262690251759?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@Voxytech]

thanks Nexi !

[@revocsoa5762]

Where do you buy the vertex sticker?

[@NexiTech]

Ebay-Amazon

[@SchwuppsLP]

So you can print ABS with the stock Bed and the clone e3d Extruder?

[@SchwuppsLP]

Are you using self-printed bearings for the x-axis too, or just for the y-axis?

[@NexiTech]

Yes you do and very well. Look my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrbeqChnMhpoKM

[@bigcreoman]

do a GREG WADES BOWDEN EXTRUDER

[@canoflage]

I have the Anet A8 with skynet and running Cura 15 the problem is i installed Practical 6 - 36V Auto Leveling Sensor and now it will not print the first few layers. Any assistance would be appriciated

[@NexiTech]

Take off sensor like I did long time ago and problem is gone :D

[@canoflage]

Did you have to reinstall original firmware? Thank you for responding.

[@NexiTech]

Only if you change to E3D V6 hot end.

[@felipens3]

Does the ED V6 comes with nozzle? or I have to buy it sepparetly?

[@NexiTech]

Felipe NS Yes It does comes with nozzle and Filament tube and fan as well with link I leave in video description. Cheers! :)

[@brandonstadthagen1147]

Comes with nozzle.. most likely 0.4mm.

[@gc9n]

Excuse me those bearings its just plastic ? we print and install nothing else?

[@NexiTech]

PLA. Yes :)

[@iLucaSimi]

What software are you used to do the gcode?

[@NexiTech]

Cura 15,7 for USB over PC or Cura 2.3.1 for Micro SD printing.

[@gabrielmihail4408]

Hey dude I really like your videos so much that I just bought the printer and I have a question. Which filament diameter to use? 1.75mm or 3mm? You could make a video showing the calibration you do and the settings you use to get that quality as in the T-Rex. Like and Suscribe from Spain ;) Thanks!

[@NexiTech]

Hi man! Greetings from Sweden! Here is full List of Anet A8 1.75mm: Black PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_424994.html?lkid=10666772 White PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_424993.html?lkid=10666773 Blue PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_424995.html?lkid=10666774 Golden PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_423469.html?lkid=10666776 Silver PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_424997.html?lkid=10666780 Orange PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_423466.html?lkid=10666782 Red PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_423467.html?lkid=10666784 Green PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_423470.html?lkid=10666786 Transp PLA www.gearbest.com/3d-printer-supplies/pp_424996.html?lkid=10666788 You can chose any color you like. It's great quality filament. Check my other videos on my channel you can find tons of useful information including settings and etc. Good luck with your Anet A8! Cheers!

[@gabrielmihail4408]

Hi dude! I started to build it but i have a little problem, i broke a part of the fuser, i attach here one link with pictures of my problem. Can you help me? It's possible solve this problem? Please help me! myalbum.com/album/6QJ9cc7p9rvq

[@Maltesaa]

And i have a question: Eftersom att man skickar efter skrivaren från china så undrar jag om det var någon tull, isåfall hur mycket?

[@NexiTech]

Om jag kommer ihåg rätt det var ungefär 340kr.

[@Maltesaa]

Okej tack

[@j4ck390]

Maybe u give Simplify3D a try it´s such a great Slicer and u can directly connect it to ur printer im not using the sd card anymore so great

[@grantriddoch]

build the hyper cube from tech 2c

[@wardog86]

How much money have you spent on upgrading this A8?

[@NexiTech]

Well everything is printable. For parts itself like E3D V6 and some nuts there and there Insolation material, Micro Sd cable,Mosfet for heatbed,belts... I would say less than 50-70usd...

[@charlie-uf4kc]

Var beställde du den??

[@charlie-uf4kc]

oj såg nu

[@Vinz3ntR]

try Octoprint.

[@adrianalvarez8861]

how much it cost you?

[@NexiTech]

Upgrades? Under 50-70 Usd

[@alexanderbecknell3677]

im looking into buying this printer is it a good printer to get into the hobbie?

[@NexiTech]

Definitely! Check my others videos :)

[@christvlsn]

its good if you dont mind spending the time upgrading. and perfecting bed leveling. bed leveling is only a pain the first few times. once you get it dialed in its minor adjustments occasionally

[@NexiTech]

True!

[@bricem5870]

can you make a tutorial for the Bowden, rather than just telling us what you did? Thanks!

[@Maltesaa]

First

[@Danokh]

Yo

[@artursperling2961]

Hej, can I use thies as well under the bed?www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Drucker-Kork-Blatt-2-Mm-Dick-Hitze-bett-Isolierung-Dichtungen-und-mehr-RepRap-/201733934659?var=&hash=item2ef8478e43:m:m_l2sWFAYSg-wvzwvW4hBoQ

[@DogsBAwesome]

Cork is fine at the temperature the bed runs at, you don't need anything fancy a large cork tile from the hardware store will do

[@NexiTech]

True