Anet A8 Upgrades - Belt Tensioners

[@EnjoyYourCar]

a net a8 print A place full of information. Thank you all the time. ^^

[@ColinWatters]

I used the same type of X-axis tensioner as you. A key feature is that it moves the load onto the horizontal guide rods directly instead of via the white plastic carriage. This can prevent accidental loading/bending of the Z-axis guide rods. I also added two knobs on the screws so I can adjust the tension without a tool. Got the knob from a Y axis tensioner design that used the same size screw.

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks for the comment, like to add a link here to the knob?

[@kortt]

Thanks Daniel, The Anet A8 definitely needs belt tensioners. I ran into problems with an x axis tension similar to the one you show. The one I used did not fit inside my x idler part. Maybe I'll try again using the part you have linked.

[@markgreco1962]

I have done these improvements they work very good Thanks Daniel

[@BryanODonoghue]

Awesome video - thanks !

[@Evilslayer73]

another great video!

[@antronk]

Love this video Daniel! I'll definitely do this mod next :). I could do with lowering the volume of the music next time :) Thanks again for this amazing content!

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks for the hint. Will make sure to turn it down a bit. Was it too loud to follow the content?

[@kanesoren6430]

I know Im kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream newly released series online?

[@eduardocarvalho3753]

Do you recommend a 16 or 20 tooth GT2 Idler Pulley? Thanks!

[@snorkisak]

Again nice video, some thouthgs to make a video for RAMPS 1,4 instalation on anet a8? i would love one from someone who can explain in good qualitty.... :-)

[@snorkisak]

sorry for my english, it is not my native language... :D

[@Crosslink3D]

I am thinking about that currently. Just need to decide whether the ramps or the mks it will be...

[@Evilslayer73]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKVaGOcnc-Kg5Y

[@snorkisak]

Definitely ramps, i cant find reasonable video for that on yt.... Most of them are in sh*t quallity... 😂

[@devluz]

I wonder if you would see a difference in a print if you do it with looser / tighter belt. Btw. have you tried printing on a glas surface? I tried the glas cover of a picture frame and it works surprisingly well

[@Crosslink3D]

I am trying glass, wilk share my experience soon.

[@drpeppero3]

I have a CTC A8....is there a 3D file site that has upgrades for a CTC A8? Anet A8 don't fit properly....unless I'm doing something wrong.

[@BardoczAdam]

First of all. Is there a way to know what is the correct belt tension? Can you measure it somehow?

[@Crosslink3D]

It is really subjective. I would say as soon as it is stiff enough that it makes a low sound when you pluck it, you might be there

[@altancan4629]

And again, i watched very high quality video in your channel, ty very much for this. You have rare quality content channel on the background of shitty bloatware channels on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks a lot! Makes me very happy to hear that😀

[@ThomasFischer13]

Hallo Daniel, super Video wieder mal. So wie immer :) ich habe mir diesen Y Belt Tensioner gedruckt www.thingiverse.com/thing:2456797 bei dem erspart man sich die großen Frames zu drucken. :) Mach weiter so ich folge gerne ;)

[@Evilslayer73]

the y belt tensioner on Anet a8 are badly design! not user friendly at all