Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Part 3 video and biggest upgrade so far! Look below for more info!
This upgrade will give you more speed, better printing quality, less noise, easier way to change filament and longer life to your belts and bearing due to less weight on X carriage. Enjoy! For firmware updates and G code changes for this update check my other videos.
If you want to purchase this 3D printer here is link:
Grab one A8 for only 99.99USD with coupon: GBA811 (50pcs only)
Anet A8 EU plug: goo.gl/kCzYvN coupon EUA8JK
Anet A8 US plug: goo.gl/34WWUX coupon EUA8JK
E3D V6 Hotend upgrade goo.gl/xbjjL5
GearBest.com -- goo.gl/pqKf6h
Banggood.com -- goo.gl/9CpYMJ
Aliexpress.com -- goo.gl/C8ndaT
3D printers parts and supplies goo.gl/NXVL7M
Cheap filaments
PLA filament goo.gl/D9jY9v
ABS Filament goo.gl/DBL1ok
Flexible filament -- goo.gl/1DMTJf
Premium/special quality filaments
APRINTAPRO shop goo.gl/sgXkAW
PrintaFix adhesion SPRAY goo.gl/Fr9tmU
Heat bed mosfet module -- goo.gl/91i7bQ
3D printing surface:
Sticker: goo.gl/WTmmiM
Glass: goo.gl/3GqP6Z
BueTape: goo.gl/7vQMYp
Switch for PSU goo.gl/sKzzkg
Rubber Timing Belt goo.gl/3xtQPv
SCS8UU-8mm-Linear-Ball-Bearing goo.gl/88pgGV
Insulation material: goo.gl/5Qbtve
Micro SD To SD Card Extension Cable goo.gl/zgKzrz
BIG THANKS TO ''Tech2C'' who made this V6 X-carriage mount!!! YOU ARE KING! :)))
Check his channel here:
youtube.com/channel/UC_scf0U4iSELX22nC60WDSg
All links to upgrades, parts and G codes are down below!
E3Dv6 Anet A8
thingiverse.com/thing:1632847
Just X-carrige! Take just one part (X-carrige)
thingiverse.com/thing:119616/#files
MK8 motor mount for bowden on Anet A8
thingiverse.com/thing:2039986
E3D v6 Fan Duct
thingiverse.com/thing:547325
Anet A8 X-Idler Mounts If need it
thingiverse.com/thing:1919544
SpoolHolder ANET A8
thingiverse.com/thing:1624641
.......................CODES..............................
Start G codes
G21 ;metric values
G90 ;absolute positioning
M107 ;start with the fan off
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 X-16 Y-26 E3000
G28 Z0 ;move Z to min endstops
G1 Z15.0 F(travel_speed) ;move the platform down 15mm
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E10 ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F(travel_speed)
M117 Printing...
End code
M104 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
G91 ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F(travel_speed) ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way
M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
// Travel limits after homing
#define X_MAX_POS 220
#define X_MIN_POS -28
#define Y_MAX_POS 220
#define Y_MIN_POS -12
#define Z_MAX_POS 230
#define Z_MIN_POS 0
Please like and subscribe to my channel to help me making more videos.
Thank you so much for your support.
Best Regards
Nexi
Part 3 video and biggest upgrade so far! Look below for more info!
This upgrade will give you more speed, better printing quality, less noise, easier way to change filament and longer life to your belts and bearing due to less weight on X carriage. Enjoy! For firmware updates and G code changes for this update check my other videos.
If you want to purchase this 3D printer here is link:
Grab one A8 for only 99.99USD with coupon: GBA811 (50pcs only)
Anet A8 EU plug: goo.gl/kCzYvN coupon EUA8JK
Anet A8 US plug: goo.gl/34WWUX coupon EUA8JK
E3D V6 Hotend upgrade goo.gl/xbjjL5
GearBest.com -- goo.gl/pqKf6h
Banggood.com -- goo.gl/9CpYMJ
Aliexpress.com -- goo.gl/C8ndaT
3D printers parts and supplies goo.gl/NXVL7M
Cheap filaments
PLA filament goo.gl/D9jY9v
ABS Filament goo.gl/DBL1ok
Flexible filament -- goo.gl/1DMTJf
Premium/special quality filaments
APRINTAPRO shop goo.gl/sgXkAW
PrintaFix adhesion SPRAY goo.gl/Fr9tmU
Heat bed mosfet module -- goo.gl/91i7bQ
3D printing surface:
Sticker: goo.gl/WTmmiM
Glass: goo.gl/3GqP6Z
BueTape: goo.gl/7vQMYp
Switch for PSU goo.gl/sKzzkg
Rubber Timing Belt goo.gl/3xtQPv
SCS8UU-8mm-Linear-Ball-Bearing goo.gl/88pgGV
Insulation material: goo.gl/5Qbtve
Micro SD To SD Card Extension Cable goo.gl/zgKzrz
BIG THANKS TO ''Tech2C'' who made this V6 X-carriage mount!!! YOU ARE KING! :)))
Check his channel here:
youtube.com/channel/UC_scf0U4iSELX22nC60WDSg
All links to upgrades, parts and G codes are down below!
E3Dv6 Anet A8
thingiverse.com/thing:1632847
Just X-carrige! Take just one part (X-carrige)
thingiverse.com/thing:119616/#files
MK8 motor mount for bowden on Anet A8
thingiverse.com/thing:2039986
E3D v6 Fan Duct
thingiverse.com/thing:547325
Anet A8 X-Idler Mounts If need it
thingiverse.com/thing:1919544
SpoolHolder ANET A8
thingiverse.com/thing:1624641
.......................CODES..............................
Start G codes
G21 ;metric values
G90 ;absolute positioning
M107 ;start with the fan off
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 X-16 Y-26 E3000
G28 Z0 ;move Z to min endstops
G1 Z15.0 F(travel_speed) ;move the platform down 15mm
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E10 ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F(travel_speed)
M117 Printing...
End code
M104 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
G91 ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F(travel_speed) ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way
M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
// Travel limits after homing
#define X_MAX_POS 220
#define X_MIN_POS -28
#define Y_MAX_POS 220
#define Y_MIN_POS -12
#define Z_MAX_POS 230
#define Z_MIN_POS 0
Please like and subscribe to my channel to help me making more videos.
Thank you so much for your support.
Best Regards
Nexi
