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Anet A8 direct drive replacement/extension carriage (MK8 extruder compatible)

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  • Anet_A8_Replacement_Carriage_Fan_Duckt.stl
  • assembly.stl
  • base_plate.stl
  • chain_fan_interface.stl
  • fab_bracket.stl

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Publication date 2021-08-16 at 23:25
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2019-04-06 at 21:29
Design number 496876

caesar_1111

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This carriage is designed to:
- Replace the original carriage by providing a maximum of compatibility with original parts (you only have to replace the fan duct, all the other original parts can be used)
- Provide similar positioning of the nozzle, so you not even have to change the firmware when coming from the original A8
- Provide ab platform for any direct drive design you want to put on your Anet A8
And the reason I did it:
- Provide the possibility to use upgraded extruder designs like the MK8 (https://www.amazon.de/Geeetech-MK8-Extruder-f%C3%BCr-Prusa-I3-3D-Drucker/dp/B06X9KNXZC/ref=sr_1_10?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=extruder&qid=1554543845&s=gateway&sr=8-10) in da direct drive setup on the Anet A8 (on the original carriage you are not able to use a design with a lever you you had to cut the carriage which took away the bracket for the fan.

Tested Upgrades which are compatible with the carriage:
- improved linear chain to Extruder on Anet A8 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1905344)
- Anet A8 X Belt holder and tensionner (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2425783)
- Anet A8 bed level holder (12mm inductive sensor) (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1884118)

Additional parts needed:
Chain fan interface:
- 2 pcs. M4x10 screws
Fan bracket:
- 2 pcs. M3x20 screws
- 2 pcs. M3 nuts
Fan:
- 2 pcs. M4x25 screws
- 2 pcs. M4 nuts
- 2-4 pcs. M4 washers

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