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Anet A8 Electronics Case (mainboard, octopi, step-down converter, relay and fan.)

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  • Anet_A8_Case_Bottom_V8.stl
  • Anet_A8_Case_Top.stl
  • Anet_A8_Case_Top_Fan_M3x25mm_Mounting.stl
  • Anet_A8_Case_Top_Icluded_Fan_Screw_Mounting.stl
  • Fan_Cover_2__M3x25mm_Mounting.stl
  • Fan_Cover_3__Icluded_Fan_Screw_Mounting.stl
  • Fan_Cover__M3x25mm_Mounting.stl
  • Step-Down_Converter_Mount.stl

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Publication date 2022-02-25 at 05:22
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2017-01-11 at 04:23
Design number 648916

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3D model description

This is a remix/overhaul of a previous case for the Anet A8. i have cleaned up the cases mounting and other areas. changed the cable opening and moved a bit of the mounting locations. i have added a step-down converter mount and mounting location under the raspberry pis mounting location. the arrow on this mount goes with the arrow on the converter. I have also added fan mounting and covers. one set will work with the fans included mounting screws with 2 attaching the fan to the case and 2 attaching the cover to the fan. the other set needed a M3x25mm screws to go from the cover to the case cover with the fan wedged between.

EDIT: V8 i have added a hole on the bottom right of the case (when its standing up) for the left z axis motors wires.

Components recommended:
- To control the printer. Raspberry PI 3 Model B
- To allow the raspberry pi to power the printer on and off Channel DC 5V Relay Switch Module for Arduino Raspberry Pi ARM AVR
- This is for the Pi to control the printer. there isnt much room for a long cable, or you can cut the included cable down to size and splice together. 6 Inch Micro USB Cable
- To drop power from 12V PSU to 5v for Raspberry Pi SMAKN® 5pcs Mini MP1584EN Step-down Power DC-DC 3A Ultra Adjustable LM2596
- The full cover is sized for a slim 80mm fan. As i wanted as low of a profile as i could. Cooler Master Sleeve Bearing 80mm Slim Silent Fan
- x20 M3x6mm Self Tapping Screws. M3 Black Alloy Steel Allen Hex Socket Cap Head Self Tapping Screws
- x4 M3x16mm Self Tapping Screws. (can be longer)
- x4 M3x25mm Self Tapping Screws For Fan. (8 of these screws if you dont want to order 4x16mm and 4x25mm) (10) M3x25mm Hex Socket Tapping Button Head Black
- m3 tapping hex
- Cable Sleeving
- eBay for anything else

Other Anet A8 Items:
- Y Chain http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043493
- Power Supply Cover http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2029520
- Mosfet Case http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2054199

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