Anet A8 Upgrades - Belt Tensioners

Anet A8 Upgrades - Belt Tensioners
In this video, I explain the installation of another Anet A8 upgrade - the belt tensioners. Use this upgrade to make it easier to tighten your 3d printer belts. I also use new GT2 belts and idler pulleys instead of the ones delivered with the printer. Have fun watching this tutorial!
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PARTS USED
X-Belt Tensioner: www.thingiverse.com/thing:233...
Y-Belt Tensioner: www.thingiverse.com/thing:175...
Front Frame Brace: www.thingiverse.com/thing:185...
Rear Frame Brace: www.thingiverse.com/thing:185...
HARDWARE USED
6xM3 Nuts
1xM4 Nut
2xM3x28 or longer screw
1xM4x24 screw
3xM3x20 screw
1xM3x25 screw
GT2 Belt
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[@EnjoyYourCar]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@sn0rk1s]

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.... :-)

[@sn0rk1s]

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]

th-cam.com/video/wA270fhjWM4/w-d-xo.html

[@sn0rk1s]

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

[@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 TH-cam. Keep up the good work.

[@Crosslink3D]

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

[@Evilslayer73]

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

[@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 ;)