I'm a university student who started his own corporation last summer, 3D printing is my primary focus as I have a huge passion for it. I've got four of your exact machine, all kits I bought from China. as well I've now got a prusa I3 mk 2 genuine from prusa research. the mk 2 was headache for two months, but prints awesome now. I've been watching your videos for a whole and they really do show that with enough effort these kits can be made into work horses, my main focus though is automating the machines. great videos, you're doing some really good work.
Thank you so much for support! Am glad you like my videos. Definitely this machine is more pro now. Nice! Yeah Prusa Mk2 is great machine but for me is way of the budget. Good luck with corporation! Cheers!
Amazing upgrades! I'm following almost all your tips. Now waiting for the mosfet to save my hot plate and new main board. Last one has died. It's not able to control the temperature of the bed. Thanks for sharing with us mate!
Wow I have an Anet A8 and I can say that cube looks amazing! From what you show it seems that you cant even see the layers! Looking forward to your guide!
Bobby Mansfield I will like to get that same extruder but the link he supplied is to a Chinese knock-off. I'm wondering if it's just better to get original. I'm just waiting on my printer. I just ordered it I'm so excited.
angelg796 if you have amazon prime i would order it there, or check amazon for them they are very nice with returns so if you dont like it its free to ship back
Nexi being as cheap as it is I can't help but wonder at its quality as an e3d clone. I've read reviews on a few of those from places like Aliexpress and banggood and it's usually terrible. how is the one you put on holding up? any problems with it so far?
MrKarriban Nope. Everything is great. Working like charm. It's peace of metal with replacement heater and temperature sensor there is nothing to go wrong. If heater stop working replacement is less than 1USD.
Fantastic video, I love the efford you put in this printer to make it even better! Can you make a video tutorial on how to do this extruder upgrade? I think many people are interested in that.
Hi, I have the Makibox and got it second hand ages ago, but am not happy with the x/y wobble is has, so purchased the Anet A8 yesterday from Gearbest and hope to have it soon. Looking forward to building it, and hopefully upgrading and modding it like you did. Thanks for the great videos. You have a really clean and neat setup that looks fantastic! Hopefully mine will look just as good :)
also remember that when printing abs on an heated bed the stock aluminum plate warps a lot. Although this might not be a problem with the new insulation glass with kapton tape is always good for this, because glass is always flat and never warps.
i like your videos. Very informative, and your 3d printer looks awesome. I just ordered myself an anet a8, I cant wait til it gets here. I'll be following your videos very closely! Thanks
Nexi I finally recieved my Anet A8. I am loving it, just wanted to say that, by the low price of the E3D kit you used, it has to be a chinese clone. I've been told by other ppl on an Anet A8 FB group that I should avoid the cheap clones as they are prone to more issues than an original. Have you had any issues with yours at all? If you think they work fine, then thats good enough for me.
If course its clone :D You think I will spend 60-80 USD to something that can be produce for 5 USD in CNC mashine? Nope :) Its working great and even if my heater incide hotend die at some point I can order new for less then 1 USD :D
Hey buddy I just did this upgrade and I'm lost on how to change my feed rate cause I'm under extruding alot with the ed3 v6 upgrade if you could help a trying soul out I have done good things with the stock carriage now it's like I took 3 steps back ! Thanks for the great content already !
Help me understand (I'm just getting into an A8 and all the info is overwhelming): - You were having quality problems because your carriage was binding at the ends of its travel, was this because of the spacing of the rails in the mounts vs the spacing of the bearings in the carriage was slightly different or was it intrinsic to the design of the head somehow? Did replacing the head fix the problem or was it just an opportunity to fix the carriage/spacing problem at the same time? - You printed an impressive demo with it, but it was with a .2mm nozzle vs a .4mm (half the diameter, 1/4 the flow). Is the accuracy increase because of the smaller nozzle or something intrinsic to the print head (I understand that the head is smaller and possibly controls temp better so the motors can move it faster accurately and it might work better with different filiments)?
Your setup is phenomenal! I've just got my printer a couple days ago and have been reviewing your videos. Unfortunately my bed plate threads came a bit stripped (2 of 4) and it's fairly difficult to get it precisely level. My question to you is, since you've modified the crap out of yours, ...if I were to drill out the holes to the plate chassis (part that holds and slides the hot plate) and feed the screws through allowing the butterfly clamps to provide the needed tension themselves...would this cause any unforseen issues? ...I hope this question makes sense, any suggestions would be appreciated. And THANKS for your videos, looking forward to trying to get a setup like you've got!
I'm going to build this printer when it arrives. I'm used to sla printing this is my first printer like this. your information is very helpful, some of your links are outdated can you update them so I can find all I need? thank you great job
You inspired me with this setup and convinced me to pull the trigger on an A8 plus instead of an ender3. I have the same hot-end upgrade coming in the mail, and went with the dual-direct drive bowden extruder. Did you use the stock extruder on this setup?
great video, could you tell me the dimensions of the motherboard case? doesn't seem to fit my bed when i load it up on cura from thingiverse, would REALLY appreciate it. you earned a subb ;)
Can you post a link to the fiber belts that you mention in the video? As an owner of an Anet A8, your videos are a inspiration to all Anet A8 owners and the quality that the printer can achieve.
Hey Nexi nice Upgrades!! Were there any issues with your X carriage plate? I printed mine out and used new bearings, but it didn't fit. It was very tight on the rods and couldn't move freely :(
hi there , nice work i am thinking , for the x carriage did you use 4 LM8UU bearing or you just used the Anet ones? if yes, what else you did buy that you do not mention in the video or links ? one last question have you used the same fan supplied with the Anet? Keep it up with you upgrade and videos ! Thumbs UP for me
Hey Nexi ! thanks for all these cool usefull vids they wil come in handy when mine arrive's (few days :p ) i have 1lil question , maybe i mist the vid where you mentioned it , idk but what filament do you use for ur upgraded parts ?(chain,brace's,...) is that PLA ? or ABS ? thanks you in advance
Hi Nexi,I just wanted to say that this video is very helpful thank you,I apoligise if Im troubling you I just wanted to ask about the Cura settings as well as how do I adjust my skynet firmware for the E3DV6 Bowden set up plus Im using the standard Anet auto level sensor and I was wandering if your G codes will work I apoligise for being a bit dumb as Im very new to 3D printing and only have had my Anet A 8 printer for A couple months.
Hi Nexi ! You are turning your 3D printer into an impressive one !! I'm just wondering, what is the brand of the filament you use ? And is there a way for you to post macro shots of your 3d prints ? And why going with bowden ? How does the benefits of a light X axis compare to the problem related with bowden (filament elasticity in bowden tube etc) ? Because I've been messing with my Anet A8 for 3 weeks now and I couldn't get the same quality as you, so I'm going to make the same upgrades, hoping I'll reach the same quality :)
Thanks mate! Brand of filament? No idea, am using chepest garbage of PLA than I can find on Aliexpress and gearbest :D Well: It's very easy to change filament, x-cariege is very light now and fast! For me quality is better now then before and much more speed. I never have problem with bowden setup but I had filament breaking multiple times with direct drive before. Changing filament was pain before. One thing is sure I will never go back with Anet A8 old extruder setup.
I have three questions: 1- Should I buy the "Long 1.75mm filament" head nozzle (BangGood) to get your same exact setup? I mean, placing the extruder engine at the top of the printer etc. 2- Is the carriage placed directly on the bars? Or how? Could you please explain in detail how all the extruder is mounted on the bars? The necesary pieces, etc. 3- I have bought a proximity sensor. Do you think it could fit in this new setup? I think you're getting the most accurate 3D printer on this entry segment and I would be pleased if I was abble to get something almost similar. Thanks a lot mate.
Hi mate! You have all links to parts in video description. X carriage is right now without sensor but on Thingiverse you can download this with sensor mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1811912. Its easy plug and play system. When you download parts and open in cura it's going to be clear where bearings are. Keep in mind you need 4 instead of 3 bearings for this X carriage and you need 8 small plastic zip ties they are holding Bearings with X carriage. Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and even better quality with filament extruding speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Nice upgrades! Did you print your X-Axis carriage in PLA? I have an A6 and would also like to get an E3D v6, but I am concerned about using PLA for it's carriaige.
Adam Piskorski Yes I did and it works great even today after so long time, but I do recommend to print it in PETG or ABS just to be safe if you printing with high temperature on heat-bed.
Did you use a mount from thingiverse for your E3d hit end? If so would you post a link. Your machine is looking very good. It seem that with a little thought and tinkering, these machine can be very nice. Thanks for posting!!!
Thanks for positive thoughts! Check video description you got all links there. Jap! If you put little brain and many hours of efforts in this machine it can preform very good! Soon coming video about fine filament motor-steps tuning in firmware and some more upgrades like: Manual bed level upgrade, filament way direction and multi color prints :)
Just bought the hotend upgrade, Sooo keen to see the how to vid and really keen to try out the new hotend, I will say i think that is a clone of the e3d v6 as i have seen them go for like 130$, But with that quality at only 20$ AUD im not gonna argue haha.
Liam Batge Hey mate, just wondering if you managed to try out your new hot end. Im from Aus also, and am debating on whether to get a clone or an original. But i guess, as you said, its only $20AU, so if it dont work great its not a huge loss.
Hey there, I am actually still waiting on my hotend to come, i got mine when Chinese new year was on so its only just left china and will still be a while till it gets here sorry. and plus i think my printer is out of whack .5 to .75 mm on one of the axis', which is gonna be a pain to re calibrate, i might be able to jerry rig the plate that mouns to the bearings given that its not way out, I will have to print a couple of test cubes at 20mm, 40mm and 60mm to try and work out how much to adjust the code by, kinda pissed that i have to adjust the code for it though, its so bloody hard to do, Although i may be able to adjust the model to compensate for it
Hello, great video! Could you please post the link to the X-axis part to which the extruder bracket is attached! How did you attach the bracket to the X-axis shafts? Thank you in advance. Many greetings, Christian
Thanks man! Here you go: www.thingiverse.com/thing:547325 and www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039986 You have all files in video description. Sorry for lae response I can keep up with comments. Good luck!
Really good channel! I can see your channel growing quite big. I have a couple of questions if you could help me please? Could you do a video on all your upgrades that you have done so far and maybe how much it cost and which parts are printed? I know you have done one already but it seems like you have more now. Also on your older videos I noticed your prints look incredibly smooth, how did you do that? Is it related to speed? Also do you only use ABS? Cheers dude keep making these videos!
I've been following your videos with interest as I've just ordered an A8 and want to perform tried and tested upgrades to make it the best it can be. I'm loving what you've done so far and am amazed at the quality you're getting from such a cheap printer. One thing that is not clear to me is the Bowden setup (top right). Have you simply reused the stock gear and printed a new housing? Thanks for the videos, they're most helpful. :)
Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Yes exactly! I just use stock gears with extruder motor and print out new housing. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and better quality with filament speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Nexi thanks for the confirmation. I ordered the new hot end for upgrade (once I've got the stock setup working well of course). Why wouldn't you for $9?!? :)
Not sure about the 9 $ hotends, i see alot of bad reviews on amazon, i too just ordered a a8 off gearbest..... where did you order yours and have you received it yet? I plan on doing a bowden set up but i'm going to by my hotend directly from e3d, e3d-online.com/E3D-v6 these are the guys who developed the product and everyone just rips it off and they don't do a good job i guess. 50 bucks for the real deal why not? Let me know how yours is going!!
I have one question, please: Are you still printing with PLA with this E3D Upgrade? I am asking, because some peeps in my A8 FB Group tell me with the E3D is no longer possible to print with PLA, they recommend PETG. Thanks for your effort and please keep up the good work, I really learned a lot from your videos...
I still printing without any problem. All my upgrades are made with PLA and now am printing models in ABS still on same E3DV6 with PLA holders and x carriage. So far I didn't notice any problem only little warp on fan duck because ABS is air/fan free but sense ABS requiring some high temperature I thing is better to print all V6 holders and X carriage in ABS because Is more heat resistant. PETG is also god option because its also heat resistant like ABS and easier to print like PLA. P.S. Thanks for positive feedback :) Am glad that I helped. Cheers!
chase debolt Coming soon I very busy working full time and studying. Last night I didn't even sleep to make this video viral. I will make video very soon.
just like you said, my x-carriage (I'm using the x-carriage you linked) is not fitting perfectly on the rods, and the carriage get stuck on the sides... How can I solve that ?
Hi nexi, where did you get the chain piece to connect the x cable chain to your e3d carriage? Already installed my e3d v6 clone and this is the only part missing ^^ very nice printer btw :)
Hi. nice video; been trying to replicate your setup, but now I'm facing a problem; the carriage taken from your example doesn't work on my anet a8; the distance between the metal rails doesnt match the carriage igus bearings center, as the rails seem to be a little bit further apart(and no sand paper will solve the problem); could there be slighty differences from the anet a8 builds? any ideas? measuring between the rails and on the ends they measure from inside around 38mm distance. thanks
Hello Sir I am a fan of you i gust bought the anet a8 I was very happy to see your videos on youtube and i sow your upgraded. I would be very happy to understand how I download the files for the machine you upgraded braket holder ,the frame for the wires ect...
Hi Nexi, your videos on A8 are impressive!!! 85% of my decision to buy an A8 is for them. I saw you're using Skynet 3D. My question is, for now I don't want to change the extruder or add autoleveling, but do you suggest me anyway to upgrade stock firmare to Skynet 3D? Tnx a lot again!
Hi Nexi, first of all - thanks for your videos! great help! I tried to copy your setup. Do i have to print the x-idler mount? I noticed my igus bearings are not running smooth using the x-carriage. thanks in advance!
Hi! I bought an Anet A8 printer It was printing normally, but the thermistor dropped and when I saw it was coming out smoke from the printer, so I unplugged the plug. The problem is that when I try to print something the filament is coming out thick (even gushed) even with the temperature of 200 degrees that I used to use before the smoke happened. Help me, pleaseeeeee
Just slide bars off on the right side and disassembly bearings enclosure and take off bearings and simply clip them inside new x carriage and use some zap strap to hold bearings.
Hello I printed x carriage for you advised, but why when I mount it, it works too hard? The print seems to come pretty good! can you suggest me? thank you
I followed your instructions, and got everything working. But when it homes x/y it is off to the right of left edge and way in front of the bed, causing it to print off the right side of the bed and off the front. I am using the travel limits in the firmware and the start/stop gcode. It seems as though the parameters for the G28 x/y offset are being ignored as the head lands in same spot regardless if I use G28 X-16 Y-26 E3000 or G28 with no parameters. I can't figure out how to fix this.
I just re-use standard bearings that come with x carriage. Disassembly it and take out bearings from holder. Now am using PLA IGUS stile and they are great! Check my other videos you can find useful info and tips there.
you should do another video showing how you replace the extruder and the code you had to modify in order to get this new extruder working, this video just leaves you wondering... thanks
HI Nexi - All of my parts have arrived and I am changing my hot end to the e3d V6. However, my X-axis chain does not attach to the new X-Carriage. Can you link to the part of your X-axis cable chain that connects to the new X-axis carriage?
I am using the same extruder mount as you, but when I hear the extruder it causes the mount to get soft and warp. What settings and material did you print your mount with?
Nexi Tech Will it still be able to print flexibles with a bowden setup? And could you create a BOM with all the final upgrades you did on the printer, so that we can get an idea of how much it will cost
Hello, Nice one mate. I just upgraded mine with bowden as well, but with my cura setting it is stringing a lot, I do not know how to make this work, could you pls share your printer settings with me? would be so nice!tks
I don't using so much heat on heatbed right now sens I have Vertex build tak but even if I using heatbed on 55C I did't notice any cable heating. My cables are thick and they don't get worm. I heat up bed to 100C and left it on 100c some time just to check PSU and Heated module(mosfet) and cables and they was fine. If I notice some heating I will install even thicker cables or possible change or upgrade PSU.
Please tell us about the bowden setup, do you need to buy the parts or maybe mounting link? And do we need to adjust setting in cura? Because fillament is far from the extruder, maybe need a little more movement?
Everything is printable you only need V6 that cost less than 10 bucks. Settings on Cura is same only Gcode is little different but its not must to do if you print small parts. I make video about ''how to'' about this upgrade soon.
Great videos! I've been following all our videos and practically copied what you have done. Just ordered the extruter. Question though, did you use the extruder motor from the original setup or will I need to order a different type of motor, cant really tell in the video
Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Yes exactly! I just use stock gears with extruder motor and print out new housing. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and better quality with filament speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Hi Nexi, I have been looking everywhere but could you tell me where you found the end cable chain mount on the extruder? It seems like it's attached between the x-carriage and the fan.
Hi Roy! . I just drill one section and connect to the cooling fan with screw. That white part is just small part of filament tube. Look closer you will see.
Hello, Can I know what is Your settings for this setup? I got some problems with my and I wonder whats its Your settings (retreaction etc. ) Thank You.
Hey I must be blind but I can’t find the e3d upgrade part 1 and 2 links? Mine arrived today and I am currently printing the required parts but I wanted to watch all the videos first
CorysCustomInstalls I don't have instaling tutorial on E3dV6. It's not hard to do it so I didn't recorded it. Sorry, I just show it here. In next few videos there is tutorial how to flash motherboard and fine tune it for E3DV6 as well other upgrades for A8
hi buddy i just recently upgraded my anet a8 to the volcano hot end and e3 bowden extruder kit and once all converted and setup im getting Def on both hot bed abd extruder on lcd any ideas on how to fix this please?
Ehi Nexi, E3D v6 arrived and after first partially succesfull print, it stops heating. Older extruder still works, so looks like board is not the problem. Have you ever faced that problem? Does it need more power?
ah thanks dude :) in some threads i read that these one didnt have enough power... but if you use it i hope it will works at mine too :) i still waiting for it but i read a lot about the positiv things with a bowden style hot end. so i think i will upgrade my a8 too :) i hope u write your changes in software soon :)
Hi! Thanks for the super useful videos :) On gearbest website, the E3D extruder has options; 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. I should pick 0.4mm right? THANK YOU!
Which X axis motor mounts did you print for this? I'm looking to replace mine but between your different upgrade videos I didn't see a link anywhere, I just noticed it changed from one video to another.
That is enigma now :) So far am very satisfied with results so no need for auto level proxy sensor. For me its much easier to tight or loose 4 screws instead to all the time check and cleaning pad for sensor. Sometimes man need to go with analog system :D BTW I still have sensor in box in workshop.
I have one ordered myself I agree that once the bed is properly leveled it will make little to no difference but i like to tinker so going to try it anyway have a lite6 ordered also as didnt have to money to spend on a v6 at the moment so ill upgrade later nice vids by the way and good luck with growing your channel 1000 subs so far not bad :)
I'm using the same setup and code like you; I'm getting some problems with latest cura and retraction causing the feed to choke. have u experienced something like this?
I'm a university student who started his own corporation last summer, 3D printing is my primary focus as I have a huge passion for it.
I've got four of your exact machine, all kits I bought from China. as well I've now got a prusa I3 mk 2 genuine from prusa research.
the mk 2 was headache for two months, but prints awesome now. I've been watching your videos for a whole and they really do show that with enough effort these kits can be made into work horses, my main focus though is automating the machines.
great videos, you're doing some really good work.
Thank you so much for support! Am glad you like my videos. Definitely this machine is more pro now. Nice! Yeah Prusa Mk2 is great machine but for me is way of the budget. Good luck with corporation! Cheers!
Amazing upgrades! I'm following almost all your tips. Now waiting for the mosfet to save my hot plate and new main board. Last one has died. It's not able to control the temperature of the bed. Thanks for sharing with us mate!
Wow I have an Anet A8 and I can say that cube looks amazing! From what you show it seems that you cant even see the layers! Looking forward to your guide!
Thanks mate! :))))
Can u do a full tutorial/review about the extruder and how to set it up
Bobby Mansfield waiting for that too but nothing yet.
Bobby Mansfield
I will like to get that same extruder but the link he supplied is to a Chinese knock-off. I'm wondering if it's just better to get original. I'm just waiting on my printer. I just ordered it I'm so excited.
angelg796 the knock off is great, so cheap
Bobby Mansfield
Thanks for the info. I will go ahead and order. My next project once I build my A8 will be a filament extruder.
angelg796 if you have amazon prime i would order it there, or check amazon for them they are very nice with returns so if you dont like it its free to ship back
You convinced me to buy the E3D from the link. Thanks. And i did not even receive my printer yet!
You are king! :D But let me tell you something. If I know this before I got my printer I would do the same :)
Nexi being as cheap as it is I can't help but wonder at its quality as an e3d clone. I've read reviews on a few of those from places like Aliexpress and banggood and it's usually terrible. how is the one you put on holding up? any problems with it so far?
MrKarriban Nope. Everything is great. Working like charm. It's peace of metal with replacement heater and temperature sensor there is nothing to go wrong. If heater stop working replacement is less than 1USD.
Fantastic video, I love the efford you put in this printer to make it even better!
Can you make a video tutorial on how to do this extruder upgrade? I think many people are interested in that.
Vincent Riebroek I was thinking about that as well but either he took the bearings out of its aluminium block or he bought ne ones.
Hi,
I have the Makibox and got it second hand ages ago, but am not happy with the x/y wobble is has, so purchased the Anet A8 yesterday from Gearbest and hope to have it soon. Looking forward to building it, and hopefully upgrading and modding it like you did. Thanks for the great videos. You have a really clean and neat setup that looks fantastic! Hopefully mine will look just as good :)
Thanks for comment and positive feedback! I bet it will look the same like mine :) Good luck with your Anet A8! :)
also remember that when printing abs on an heated bed the stock aluminum plate warps a lot. Although this might not be a problem with the new insulation glass with kapton tape is always good for this, because glass is always flat and never warps.
Use ''brim' option in CURA and problem solved! :)
i like your videos. Very informative, and your 3d printer looks awesome. I just ordered myself an anet a8, I cant wait til it gets here. I'll be following your videos very closely! Thanks
Thanks mate for positive comments! Am glad you like video! :) Good luck with your Anet A8! :)
Nexi I finally recieved my Anet A8. I am loving it, just wanted to say that, by the low price of the E3D kit you used, it has to be a chinese clone. I've been told by other ppl on an Anet A8 FB group that I should avoid the cheap clones as they are prone to more issues than an original. Have you had any issues with yours at all? If you think they work fine, then thats good enough for me.
If course its clone :D You think I will spend 60-80 USD to something that can be produce for 5 USD in CNC mashine? Nope :) Its working great and even if my heater incide hotend die at some point I can order new for less then 1 USD :D
Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks for the quick reply. Looking forward to see what you get up to next!
I use glass fibre under the bed to insulate it very cheap
Wow! Nice setup!
Thanks! :)
Hey buddy I just did this upgrade and I'm lost on how to change my feed rate cause I'm under extruding alot with the ed3 v6 upgrade if you could help a trying soul out I have done good things with the stock carriage now it's like I took 3 steps back ! Thanks for the great content already !
Help me understand (I'm just getting into an A8 and all the info is overwhelming):
- You were having quality problems because your carriage was binding at the ends of its travel, was this because of the spacing of the rails in the mounts vs the spacing of the bearings in the carriage was slightly different or was it intrinsic to the design of the head somehow? Did replacing the head fix the problem or was it just an opportunity to fix the carriage/spacing problem at the same time?
- You printed an impressive demo with it, but it was with a .2mm nozzle vs a .4mm (half the diameter, 1/4 the flow). Is the accuracy increase because of the smaller nozzle or something intrinsic to the print head (I understand that the head is smaller and possibly controls temp better so the motors can move it faster accurately and it might work better with different filiments)?
Your setup is phenomenal!
I've just got my printer a couple days ago and have been reviewing your videos.
Unfortunately my bed plate threads came a bit stripped (2 of 4) and it's fairly difficult to get it precisely level. My question to you is, since you've modified the crap out of yours, ...if I were to drill out the holes to the plate chassis (part that holds and slides the hot plate) and feed the screws through allowing the butterfly clamps to provide the needed tension themselves...would this cause any unforseen issues?
...I hope this question makes sense, any suggestions would be appreciated. And THANKS for your videos, looking forward to trying to get a setup like you've got!
I'm going to build this printer when it arrives. I'm used to sla printing this is my first printer like this. your information is very helpful, some of your links are outdated can you update them so I can find all I need?
thank you
great job
Awesome job with your printer. Could. You make a list of upgrades that you did on your anet a8?
Thanks! Look my other videos mate Its big list :)
You inspired me with this setup and convinced me to pull the trigger on an A8 plus instead of an ender3. I have the same hot-end upgrade coming in the mail, and went with the dual-direct drive bowden extruder. Did you use the stock extruder on this setup?
can you post your cura settings / expert settings with the bowden setup?
MyRedStallion There are same like before for now. No need to change nothing.
great video, could you tell me the dimensions of the motherboard case?
doesn't seem to fit my bed when i load it up on cura from thingiverse,
would REALLY appreciate it.
you earned a subb ;)
This is nice! www.thingiverse.com/thing:2038584
And take cover from this www.thingiverse.com/thing:1767285/#remixes
Can you post a link to the fiber belts that you mention in the video? As an owner of an Anet A8, your videos are a inspiration to all Anet A8 owners and the quality that the printer can achieve.
Nolito Teruel It's on his part 2 video about the upgrades.
Nolito Teruel Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/141938661911
Hey Nexi nice Upgrades!! Were there any issues with your X carriage plate? I printed mine out and used new bearings, but it didn't fit. It was very tight on the rods and couldn't move freely :(
I just used 3 layers of radiator insulation under the bed works great.
brian whittle Nice!
It's probably not suitable in the longterm if you need 100C plus as it has expended polyethene but for PLA it means it soon gets up to temp.
hi there , nice work
i am thinking , for the x carriage did you use 4 LM8UU bearing or you just used the Anet ones?
if yes, what else you did buy that you do not mention in the video or links ?
one last question have you used the same fan supplied with the Anet?
Keep it up with you upgrade and videos !
Thumbs UP for me
Thanks for positive support! Yes 4stock bearings are in x-carriage and fan as well. Check video description there is everything you need. :)
Hello, Nexi. Thanks for your amazing tutorials on the anet a8. Where did you get that connecting piece between the x chain and the x carriage?
Hey Nexi !
thanks for all these cool usefull vids
they wil come in handy when mine arrive's (few days :p )
i have 1lil question , maybe i mist the vid where you mentioned it , idk
but what filament do you use for ur upgraded parts ?(chain,brace's,...)
is that PLA ? or ABS ?
thanks you in advance
Hi Mate! It's all in PLA but I can recommend that you print V6 X carrige in ABS. Take care and good luck with your Anet A8! :)
Could you put the list of all the upgrades since you buy the printer?
Look my other two videos of upgrade in video description you can find all.
And then I say ok yes let's give it a shot
Hi Nexi,I just wanted to say that this video is very helpful thank you,I apoligise if Im troubling you I just wanted to ask about the Cura settings as well as how do I adjust my skynet firmware for the E3DV6 Bowden set up plus Im using the standard Anet auto level sensor and I was wandering if your G codes will work I apoligise for being a bit dumb as Im very new to 3D printing and only have had my Anet A 8 printer for A couple months.
Did you change the bearings from the original kit, the silver blocks that also move your bed.
Hi Nexi ! You are turning your 3D printer into an impressive one !! I'm just wondering, what is the brand of the filament you use ? And is there a way for you to post macro shots of your 3d prints ?
And why going with bowden ? How does the benefits of a light X axis compare to the problem related with bowden (filament elasticity in bowden tube etc) ?
Because I've been messing with my Anet A8 for 3 weeks now and I couldn't get the same quality as you, so I'm going to make the same upgrades, hoping I'll reach the same quality :)
Thanks mate! Brand of filament? No idea, am using chepest garbage of PLA than I can find on Aliexpress and gearbest :D Well: It's very easy to change filament, x-cariege is very light now and fast! For me quality is better now then before and much more speed. I never have problem with bowden setup but I had filament breaking multiple times with direct drive before. Changing filament was pain before. One thing is sure I will never go back with Anet A8 old extruder setup.
I have three questions:
1- Should I buy the "Long 1.75mm filament" head nozzle (BangGood) to get your same exact setup? I mean, placing the extruder engine at the top of the printer etc.
2- Is the carriage placed directly on the bars? Or how? Could you please explain in detail how all the extruder is mounted on the bars? The necesary pieces, etc.
3- I have bought a proximity sensor. Do you think it could fit in this new setup?
I think you're getting the most accurate 3D printer on this entry segment and I would be pleased if I was abble to get something almost similar.
Thanks a lot mate.
Hi mate! You have all links to parts in video description. X carriage is right now without sensor but on Thingiverse you can download this with sensor mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1811912.
Its easy plug and play system. When you download parts and open in cura it's going to be clear where bearings are. Keep in mind you need 4 instead of 3 bearings for this X carriage and you need 8 small plastic zip ties they are holding Bearings with X carriage. Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and even better quality with filament extruding speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Nexi thank you so much! your work is great. I'll be following all your updates and progress.
Nice upgrades!
Did you print your X-Axis carriage in PLA? I have an A6 and would also like to get an E3D v6, but I am concerned about using PLA for it's carriaige.
Adam Piskorski Yes I did and it works great even today after so long time, but I do recommend to print it in PETG or ABS just to be safe if you printing with high temperature on heat-bed.
did u had to modify for it to work.if so could you show video thank u
Did you use a mount from thingiverse for your E3d hit end? If so would you post a link. Your machine is looking very good. It seem that with a little thought and tinkering, these machine can be very nice. Thanks for posting!!!
Thanks for positive thoughts! Check video description you got all links there. Jap! If you put little brain and many hours of efforts in this machine it can preform very good! Soon coming video about fine filament motor-steps tuning in firmware and some more upgrades like: Manual bed level upgrade, filament way direction and multi color prints :)
Just bought the hotend upgrade, Sooo keen to see the how to vid and really keen to try out the new hotend, I will say i think that is a clone of the e3d v6 as i have seen them go for like 130$, But with that quality at only 20$ AUD im not gonna argue haha.
Liam Batge Hey mate, just wondering if you managed to try out your new hot end. Im from Aus also, and am debating on whether to get a clone or an original. But i guess, as you said, its only $20AU, so if it dont work great its not a huge loss.
Hey there, I am actually still waiting on my hotend to come, i got mine when Chinese new year was on so its only just left china and will still be a while till it gets here sorry. and plus i think my printer is out of whack .5 to .75 mm on one of the axis', which is gonna be a pain to re calibrate, i might be able to jerry rig the plate that mouns to the bearings given that its not way out, I will have to print a couple of test cubes at 20mm, 40mm and 60mm to try and work out how much to adjust the code by, kinda pissed that i have to adjust the code for it though, its so bloody hard to do, Although i may be able to adjust the model to compensate for it
Hello, great video! Could you please post the link to the X-axis part to which the extruder
bracket is attached! How did you attach the bracket to the X-axis shafts? Thank you in
advance. Many greetings, Christian
Thanks man! Here you go: www.thingiverse.com/thing:547325 and www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039986 You have all files in video description. Sorry for lae response I can keep up with comments. Good luck!
Really good channel! I can see your channel growing quite big.
I have a couple of questions if you could help me please?
Could you do a video on all your upgrades that you have done so far and maybe how much it cost and which parts are printed? I know you have done one already but it seems like you have more now.
Also on your older videos I noticed your prints look incredibly smooth, how did you do that? Is it related to speed? Also do you only use ABS?
Cheers dude keep making these videos!
I've been following your videos with interest as I've just ordered an A8 and want to perform tried and tested upgrades to make it the best it can be. I'm loving what you've done so far and am amazed at the quality you're getting from such a cheap printer.
One thing that is not clear to me is the Bowden setup (top right). Have you simply reused the stock gear and printed a new housing?
Thanks for the videos, they're most helpful. :)
Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Yes exactly! I just use stock gears with extruder motor and print out new housing. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and better quality with filament speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Nexi thanks for the confirmation. I ordered the new hot end for upgrade (once I've got the stock setup working well of course).
Why wouldn't you for $9?!? :)
Not sure about the 9 $ hotends, i see alot of bad reviews on amazon, i too just ordered a a8 off gearbest..... where did you order yours and have you received it yet? I plan on doing a bowden set up but i'm going to by my hotend directly from e3d, e3d-online.com/E3D-v6 these are the guys who developed the product and everyone just rips it off and they don't do a good job i guess. 50 bucks for the real deal why not? Let me know how yours is going!!
@@NexiTech Love these videos making my 3d printer way better. Just wondering if you could tell me where I can find the new housing for the motor thx
I have one question, please: Are you still printing with PLA with this E3D Upgrade? I am asking, because some peeps in my A8 FB Group tell me with the E3D is no longer possible to print with PLA, they recommend PETG. Thanks for your effort and please keep up the good work, I really learned a lot from your videos...
I still printing without any problem. All my upgrades are made with PLA and now am printing models in ABS still on same E3DV6 with PLA holders and x carriage. So far I didn't notice any problem only little warp on fan duck because ABS is air/fan free but sense ABS requiring some high temperature I thing is better to print all V6 holders and X carriage in ABS because Is more heat resistant. PETG is also god option because its also heat resistant like ABS and easier to print like PLA.
P.S. Thanks for positive feedback :) Am glad that I helped. Cheers!
do you think you could do a tutorial on how to put it together?I'm just don't know how to change you code that you were talking about
chase debolt Coming soon I very busy working full time and studying. Last night I didn't even sleep to make this video viral. I will make video very soon.
just like you said, my x-carriage (I'm using the x-carriage you linked) is not fitting perfectly on the rods, and the carriage get stuck on the sides... How can I solve that ?
Hi nexi, where did you get the chain piece to connect the x cable chain to your e3d carriage? Already installed my e3d v6 clone and this is the only part missing ^^ very nice printer btw :)
how much would you say that is worth, I have the same printer minus the upgrades
Hi. nice video; been trying to replicate your setup, but now I'm facing a problem; the carriage taken from your example doesn't work on my anet a8; the distance between the metal rails doesnt match the carriage igus bearings center, as the rails seem to be a little bit further apart(and no sand paper will solve the problem); could there be slighty differences from the anet a8 builds? any ideas? measuring between the rails and on the ends they measure from inside around 38mm distance. thanks
Hello Sir
I am a fan of you
i gust bought the anet a8
I was very happy to see your videos on youtube
and i sow your upgraded.
I would be very happy to understand how I download the files for the machine you upgraded braket holder ,the frame for the wires ect...
Hi Nexi, your videos on A8 are impressive!!! 85% of my decision to buy an A8 is for them. I saw you're using Skynet 3D. My question is, for now I don't want to change the extruder or add autoleveling, but do you suggest me anyway to upgrade stock firmare to Skynet 3D? Tnx a lot again!
Thanks mate! Well you don't need to update skynet3D. Original firmware is good as well. :)
Overall, what are main mechanical upgrades that affect printing quality?
Hi Nexi,
first of all - thanks for your videos! great help! I tried to copy your setup. Do i have to print the x-idler mount? I noticed my igus bearings are not running smooth using the x-carriage. thanks in advance!
Hi Marc Storch! You welcome! Glad I helped. Check your rods maybe the are bend?! Like mine?
Great video, like always! Thanks!
Thanks mate! :) Glad you like it!
Hi! I bought an Anet A8 printer It was printing normally, but the thermistor dropped and when I saw it was coming out smoke from the printer, so I unplugged the plug. The problem is that when I try to print something the filament is coming out thick (even gushed) even with the temperature of 200 degrees that I used to use before the smoke happened. Help me, pleaseeeeee
Great video. How did you attach the X-carriage to the rails?
Just slide bars off on the right side and disassembly bearings enclosure and take off bearings and simply clip them inside new x carriage and use some zap strap to hold bearings.
I'm going to purchase the A8 with your link. Do you have video on installing the nozzle?
Great. Sorry no video but its easy you will figure out it. Look my videos closer.
Wow dude :D i did all your mods but this one i wanted to do for some weeks but the hotend is not actually arrived your vids are awesome
merk Thanks mate! Am glad that I helped you! Let's make ours Anet A8 awesome to get shoulder with shoulder with 10 times more expensive 3D printers :)
I see you did not use auto level sensor again? Why is that?
I did this upgrade but my hot end is way too high when it touches the z axis button (end stop) do I have to change where the Z button is located
Hey i am having the same problem with the x carriage stucking on the ends. How do you hold the carriage that you have shared to the x axis?
What filament did you use to print your mods? I've just finished building my Anet A8, can't wait to get printing!!
Shahed Chowdhury PLA for everything. And cheap one :D Good luck with your Anet :) Cheers!
Hello I printed x carriage for you advised, but why when I mount it, it works too hard? The print seems to come pretty good! can you suggest me? thank you
Did your original x axis chain fit to this new E3D bracket assembly without modification?
I followed your instructions, and got everything working. But when it homes x/y it is off to the right of left edge and way in front of the bed, causing it to print off the right side of the bed and off the front. I am using the travel limits in the firmware and the start/stop gcode. It seems as though the parameters for the G28 x/y offset are being ignored as the head lands in same spot regardless if I use G28 X-16 Y-26 E3000 or G28 with no parameters. I can't figure out how to fix this.
Was there a guide you followed to set up the extruder? Would love to see it! Great videos as always
Thanks : )You got guide in video description under this link. There is you tube video. www.thingiverse.com/thing:1632847
Great set up, which kind of bearings you use on the X-carriage?
I just re-use standard bearings that come with x carriage. Disassembly it and take out bearings from holder. Now am using PLA IGUS stile and they are great! Check my other videos you can find useful info and tips there.
I did the exact same setup but my hotend is too far from the build plate when I home it
How did you wire the fan that's wraps around the e3d v6? the cable on my fan is like 7inches... Did you just extend it?
go with octoprint, that will make your printer full
Lib Liberte Octoprint is fantastic
you should do another video showing how you replace the extruder and the code you had to modify in order to get this new extruder working, this video just leaves you wondering... thanks
Coming fast! :)
hi thanks for the videos i am making the upgrade now but i need the end of the cable chain. The end there is on the fan, do you have a file ?
HI Nexi - All of my parts have arrived and I am changing my hot end to the e3d V6. However, my X-axis chain does not attach to the new X-Carriage. Can you link to the part of your X-axis cable chain that connects to the new X-axis carriage?
I just drill one section and connect to the cooling fan with screw. That white part is just small part of filament tube. Look closer you will see.
Do u need to change the x carriage to change the extruder
thanks for the video i think im going to do the upgrade. make the am8 metal frame!
If some of you guys want to purchase this e3D V6 hot end here is link: Its cheep :) goo.gl/P5wxz8
Isnt that a clone?
Of course is clone :) You want to order original and pay over 8 times over for same product? Be my guest :D
I am using the same extruder mount as you, but when I hear the extruder it causes the mount to get soft and warp. What settings and material did you print your mount with?
Nexi Tech Will it still be able to print flexibles with a bowden setup? And could you create a BOM with all the final upgrades you did on the printer, so that we can get an idea of how much it will cost
Hello, Nice one mate. I just upgraded mine with bowden as well, but with my cura setting it is stringing a lot, I do not know how to make this work, could you pls share your printer settings with me? would be so nice!tks
Tiago Massignan Hi! Use more retraction speed. Let it match with print speed. Or use it even more. Thanks for commenting. Cheers
Have you changed your power supply?
any issues with the burning of the cable for the hotbed?
or did the Mosfet fix that?
I don't using so much heat on heatbed right now sens I have Vertex build tak but even if I using heatbed on 55C I did't notice any cable heating. My cables are thick and they don't get worm. I heat up bed to 100C and left it on 100c some time just to check PSU and Heated module(mosfet) and cables and they was fine. If I notice some heating I will install even thicker cables or possible change or upgrade PSU.
Please tell us about the bowden setup, do you need to buy the parts or maybe mounting link? And do we need to adjust setting in cura? Because fillament is far from the extruder, maybe need a little more movement?
Everything is printable you only need V6 that cost less than 10 bucks. Settings on Cura is same only Gcode is little different but its not must to do if you print small parts. I make video about ''how to'' about this upgrade soon.
Great videos! I've been following all our videos and practically copied what you have done. Just ordered the extruter. Question though, did you use the extruder motor from the original setup or will I need to order a different type of motor, cant really tell in the video
Thanks for your comment and thanks for all positive thoughts! I been put a lot hours in testing and working with this printer to make it work like that. Yes exactly! I just use stock gears with extruder motor and print out new housing. Right now am testing fine tuning of extruder steps in the firmware to make it even more precise and better quality with filament speed. You welcome! Am glad you like it. Cheers!
Hi Nexi, I have been looking everywhere but could you tell me where you found the end cable chain mount on the extruder? It seems like it's attached between the x-carriage and the fan.
Hi Roy! . I just drill one section and connect to the cooling fan with screw. That white part is just small part of filament tube. Look closer you will see.
can you go up to 300C? so it goes to print with Polycarbonate.
Hi Nexi, do you have a link for the X carriage cable chain please
I really don't have it my friend.
If you upgrade to E3D V6 bowden you need to buy a new extruder or you can use the one comes with the printer? thanks
You can use your one that comes with printer and you need to print this part www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039986
hi there
Where did you pick up alot of your accesories for your printer?Like the upgraded belts,hotbed,and so on?
JunkY BuildZ Check video Description mate! ;)
Oy mate! Thanks!
Hello,
Can I know what is Your settings for this setup? I got some problems with my and I wonder whats its Your settings (retreaction etc. )
Thank You.
Hey I must be blind but I can’t find the e3d upgrade part 1 and 2 links? Mine arrived today and I am currently printing the required parts but I wanted to watch all the videos first
CorysCustomInstalls I don't have instaling tutorial on E3dV6. It's not hard to do it so I didn't recorded it. Sorry, I just show it here. In next few videos there is tutorial how to flash motherboard and fine tune it for E3DV6 as well other upgrades for A8
Hey I'm wondering how your x carriage is sliding that good. Do you have special bearings or you have the original bearings from the A8 kit
Please check my other videos after this one. There is more upgrades after this one.
hi buddy i just recently upgraded my anet a8 to the volcano hot end and e3 bowden extruder kit and once all converted and setup im getting Def on both hot bed abd extruder on lcd any ideas on how to fix this please?
how about TPU? does it have any problems with that?
Where are the first 2 parts of the video?
love these videos!! keep them coming
Thanks mate! Glad you like it :)
Would you recommend a linear bearing upgrade for the Carriage bearings? Min are very hard to move and are very noisy.
Look here :) th-cam.com/video/CWmgoOdG0lY/w-d-xo.html
Ehi Nexi, E3D v6 arrived and after first partially succesfull print, it stops heating. Older extruder still works, so looks like board is not the problem. Have you ever faced that problem? Does it need more power?
No never. Maybe is faulty unit?
Where did you get the printing files for the upgrade
HELLO!!! I really love your videos. I'll buy the e 3D v6 for my anet too. so I have a question... Can you print Nylon with this nozzle?
did you use the the standart motor that comes with the A8? you only write that you bought the extruder... sorry for my bad english.
Yes! Motor is standard. No problem :)
ah thanks dude :) in some threads i read that these one didnt have enough power... but if you use it i hope it will works at mine too :) i still waiting for it but i read a lot about the positiv things with a bowden style hot end. so i think i will upgrade my a8 too :) i hope u write your changes in software soon :)
Did you use all stock parts for your extruder motor system? I see the mount that you printed but what about the gear / tensioner?
All stock.
Hi! Thanks for the super useful videos :) On gearbest website, the E3D extruder has options; 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. I should pick 0.4mm right? THANK YOU!
Thanks Mate! Yes order 0.4mm. Cheers! :)
Which X axis motor mounts did you print for this? I'm looking to replace mine but between your different upgrade videos I didn't see a link anywhere, I just noticed it changed from one video to another.
Here you go mate! www.thingiverse.com/thing:1919544
Thanks!
Are you planning to retry the auto bed leveling now that you have solved the binding issues on the x carriage?
That is enigma now :) So far am very satisfied with results so no need for auto level proxy sensor. For me its much easier to tight or loose 4 screws instead to all the time check and cleaning pad for sensor. Sometimes man need to go with analog system :D
BTW I still have sensor in box in workshop.
I have one ordered myself I agree that once the bed is properly leveled it will make little to no difference but i like to tinker so going to try it anyway have a lite6 ordered also as didnt have to money to spend on a v6 at the moment so ill upgrade later nice vids by the way and good luck with growing your channel 1000 subs so far not bad :)
are those travel limits in the description what counter for the new extruder offset?
Yes
How do you make the belt in a closed loop?
Will you integrate an inductive sensor for auto bed leveling? I like your videos a lot :)
Hi Nexi, good job, were is the file for the bracket that hold the filament holder on the top right? thanks
Roberto Gil MK8 motor mount for bowden on Anet A8 found on #Thingiverse www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039986
Roberto Gil Sorry mate! Here you go! :)
Thanks a lot
I'm using the same setup and code like you; I'm getting some problems with latest cura and retraction causing the feed to choke. have u experienced something like this?
linkspyder Try to use CURA 2.6 or 3.1 Version. Latest versions have some weird bugs.