ALL the mods to my ANET A8 and some new aluminum bling

STL's and links: fpfdesigns.com/
i3 smooth x-axis: www.thingiverse.com/thing:110...
fan nozzle: www.thingiverse.com/thing:230...
extruder filament guide: www.thingiverse.com/thing:236...
fine-adjust z-stop: www.myminifactory.com/object/...
dual mosfet mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:208...
mosfets: amzn.to/3HA4gl3
silicone-jacketed wire: amzn.to/49aOWqY
xt-60 connectors: amzn.to/49c1KNQ
deans connectors: amzn.to/3w075Jt
JST connectors: amzn.to/47QAR0H
super lube grease: amzn.to/48RmCKk
super lube oil: amzn.to/49aRoxC
Outro music is "Quantum" by "Vapora", used with explicit permission from the artist. • Quantum
Other music used is "Reasons" by "Vapora", used with explicit permission from the artist.
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[@philrader2016]

Thanks I may make some of these mods to my Anet A8 and keep it as a second printer.

[@75keg75]

Should have put the aly lathe work segment out as video on Sunday for your new show called “Subtractive Manufacturing Sunday”

[@WillThat]

You could probably easily modify the z top and bottom brackets to use the MK4 z/x axis. There's also a remix to use the MK3 toolhead with it. I'm putting together a printer with the MK4 Z/X and a modified MK3 toolhead using an orbiter 2.0 extruder.
Also, give Klipper a look. It's pretty awesome for "modernizing" older printers without having to replace mainboards or anything.

[@SimonFiliatrault]

My first was the Anet A8, like you modified and repaired like crazy. I don't have your patience and just give it away. I now use the Snapmaker Artisan, doing good prints at 40cm³, laser and CNC 4D. I would not go back!

[@FunctionalPrintFriday]

yeh I'm stubborn, lol

[@75keg75]

25:54 you could have grabbed Prusa’s design. Wasn’t that 3d printed originally (now injection moulded). My 2 mk3s have good tension roll characteristics.

[@arekx]

(Some) Voron spool holders embed ptfe tube into design (on top), so spool rolls on ptfe tube instead on pla/petg part of holder.

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

I'm looking for a 180watt mosfet for my ratrig atm, any recommendation?

[@test-kz2iq]

Great video

[@FunctionalPrintFriday]

thx