From bd5d95b86fd77a55457b3d1b7a4bc3d4001927f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: EmaMaker Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2022 21:43:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] anet a8: update readme.me --- AnetA8/README.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/AnetA8/README.md b/AnetA8/README.md index be04707..ffab126 100644 --- a/AnetA8/README.md +++ b/AnetA8/README.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ All of the upgrades here were mounted using included screws and nuts, and I only Since I was there, I also upgraded the firmware from Anet's custom one to Marlin 2.x, which has a predefined configuration for the Anet A8. This repo includes by build of Marlin 2.0.9.3, which has the offset definitions for the extruder mount I currently use. See [Upgrading Firmware](#firmware) for more info on how I upgaded the firmware. -[Read how to build Marlin Firmware here](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin) +
@@ -22,22 +22,23 @@ With my current setup retracting the filament is not possible, because it clogs
-**bold** parts are what I currently use +**bold** parts are what I currently use, but some other parts/setups I tried in the past are also listed
## E3Dv6 hotends - * (currently used) - * (bought as a replacement for me, gave it to a friend for his anet a8 and it is working perfectly) + * https://www.amazon.it/distanziatore-Estrusore-Accessori-estrusore-stampante/dp/B07SJQRKGC/ref=pd_yo_rr_rp_8/262-9324296-5515714?pd_rd_w=xBi6v&pf_rd_p=ef4b4720-9514-470c-af05-06ea9c947edb&pf_rd_r=Y9PW1PF7FXZVBJY0TRNB&pd_rd_r=f3e4cf2a-9ea5-4dfe-95fe-25b2f51c65af&pd_rd_wg=24QNT&pd_rd_i=B07SJQRKGC&psc=1 (currently used) + * https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B07MH5KYW9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (bought as a replacement for me, gave it to a friend for his anet a8 and it is working perfectly) ## E3Dv6 extruder mounts (+ carriages) - * ANET A8 | Customizable E3D v6 Carriage / Bowden Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2099577 - * + * ANET A8 | Customizable E3D v6 Carriage / Bowden Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2099577 (x axis endstop problems) + * Anet A8 E3dv6 Bowden Print Carriage Redux: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2077676 (used for a lot of time) * **Anet A8 E3Dv6 & BlTouch Support / Carrgiage https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2843500/files** (currently used) ## Motor bowden mount: - * Bowden extruder mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2146021 - + * **Anet A8 Bowden extruder mount**: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2146021 (currently used) + * Anet A8 Customizable bowden extruder mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2204941 + ## Fan ducts * **Spyra** : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2133328/files (currently used) * Original, also available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1438439/files @@ -45,16 +46,27 @@ With my current setup retracting the filament is not possible, because it clogs ## 30mm-to-40mm fan adapter * https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2748800 (currently used) -## X-Axis tensioner +## X-Axis belt tensioner: + * **Anet A8 improved X-belt tensioner:** https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1683070 (currently used) -## Y-Axis tensioner +## Y-Axis belt tensioner + * **Anet A8 Y belt tensioner:** https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2149867 (currently used) ## Y-Axis braces + * **Anet A8 Y-Axis Idler & Motor Brace Upgrades**: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2074599 -## Hulk frame braces +## Frame braces + * **Hulk frame braces**: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2189694 (currently used) ## Glass pane for print bed + * https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B0777L4HWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -## Upgrading Firmware {#firmware} -Probably your Anet A8 won't have a bootloader, but you will need one to flash custom firmware. I used Arduino IDE and a USBAsp to do this -(WIP) \ No newline at end of file +## Upgrading Firmware to Marlin 2.x {#firmware} +Probably your Anet A8 won't have a bootloader, but you will need one to flash custom firmware. I used Arduino IDE and a USBAsp to do this: + + * [Install Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/software) 1.8.x + * Clone https://github.com/SkyNet3D/anet-board and copy the contents of the "hardware" folder inside the "hardware" folder of your arduino install (the location of this depends on your OS, search for it) + * Launch Arduino IDE, go to Tools/Board and select Anet 1.0 (optiboot) + * Go to Tools/Programmer and select your programmer (I used a USBAsp, use what you have, even an Arduino as ISP) + * Go to Tools/Burn bootloader. This will flash the bootloader to your board and wipe the flash memory. It can take a while. If it fails with some "signature verification error" most likely you have a faulty connection + * Now you can install Marlin 2.x. There's Marlin 2.0.9.3 sources in the Anet A8/Marlin folder, with Configurations for my current hotend, which has an offset compared to the original. [Read how to build Marlin Firmware here](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin) \ No newline at end of file