Make usb stick bootable linux. Connect the USB cable between the 3D printer and the computer. Open the Marlin-1.1.x folder then copy the two files in the sub-folder 'Marlin-1.1.x Marlin exampleconfigurations Anet A8'. You will need to modify the the Existing Anet A8 endstop plug to work with the SKR 1.3. Originally, the cables are on the 1st and 3rd pin and for the SKR 1.3 we need to change the pins to be on the 1st and middle pin.
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General Info
Guides
Assembly Instructions
Assembly videos from Anet
- Assembly Part 1
- Assembly (Updated 2016/12/29. This video applies to A8 with new Z axis nut supports.) Part 1
- Assembly (Updated 2016/12/29. This video applies to A8 with new Z axis nut supports.) Part 2
- Initial setup after assembly and Debugging Video Debugging Video
- Automatically Adjust Level of Hotbed with the Anet sensor (see also auto level chapter)
Additional assembly instructions
These are the most asked questions when assembling
Calibration
Calibration is normally not needed as this is carried out by the manufacturer and stored in the factory installed firmware. Information on printer calibration:
Bed Center Calibration
Sometimes the center of the bed is not the actual center. When printing large prints, the skirt, brim or the object itself is printed outside the heated bed. For bed center offset calibration please read:
General
Improvements
Safety
Firmware
- Marlin 3D printer firmware.
Skynet 3D A marlin-based firmware modified for the Anet A8.Code is in Marlin.Script for setting up a build environment for Skynet 3D on Raspberry Pi / LinuxDead site- Repetier Firmware - On 14. June 2016 the Anet A8 was added to the Repetier-Firmware as Zonestar P802M Clone.
Bed Leveling
Belts
Printable Things
Frame Stabilization
Belt holder & tensioner
Fan related
Filament Related
Extruder Related
Cases & Covers
Z-Endstops
others
Upgrades
Frame
- P3Steel - RepRap Wikiorder from eBay Not direct swap measure are different
- AM8 Frame - Metal frame (aluminum) for Anet A8; created by pheneeny; Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike licenseorder from eBay or from ratrig.com
- Tatara - Anet A8 Steel Frame; free direct swap metal frame; Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike licenseFB page
- Anet A8 Steel/Aluminum Frame (CHAVO A8); Paying designChavostyle.com
Y Carriage Plate
Anet A8, A6 Aluminum Y Carriage Plate Upgrade - adds stability to the bed, makes it less bend when warm
Heat bed temperature increase
Alternative boards
Hardware
- WiFi Printing Mod - add WiFi capabilities to your Anet A8 3D printer using cheap ESP-01 (ESP8266) module
- Laser Engraver Mod - turn your Anet A8 3D printer into cheap laser engraver
Extruder
Enclosure
Ikea Lack Enclosure - cheap enclosure for Anet A8 using Ikea Lack tablesdead link (on archive.org)- Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE -Ikea Lack table - Another enclosure
Anet A8 Usb Cable Adapters
ATX PSU
Anet A8 Usb Cable Modem
Replacement parts
Part | Description | Where to buy? |
---|---|---|
Belts | GT2 6 mm Belt (recomended glass fiber reinforced) | ebay |
Heater Block | Aluminium Heater Block | aliexpress |
Mainboard Anet V 1.0 | Anet 3d printer mainboard | Banggood |
PSU | 12 V, 20A, 240W Power Supply Unit | aliexpress |
Throat | Throat with PTF Tube inside. M6 Thread, 30 mm | ebay |
Nozzle | 0.4 mm MK8 Nozzle for 1.75 mm filament | ebay |
Extruder | MK8 Extruder | aliexpress |
Linear Bearings | LM8UU | ebay |
Linear Bearings Upgrade | Igus RJ4JP-01-08 | ebay |
Heatbed Upgrade | MK3 | ebay |
Thermistor for Heatbed | NTC 3950 | Banggood |
Blower fan | Anet 5015 | aliexpress |
Anet A8 Connect Cura Usb Cable
Slicer Configuration
Communities
- Anet A8 3D Printer Help & Discussion, (RepRap, Prusa I3, & Other Clones) facebook.com
- OFFICIAL Anet 3D printer Support Group (Inc RepRap Prusa i3 clones) facebook.com
- Polish facebook Group facebook.com
- Fedora Special Interest Group for 3D Printing (not ANET-centric, but has useful info for Linux users) https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SIGs/3DPrinting
As most of you have discovered, Anet has been known to ship their printers without a bootloader. When Uptanium contacted Anet Technology CO, their response was 'Bootloader is well burnt into board before shipping'. Now, as many of you have discovered, they have been missing a few for whatever reason. Either your bootloader is missing through no fault of your own, or yours may be corrupt. That's why your here right?
We are going to show you the easy way and the hard way to burn a bootloader. First, we will show you the hard way. This involves re-purposing an Arduino Uno to get the job done. Then, we will show you the easy way. If you don't have an Uno yet, before you buy one, consider our USBasp Programmer Kit (The easy way). It will burn a new bootloader and it also has the ability to take a snapshot of your existing firmware and restore from a snapshot. If you are considering our Anet A8 Auto Bed Levelling Kit, this is highly recommended so you don't discover you're one of the unlucky ones who bought an Anet A8 without even a ghost of a bootloader. 3utools iphone 4.
Steps - Hard Way With Arduino Uno
Wiring Diagram
Parts Needed
- Download a copy of Arduino IDE and Install the 'Anet V1.0' board in the Arduino boards manager. Instructions here for both.
- Plug your Arduino Uno into your PC with a USB cable.
- Open Arduino IDE and make the following selections below in blue. This will upload the Arduino as ISP sketch to your Uno and allow it to act like a programmer. No changes to the script are needed.
- Once the sketch is loaded, make the selections in blue below then compile and upload using the yellow highlighted button.
- Now, make the cable connections as shown in the wiring diagram at the top of the page. You can leave your printer powered off and the Uno will power the Anet or you can remove the 5V red wire and have the printer supply power. Either way works but the latter is recommended. Then, power up your printer or plug in the Arduino to your PC with the USB cable connecting the two.
- Select the appropriate Board from the Tools-> Boards menu - Anet V1.0 This time it's Anet V1.0 NOT Arduino/Genuino Uno. Compare the image below with one above.
- Select the appropriate Programmer from the Tools->Programmer menu. This time it's Arduino as ISP NOT ArduinoISP.
- Click Tools ->Burn Bootloader.
- The board will reset when complete, and the LCD display will be blank. YOUR EXISTING FIRMWARE WILL BE ERASED. Check out our USBasp Programmer Kit if you want to save a backup of your firmware AND burn a bootloader.
- Done. You can now disconnect the Uno and directly connect a USB cable from your PC into your printer and upload sketches again.
- Make sure you have Arduino IDE installed with the Anet V1.0 board as described above. If you have our USBasp Programmer Kit just open the supplied USB and launch the standalone Arduino IDE. (Already has Anet V1.0 board installed)
- Plug in the USBasp Programmers 6-10 pin adapter into the Anet A8 motherboards as shown below and plug the programmer into a USB port on your PC. Make sure the 6-10 pin adapter is facing the correct way as seen below. NOTE - Remove all jumpers from the USBasp programmer so the ANET powers the programmer.
- Open Arduino IDE and make the following selections below in blue. Then click Burn Bootloader.
- Done. But wait! There's more!
Steps - Easy Way With USBasp Programmer
Parts Needed
Bonus Round!
Since you already have the USBasp Programmer plugged in, you can select your Marlin.ino and compile/upload. Just make the following selections below and make sure to select Sketch - > Programer type USBasp then Sketch - >Upload using Programmer. This will compile your sketch and upload. Doesn't get much easier.