Questions tagged [anet-a6]
This tag should be used for specific questions about specific issues for the Anet A6 printers.
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Anet A6: known hotend problems?
I've got an Anet A6, modified with bed-leveling sensor etc., which has given me good service for several years. I'm not in a position to spend lots of money on anything fancier, since at present at ...
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Issues with my 3D prints
I've noticed there have been some strange patterns occurring in my prints lately, sort of like warping. I've attached a picture of a Benchy below and an image of a project I'm working on. But as you'...
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Missing filament at Z seam
The object on the right is a basic C channel, the outer surface should be smooth but the first ~5 mm of filament is missing after every layer change. In this example, the missing filament is ...
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Using a shorter heatbreak on the Anet A6
I need to replace my heatbreak on my Anet A6 since I pushed out the PTFE tube when my filament got clogged...
The current heatbreak has a length of 40 mm, but, the shop I'm buying from only sells the ...
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How do I set my Z offset?
After watching every possible YouTube video on the subject and reading any source available, and although I'm a PhD and quite computer savvy, I still can't make my Anet A6 (no probe) behave in terms ...
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Output of G29 bed leveling, Marlin 2.0
I want to check how stable the output of the bedleveling protocol G29 was by running it multiple times. When running it four times, I got this as subsequent output
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Wiring BLTouch V3.1 on Anet A6 and the JST connector polarity
I have looked at many tutorials already but I am not sure about how I should wire this properly. I bought a BLTouch V3.1 together with an extension cable
Now, the thing is, with that extension cable ...
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Low Accuracy while perfect travel movement
I own an older Anet A6. Flashed the Marlin Firmware on it (and think I configured it properly). Also updated to the latest 2.0.5.3 some days ago). The nozzle is a 0.4 mm one, direct drive ...
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Anet A6, Marlin 1.1.x, bed leveling with sensor probe
I have an Anet A6, an SN04 sensor for the Z-axis, and Marlin 1.1.x software that has automatic bed leveling enabled.
My question is (looking at the image below): "It seems my bed leveling is not ...
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Using an Anet A6 3D printer in the UK... (mains voltage issue!)
I understand that this is probably more of an electronics question, but was hoping that someone with experience of using an Anet A6 in the UK (or a country outside of the US/China) may be able to help....
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Filament change (M600) causes color mixing despite excessive purge
I have an Anet A6, where I uploaded Marlin 1.1.9, because the manual filament change on the stock firmware was really bad (90 % of the times it clogged the hotend). I've tweaked it a bit, and I'd ...
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Anet A6 ERR MAXTEMP BED error
Out of the blue my A6 printer displays a ERR MAXTEMP BED error and shows about 100 degrees on the bed even when just powered on.
A quick thermistor check shows that it's working properly : about 80 ...
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Anet A6 assembly problem - remaining power cables don't match instructions
I've just built my son's A6 and have connected all cables apart from the last power cables. The mainboard says hotbed line and extruder line but the cable says heatbed.
The cables are two red which ...
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Anet A6 Just finished the assembly, has power but wont turn on
I finished assembly of the Anet A6. The green light on the power box comes on with the fuse removed, turns off when it is put back in place. When checking it with a voltage meter it looks like power ...
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Anet A6 stock power wires.. the live, the zero and the ground. Which is which
As an electrician newbie I have a question..
Short question
My power plug is attached to the wall outlet and three wires are at the end of it.. the blue, the brown and the green/yellow oen.
How to ...
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Filament moving around and not sticking to bed
I have only just set up my Anet A6 today. I am trying to print a calibration box, but the print is moving around the bed while trying to print. Any ideas how to fix this? The documentation is very ...
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Extruder get loose
Printer: Anet A6
I'm gaving some trouble with a loose hot end. I was trying to peel of some PLA when I noticed the whole thing was kinda loose. I could pull it out very easy.
So I tried to put it ...
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First time assemble of Anet A6 printer. Only fan works
I bought an Anet A6-L printer (after some research I discovered that this is not a genuine Anet A6) and assembled it. The first time I plugged it in, the fan (fan 2, I believe) is the only thing that ...
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Anet A6 Z-axis min endstop not triggering
I had a Z probe installed but the wires came out of the header so I am trying to use software endstops, but any time I G28 the nozzle will always ram into the bed. ...
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Anet A6 printer power on/off
Just built my new Anet A6 and not seeing a power off button.
How do I power it down safely?
Am I missing something?
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Anet A6 install bed leveling sensor
After lots of hassle, I finally made the printer work.
I also got myself one bed leveling sensor from eBay, LJ18A3-8-Z/BX 3D Printer Inductive Sensor Bed Auto Level +Plug For Anet A8 A2 A6.
I'm not ...
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Threads for nozzle (Anet A6 extruder)
How do I know what nozzle to get for my Anet A6 printer? I want to get some hardened nozzles because I would love to print with some glow in the dark filament, but I know that eats up brass nozzles ...
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Anet A6 - First time assembled, won't turn on
I recently bought an Anet A6 and decided to assemble it today. When I plugged in the power, I don't get any sign of life from the printer. No lights, no bleeps, no fans which are starting to blow.
I ...
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1st layer problems with .1 layer height
I re-read my question and realized I made a confusing one, so I am rewording a LOT.
So the software I use is Craftware. When it comes to the first layer I have it set to .25mm, with the following ...
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Why the Anet A6 can't do .05 layer height
So like I sayed in the title, Why can't the Anet A6 do .05 layer height? I found that some printers can do .05 layer heights, but the Anet A6 can't? I am interested to know if it is the stepper motors ...
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Adding a filament sensor
I have the Anet A6 and I was wondering if it is possible to add a filament run-out sensor. I would feel better having something to stop the filament before it runs through and I have to take apart the ...
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Under-extrusion in vase mode
So I found a vase on thingiverse and I wanted to print it, so obviously I did. I used craft ware to slice the model using there 'vase mode', and sent the Gcode to my Anet A6 printer. In the end I ...
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Getting PLA to stick to a cold bed
Right now my heated bed is down and I had no time to try and fix it and I am trying to print something for a friend. I am having the PLA lift around the edges which I have NEVER experienced. The glue ...
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Belt Tensioning
I have printed off some upgrades for my Anet A6 for tensioning the belt on the Y and X axis. I was wondering how much deflection the belt should have. I would think being to tight will stress the ...
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Anet A6 heat bed stopped working
Just last night the heat bed stopped working. It was fine up to 75 % of the print, then when it was done the bed was not on anymore. The display said it was set to 50 °C, but it was at ...
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Anet A6 fan issues
I just noticed, and I KNOW it was not a problem before. But recently the fan that blows over the nozzle has been acting funny. I have it set to start blowing after 3 layers, and then turn on at 100%. ...
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Problems with feeding the filament into the bowden tube
I just finished building my Anet A6 and I was working on inserting some filament into the extruder. It was very difficult to get the filament to go in the hole (past the gears to go down to the hot-...
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Anet A6 Firmware
I've just finished putting my new Anet A6 together. Very nice build all together as everything fits really well.
I've tried a test print and I noticed something weird: as I try to home ONLY the Z ...
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Anet A6's filament not feeding through the nozzle
Whenever I try putting the filament through the nozzle it does not go through. I have searched everywhere online and have found nothing.
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