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Connecting (Anet A8) 2004 display to MKS GEN L
Was anyone able to connect the default Anet A8 (2004) display to a MKS GEN L?
I've tried direct connection with re-wiring, and see white squares there, but I'm only able to see white squares on the ...
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Does anyone know the thread size (pitch and lead) of the Anet A8's lead screw?
I bought a new printer, and unfortunately the left nut for the lead screw isn't tapped.
Does anyone know the thread size, w.r.t. both pitch and lead, of the lead screws?
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Nozzle jumps off the bed when using Marlin Mesh Bed Leveling
I am using Marlin firmware with a RAMPS board on an Anet A8 printer.
The bed size for the printer is 220 x 220 mm and that is stated in the configuration.h file. ...
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How can I stop the flare out of the bottom layers?
On nearly all of my prints, my first few layers are flared out slightly. I'm using painter's tape for the bed, and the bed temperature is at 60 °C while the extruder is at 205 °C. ...
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Can't connect Cura to my Anet A8 on OSX 10.11.6
I finished the mount of my Anet A8, tested everything and apparently it was ok. I installed the driver that came with it, CH341SER_MAC, turned on the printer, ...
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Anet A8 reading 739°C from the extruder thermistor!
I accidentally let the print head of my Anet A8 crash into one of 2 clips that are holding a glass sheet onto the hot bed, and suddenly the screen went blank and the printer rebooted, then it started ...
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Extruder prints fine up until further down the print
So I recently installed a genuine E3D V6 (direct) on my AM8 (Anet a8 with upgraded frame). I have already been able to fix most of the print quality problems. But the last one is a hard one for me.
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ANet A8 running Marlin v1.1.9 Auto Bedlevel with ROKO SN04-N
I'm trying to get the ROKO (SN04-N) sensor to work with my Anet A8. First of all, while trying to screw it to the extruder, I tightened it too much and sort of broke the acrylic plate... sort of. I ...
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White blocks on LCD screen after Anet A8 power up
I just completed assembly of the Anet A8 and powered it up.
Powering up shows white blocks on LED and a series of clicking noise for about three seconds with flashing red LED. During power-up, the ...
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Issues with connecting Pronterface to Anet A8 printer
I was recently told I should probably update my printer's firmware from the current version (ANET_A8_20160701V2.0) to Marlin (going to use v1.1.9). To do this, I dutifully downloaded both Pronterface ...
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Printing starts well but then it breaks down, Anet A8
I'm printing a cylindrical piece but at any moment it breaks down. I tried it two times, both have break down in different place. I'm using a 1.75 mm PLA filament in my Anet A8. I'm using Cura 2....
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SkyNet3D firmware home settings
I recently installed SkyNet3D V1.1 on my Anet A8 printer. When I prepare the printer and select "auto home" it moves the head close to the upper right hand side of the bed. How do I change these ...
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How to calculate linear Y rod length for a larger replacement bed?
I have an Anet A8 which I want to convert to an aluminium frame printer like the AM8 (rebuild of Anet A8 parts):
This should give a much more stiff frame with ...
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Unable to install auto-bed levelling sensor into my Anet A8
I've been trying to install an inductive sensor for auto-bed levelling into my Anet A8 and I'm having a few issues.
I have been using the wiring diagram provided by Solid Ground Electronics in one ...
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How to use an Anet A8 control board with a damaged AVR IC?
This post was taken from this comment, as the OP did not repost their deleted answer as a new question.
See associated post on SE.Meta: Is it possible to attribute a wiki post to a user?
With respect ...
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Anet A8 with 3DTouch does not home X in the center
Working on getting my Anet A8 upgraded with some extra toys and although the sensor works, I can't get it to home correctly. I'm looking for some assistance to home the X in the center.
The probe is ...
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Anet A8 - SkyNet3D freezes randomly at boot
I have a problem with my Anet A8. It is a little strange because it does not always happen.
When I turn on my printer, it freezes on boot in the second splash screen.
If I turn off and turn on ...
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Stuck getting ANet A8 Printer to build layers [duplicate]
I have excitedly decided to get my feet wet in the 3D printing world, and being that budget is fairly small got myself an ANet A8 3D printer. I have it all assembled and am able to 'print' however I ...
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Anet A8 display on MKS Gen L board [duplicate]
So I have read this question, Connecting (Anet A8) 2004 display to MKS GEN L.
That looked so easy, so I rewired the connectors and switched the VCC and GND pins. In the Marlin firmware I disabled ...
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