A6 MKS upgrade electronics box

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This is an enclosure for an Anet A6 that (tightly) fits: * [MKS Gen v1.4](https://amzn.to/2Qqir47)\* * [Mosfet](https://amzn.to/2EblQfB)\* * [Raspberry Pi 3](https://amzn.to/2E89QM5)\* * [3A Buck converter](https://amzn.to/2QLiGGi)\* I upgraded my A6 to a MKS Gen v1.4 as it was the simplest (and cheapest) route to upgrade the stepper drivers and get some [TMC2130](https://amzn.to/2EbdaWC)\* action. This was the layout I came up with that lets me have everything in one box and still have the connections be more or less tidy. It fit's the A6's frame and it prints really well. It's also not *too* big that you can't actually print it on the A6. Apart from the components, you will also need a [**left**-angled USB cable](https://amzn.to/2rtbn7K)\*; ideally I would like to connect the RPi through the I/O header, but I haven't had time to get around to that and besides: it's nice to have the USB cable in place for reflashing firmware without having to open the enclosure. Airflow is good, but not great. ~~It works for me without any issues, but you may need active cooling for your setup.~~I've added versions of the lid to accommodate a 90mm or a 40mm fan (Update 4-FEB-19). The holes next to the cable port are to thread in strands of filament or single core wire in order to give the cables more rigidity. --- \* affiliate links