Anet A8 based aluminium framed 3d printer

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I was fed up with calibrating my trusty old anet every time I moved or sneezed on it, I know there are many of these types of upgrades available and this is just another one but I wanted to design something as simple as possible but effective at the same time, I have found my prints to be a lot more consistent and refined since migrating it in to a sturdy aluminium structure.. Its up to you whether you want to build it but if you do please share your pictures and any upgrades you make along the way. For me it was a fun project, a little bit of thought and some patience is needed but I think it was worth the effort, The X-Y axis has gained 60mm in each direction using all the standard round bar guides that come in the acrylic printer kits, I flashed the Anet V1.0 board using the Marlin Configuration tool and this allowed me to 1 add the Anet Full Graphics display and 2 it allows easy modification of the bed X-Y-Z dimensions, I am in no way an expert in graphic design or a firmware expert..... So please keep the questions basic LOL If I can help in anyway please leave a message in the comments I do check in at least once or twice a week so be patient and I'll get back to you, also if you need anything from this modifying to suit you don't hesitate to ask. Credit due to the original designer of the graphic display case, it works a treat for me and can be found on this site.. Regards Ady M6YPA-2E0ERO