Anet A8 Filament Spool Holder

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My version of a spool holder for the Anet A8. This design requires the removal of the display (I'm using octoprint) and mounts to the front using the displays M3 nuts and bolts. A spacer is needed to prevent the spool from rubbing against the spool holder ( i just used some washers). This also cuts about 40mm off of your printing height. I just took pictures of my crude mock up using chip-board. With this my prints have actually gotten better...which is a good side effect since that was not my intension why i had made this. Better prints because it alleviates the strain on the extruder carriage having to tug the filament up and over the printer....? Notes: You will need a longer all thread rod or long bolt like what I'm using (12cm). The stock all thread that came with the Anet A8 spool holder is not long enough. Dimensions: 190mm X 180mm X 12mm If you have an Anet A8 be sure to check out my other Anet A8 mods... Anet A8 Z-axis bar wobble stopper - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2800104 Anet A8 power switch box - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2784564 Anet A8 top mount LED light bar - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2967725 Anet A8 X-Axis Belt Tensioner -https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3008833 Anet A8 filament guide - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3018883 Universal spool hub - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3004243