Modular A for Anet A2 3D Printer

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Anet A2 – Modular A Carriage System The design is a replacement for the standard Anet A2 carriage with the option of easy change of the hotend. The design has the same amount of mass as the original carriage, but with all new features included as well. Features: internal structures for applying more stiffness, embedded metal mounting nuts, embedded screw heads for the wheels, side brackets for tools like auto level sensor, embedded belt tensioners, mounting holes for quick electrical connector, mount for cable chain on the back side and V-Slot for hotend mounts. The hotend mounts is targeted for Original Anet A2, E3D V6 and later the CR-10 The basic idea of the design is to keep the mass low, for higher speed and precision in combination with the flexibility of hotend quick changes. All V-Slot brackets included is therefor for Bowden systems. It is recommended to use a M4 thread tool in the hole for mounting the 7x7 mm cable chain. M4 nuts pressed into position by a tool. M3 nuts pulled into position with a screw and washer. It is a good idea to heat up the carriage on the hot bed before pressing and pulling. Corner brackets and level sensor mounts are found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3139074 Anet A2 hotend is just plug and play with the bracket. E3D V6: A new minimal design for the fan system with one common 3010 fan for both the cooling of the E3D V6 and a dust applied as well. Dust and fan protector for the E3D V6 is now found here (version 2): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3133238 The height of the V-Slot brackets designed for swapping with minimal bed adjustment. Find the cable chain project for Anet A2 her: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3133280 The Stratop80’s belt tensioner is recommended for the setup, see below. Thanks to Rowan Gibbs for testing compatibility with linear rail by the use two of the additional Ø3 holes. Designs inspired from: Thingirob’s Tevo Tarantula Modular X Car Basic https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1438795 HIDE_KUMA’s Anet A2Plus Modular C Carriage https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2795846 GT2 Belt Tensioner is a direct copy of stratop80’s design https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1071695 GT2 Belt Clip by Hagstrom