My Anet a8 to AM8 build (and beyond..)

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This is the build log and links to my Anet A8 to AM8 build. I listed everything in the order that it was printed or purchased - roughly... I did not include all of the spares, filaments, hardware, connectors/electrical, or miscellaneous items that I bought along the way. I purchased my Anet a8 on Feb. 3rd from <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/bommerts/about">Bommerts</a> mostly stock with MOSFET upgrades, vertex print mat, a power supply cover/switch, and most of the protective paper on the frame (I list the last item because removing it was an annoyance to me). <b>[History / Status]</b> <i>Apr.10.2018</i> I am still printing with the Anet a8 and building the framework for the AM8. <i>Apr.12.2018 </i> Assembled the entire AM8 frame, remixed the hotend plate again to clean up a screw hole issue, I also included a blank one and one customized with my shop logo. Remixed E3D logo with the E3DV6 holder from the modular kit. <i>Apr.15.2018 </i> Completed the AM8 build, ran first test prints.Worked great immediately, no issues. I printed the silver test block without any configuration changes, the blue after some minor tweaking in Cura. <b>[Remixes]</b> I will include the remixed files I used in case anyone else builds a similar setup. 1) Modular backplate remixed with the cable chain mount. 2) Backplate remix, remixed again with my logo. 3) V6 mount remixed with E3D logo <i>(don't use - the gears cover some of the holes. I need to clean up)</i> <b>[Purchased Upgrades]</b> One piece heatbed support plate - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Y-Carriage-Anodized-Aluminum-Plate-Upgrade-for-Anet-A8-A6-3D-Printers/222899828737 Clone/HE3D Titan - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZPDVZR Clone/Wangdd22 e3D v6 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XBXDJY3 Gen e3D Titan - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5Z3TRA Gen e3D v6 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAK9L6Q 2.0m of 2.0mm/4.0mm PTFE bowden tube - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUPV9KC Rion Tech blower 50x50x15 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NJFM4Y Sunhokey 7x7mm Cable chain - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GQ1HLG Uxcell M3 knurled tumb nuts - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HSTVJZ0 Noctua a-Series fans 40mm (x3) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NQLT0M Ketotek AC Power meter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734XT87V DROK DC Power meter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017FSED9I Newstyle 12v 30a Power supply - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAC9MO6 Wingoneer T8 Anti-backlash spring - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XCC994 6mm GT2 Belt - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E91K4N8 MicroSD card extension - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D9J8KQE Winsinn levelling spring/brass nut - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0761TLRNY Huahuiyuan Fused inlet power socket - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074LFCC2H BIQU MOSFETs - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07478M473 Keep On Printing 8x8 build surface - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JSDHL2 MEIQI Auto levelling sensor - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076LHGKHP GT2 16 tooth pulleys - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQH2Y4C Igus Drylin bushings/bearings - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076NWK2NK <b>[Printed Upgrades - Anet a8]</b> Power Supply cover - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2000523 Dual MOSFET mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2086107 MicroSD card extension mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2389960 Original upgraded fan duct - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1954001 Honeycomb display cover - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2701255 Final upgraded fan duct - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2555206 Pliers holder - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:65788 Extruder fan swivel & switch for lighting - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2061767 X-Belt holder - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2799729 Mounts for 7x7 cable chain/towline - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2296364 Z-Rod anti-wobble - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2490411 z-Screw anti-wobble - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2192303 Anet a8 Power Panel case - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2289073 Mainboard case with door - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2218266 Y-Belt tensioner - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1959208 <b>[Printed Upgrades - Extruder]</b> Modular v6 - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2193695 <i>Back plate remixed with the right side of the cable chain mount (included)</i> <i>Front holder / fan mount remixed with E3D logo (included)</i> <i>Front holder / fan mount</i> <i>v6 40mm fan mount</i> <i>Dual 40mm front fans</i> <i>Stock Anet level sensor</i> <i>Belt holder</i> Bowden Clips - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2554082 Titan Extruder mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2253855 E3D Logo - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:964797 <b>[Printed Upgrades - AM8]</b> AM8 Gantry alignment jig - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2464467 AM8 Guide Rod alignment jig - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2809956 MicroSD card extension housing - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2700422 20x40 Extrusion Endcap - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2397622 20mm Extrusion bumper - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2764155 20mm Extrusion Snap-in cable clip - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1561292 Bowden mount bracket - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538154 Linear rail slot covers - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:832077 LCD case with tensioner notch - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2495827 LCD trim bezel - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2840329 Extrusion wire guide - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:187500 Dual Mosfet mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2799545