Anet A8 power switch holder and power supply cover using minimal material.
Supplies (Amazon links)
Switch http://a.co/i3Y1aNK
Fuse http://a.co/97nj44Y
Cable(US) http://a.co/6OBvltD
Cable(UK) http://a.co/13bFQw6
Screws used are spare M8s included with the printer.
Update Oct 3, 2017 19:08
seanwpb has made a "power supply switch extension for those who switch terminals are hitting the power supply."
Link to their solution: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2550631
Update Apr 5, 2017 04:29
DanRom624 has done wonderful calculations determining which fuse would yield the best protection. Using a 2.5A, time-delay fuse, is a good choice.
Go to his make comment for details.
Update Feb 6, 2017 17:40
danohpsp has created a complimentary part which helps support the left side of this design.
Link to their solution: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2087889
Update Dec 28, 2016 18:48
Added version 5 which has a tighter friction fit between the printer and flange.
Updated pictures.
a8-printer_switch_3.stl | 43.3KB | |
a8-printer_switch_4_with_leg.dwg | 108.1KB | |
a8-printer_switch_4_with_leg.stl | 44.3KB | |
a8-printer_switch_5_with_leg.dwg | 109.0KB | |
a8-printer_switch_5_with_leg.stl | 44.3KB |