Anet A8
The Extruder
The Extruder is a 3D printer that was built by Isaac VonShriltz, Keenan Jones, and Hayden Spitler.
It was built and programmed in Stallings's Computers II class, and is capable of printing in dimensions of 8" x 8" x 8".
Ordering
After searching through the internet trying to find a good price on a printer, we finally settled on this 3D printer, which was purchased for just under $180 shipped.
We decided to purchase this printer because it combined a larger dimension and scale size, with a nice printing quality, for an affordable price. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone interested in 3D printing as a fantastic beginner's printer, yet I would also recommend it to anyone who is interested in 3D printing as a cheap, and useful personal printer.
Assembly
When we received the printer, it came with instruction videos on the assembly of machinery. The videos are
Issues
Hot end calibration: M92 E105
Measure 30mm, extrude, measure difference: [distance in mm] x [E steps per mm] = [steps per mm]
Take difference: [steps per mm] / [extruded] = [new steps per mm]
Thermistor replacement
Broken thermistor replaced with NTC3950.
Marlin table, if necessary. Should be available as thermistor 11.
Marlin configuration here, but custom Marlin firmware Skynet v2 might be different.
Skynet Configuration.h file line 252 changed to read #define TEMP_SENSOR_0 11
To determine PID settings, run M303 E0 S200 C8