Anet A8 Electronics Case (Octopi, Relay + Mainboard)
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About this print
An electronics enclosure for the Anet A8 and compatible i3-style printers, designed to house a Raspberry Pi running OctoPrint alongside a relay module for switching power and LED strips. A mount for a Raspberry Pi camera is included, allowing webcam monitoring and time-lapse recording of prints. The honeycomb pattern across the case provides passive airflow without a dedicated fan. PLA is a practical choice here, as the enclosure sits in a fixed position and does not need to withstand high temperatures.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By c_wolsey on Thingiverse · CC-BY
I created this Electronics enclosure for my Anet A8. I have setup Octoprint on a Raspberry PI to run the prints and an Relay system (that is triggered off the Raspberry Pi to switch on and off the Power and also the LED Strip. I also included an mount for a Pi Camera to web stream / time-lapse your prints.
I made the decision not to include an extra cooling fan on the case as I have never had a problem with over heating and there is so much passive cooling from the honeycomb design. Having said that It would not be a big challenge to add one in a future update.
**You will need..**.
Anet A8 (with Anet v1 Mainboard)
Raspberry Pi 3
Pi Camera
Network connetion or WiFi Module for the Pi
Pi Power Supply (make sure is is an 2.5A power supply if you are using a Raspberry Pi 3)
30cm Raspberry Pi Camera Board Replacement Cable (http://amzn.to/2czOmva)
2 Channel 5v Relay (http://ebay.eu/2c6nWk9) (guide on how to make it work http://bit.ly/2czOdc4)
18x M3x5mm self thread screws (could prob use none self thread) (http://bit.ly/2cRLVFa)
5x M3x 12mm (http://bit.ly/2caytcm)
1x M3 nut (for Camera mount)
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Anet A8 Electronics Case (Octopi, Relay + Mainboard)
For Anet A8 Electronics Case (Octopi, Relay + Mainboard) we would normally reach for PLA — it is the easy, economical default and suits the majority of models. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | c_wolsey |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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