Anet A8 Spool Mount

• UPDATE 07082023:  This model sucks!  Not too long after I began using it, the weight of a full spool would cause this spool holder to sag inward.  The spool holder design I've been using for almost the past year which is showing no signs of weakness is at:  https://www.printables.com/model/515043-anet-a8-low-profile-top-mounted-spool-holder-assem

This is a slip on, frame mounted spool holder for the Anet A8. It attaches to the left side pillar , oriented so that the spool will locate to the backside of the machine, just behind the display brace at the top of the printer.

A filament guide of some sort will be needed for guiding the filament downward, over the top of the printer. Choose one to your liking, or download mine here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4784280

This spool holder works well for me, and is compatible with the spool adapter I use on all of my printers. The fellow who designed the spool adapter I use is named jantzenday, and his model can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387254

As I said, this spool holder works well on my Anet A8, with it's factory stile direct drive extruder. It is unlikely this spool holder will cooperate with a bowden extruder, however, I would be very interested to see photos of somebody who could make this work with a bowden setup. :)

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Anet

Printer: 

A8

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

Yes

Resolution:

.2

Infill: 

33

Filament: Generic PLA White

Notes:

For strength, I recommend a 33% infill, 2mm walls, as well as 2mm top and bottom thickness.

I printed mine as oriented, although I rotated it 45 degrees. Cura tells me it will fit my A8's bed, but it looks a little close for me, so I rotated it. Use your best judgement.

I recommend using supports on the bracket, which will amount to two very easily removable strips of plastic underneath the clips that wrap around the pillar. I use a support density of 5%. I print the spool adapter with supports as well, and they are super easy to remove at 5% density.

The tube and nut, printed as oriented in the model, require no supports.

Category: 3D Printer Accessories