Awesome Anet A2

A list of useful resources for the Anet A2 3d Printer which I primarly write for myself so I don't forget these things.

Printable Upgrade Parts

• Adjustable Belt Tensioner
• Hexagon Mainboard Cover
• Simple Fanduct (shameless self-plug)

Upgrade parts

• Plastic wheel bearings for vslot: Tevo / openbuilds / openbuilds extreme
• Magnetic Levitated 40mm fan

Useful prints

• XYZ 20mm Calibration Cube
• Customizable Temp Calibration Tower

Tools

Print server

• OctoPi - ready-to-go Raspberry Pi image with OctoPrint

3D modeling

• Windows 10 3D Builder - simple tool to get started with 3D modeling

Slicer (free)

• Cura
• Slic3r Prusa Edition

Slicer (paid)

• Simplify3D

Things to do after build

• Hotbed leveling
• Print a material cooler for PLA printing
• Extrusion calibration
• Use OctoPrint as print server
• Switch the 40mm fan against a magnetic levitated one. The stock fan is extremely vibrating

Tutorials

• Fusion 360 for absolute beginners

Troubleshooting

• Print quality troubleshooting

Initial Cura Settings

Name	Value
Layer Height	0.1 (0.15 for lower quality)
Printing Temerature	190
Build plate temperature	45
Flow	100%
Print Speed	50mm/s
Infill Speed	60mm/s
Travel Speed	100mm/s

Cura Settings after upgrade to glas bed and fan duct

Name	Value
Layer Height	0.2
Printing Temerature	205
Build plate temperature	65
Flow	113%
Print Speed	60mm/s
Infill Speed	70mm/s
Travel Speed	110mm/s
Build Plate Adhesion Type	Brim
Brim Width	6.0mm