Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Cable Strain Relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by lord_alan, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Cable Strain Relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed 3D printable model by lord_alan

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Cable Strain Relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed

Source: Thingiverse by lord_alan

The Cable Strain Relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by lord_alan. Strain relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed -------------------------------------------------- This is based on the idea linked in the remix, but I wanted to make one from scratch using. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Anet A8, Heated Bed, strain relief

About this model

Strain relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed -------------------------------------------------- This is based on the idea linked in the remix, but I wanted to make one from scratch using OpenSCAD and that would work with the Connector Housing I designed here: This bracket fixes to the top of the carriage - above the bearing housing and provides a simple mechanism to fix the cable loom near to the Connector to prevent additional movement. It works for me and the design file is here in OpenSCAD so you can take and it and change as you wish. Using this and the Connector Housing you should not need to solder ("hack") your heat bed connector any more; honestly, some of the soldering jobs I have seen make me shudder. NB: In the OpenSCAD design file I am including a custom library. The library contains a s…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Cable Strain Relief for Anet A8 Heat Bed is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by lord_alan.
Who made this model?: Designed by lord_alan, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.