Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Filament Guide/Sensor for Anet A8 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 salfter, 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.

Filament Guide/Sensor for Anet A8

Source: Thingiverse by salfter

The Filament Guide/Sensor for Anet A8 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by salfter. Update: (29 Mar 18) I tried mounting the sensor shown in the photos this morning. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Filament, Guide/Sensor, for, Anet, A8

About this model

Update: (29 Mar 18) I tried mounting the sensor shown in the photos this morning. It was a tight fit on the frame, but it worked. What didn't work so well was pulling filament through it when the extruder was at one end of the carriage or the other. The sensor really wants filament to pass straight through, with no bends nearby. A redesigned frame that holds the sensor higher and a smaller filament guide underneath that constrains lateral movement near the sensor might be in order. I started with an existing sensor design and added on a small filament cleaner on the input side and an attachment point for a brace to hold it to my printer. To figure out the size to make the attachment point after I had printed the frame, I knocked together a simple filament guide that also fits the frame; ev…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Filament Guide/Sensor for Anet A8 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 salfter.
Who made this model?: Designed by salfter, 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.