Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Anet A8 Front Fan Sensor Mount 18 mm 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 buzzkc, 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.

Anet A8 Front Fan Sensor Mount 18 mm 3D printable model by buzzkc

Anet A8 Front Fan Sensor Mount 18 mm

Source: Thingiverse by buzzkc

The Anet A8 Front Fan Sensor Mount 18 mm is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by buzzkc. This bracket allows the sensor to be mounted to the front fan with the sensor in the same location as Leo_N's bracket ( so that one doesn't need to update their off-sets. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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477 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-25 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 12 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: Anet A8, Autolevel Probe Mount, auto bed leveling, sensor mount, TRONXY

About this model

This bracket allows the sensor to be mounted to the front fan with the sensor in the same location as Leo_N's bracket ( so that one doesn't need to update their off-sets. I was having to re-calibrate the sensor's Z offset each time I had to remove the extruder fan to clear a clog (without removing the extruder itself). Offsets for 18mm sensor are still: define X_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER -26 // X offset: -left +right [of the nozzle] define Y_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER -40 // Y offset: -front +behind [the nozzle] define Z_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 0 // Z offset: -below +above [the nozzle] define LEFT_PROBE_BED_POSITION 25 define RIGHT_PROBE_BED_POSITION 194 define BACK_PROBE_BED_POSITION 170 define FRONT_PROBE_BED_POSITION 20 For a 12mm version, see: For a screw mounted sensor version (An…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Anet A8 Front Fan Sensor Mount 18 mm 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 buzzkc.
Who made this model?: Designed by buzzkc, 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.