Hi there!
This is a question mostly for Europeans, especially for Portuguese and Spaniards. Do you know where to buy aluminum extrusions? I've seen a few online shops...
Olev P. replied:
ratrig.com is in Portugal and probably the cheapest place in EU selling the V-slot extrusions. Nuts & bolts - find a local bolt store. Squares... Aliexpress.
Alex D. replied:
Of course I'd like to switch to this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2263216
Pedro T. replied:
https://www.reprap.pt/pecas/estruturas/t-slot
Ion G. replied:
I am from Spain and I am buying from motedis . http://www.motedis.es/shop/Perfil-Ranurado/Perfil-20-Tipo-B-ranura-6/Perfil-20 x20-Tipo-B-Ranura-6::999991.html and yes ITS THE CHEAPER WEBSITE YOU WILL SEE YOURSELF. I am buying all my extrusion from motedis including for my new corexy printer CUBITREX
Hi, what is the best place to buy Anet A8 from? I just got a refund from Gearbest when they tried to scam me into paying more for shipping after purchase and I don't...
Erik B. replied:
Tiffany Tao order direct from anet:)
Ben L. replied:
Monda Online Store on Aliexpress was good for me (I'm in the UK though). They have a US warehouse, so may be able to ship from there, but their shipping from China was pretty quick. Aftersales support was good too - they've shipped me a replacement frame because part of my kit was broken (a fairly common issue). https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1081732
Brandon F. replied:
Buy at http://www.gearbest.com/3 d-printers-3 d-printer-kits/pp_337314.html using coupon code GBA8GX
Brandon F. replied:
Can't believe that gearbest scammed him. Anyways, Ebay or Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Full-Acrylic-Frame-LCD-Screen-Acquired-Reprap-Prusa-i3-desktop-3D-Printer-Machine-impressora/32258325866.html
I ordered wiring for my heat bed from AliExpress... it's gonna take weeks. I couldn't even find it on Amazon, is it really that unique of a part? I need it ASAP!
If...
Richi B. replied:
This is all I need: https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=89027342926876&productId=32837219461
Alan L. replied:
Find a US electronics supplier... You want one of these: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-housings/7620746/
Alan L. replied:
And some of these: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-contacts/7620692/
Best suggestions for filament..pla and abs... In Canada?... Dont want to pay alot in shipping..thx
Trina L. replied:
Been using AMZ3D. If you amazon prime account, worth. If you do not have a prime account, I found these guys today. Not sure about the quality of the filament, but pricing is fair for sure. https://spool3 d.ca/
Danilo N. replied:
Amazon seems Affordable as their prices for Hatchbox (decent) pla is same/less CDN $ than the same stuff in U$ If you have prime shippings are free too. Beyond that there is a local to me Vendor of Filaments (In Langley BC) that charges 20$ a roll typically and ships any order for 10$ https://seacans.com/
James C. replied:
i get mine from https://filaments.ca/ free shipping if over $125
I ordered Anet A8 from gearbest.com. After several weeks of not shipping my printer, they tried to charge me more money. I cancelled the order.
Has anyone else...
Chris S. replied:
Very odd, ordered mine 10 days ago, got it yesterday from gearbest, with extras! Although the extras did come in separate Jiffy bag. I'm in the uk, ordered from the.com site in America? It was Procter from somewhere in Europe, but inside the paper wrapping that the printer box from China.
Chris S. replied:
Got mine from Gear Best, and know two other people who did same. All 3 arrived within 3 weeks of ordering. No additional charges. Strange why they asked you for more money, but I would say it's not normal. I think I would have done same.
Todd T. replied:
We wish to apologize for any inconvenience. We apologize for not shipping out the order to you yet. Due to the item’s status with Customs, I regret to inform you that the item cannot be shipped via Priority Direct Mail. However, we are able to send the order to you via DHL. With DHL, it just needs about 3-7 business days, but there may be custom problem, we need your assistance to pay an additional shipping fee. Please contact me as soon as possible and let me know if this is acceptable, so that we can process the order for you Best Regards Support Center Gearbest Customer Service http://www.gearbest.com/
Where is is the best (cheapest) place to buy an A8?
I came so close to buying one on Wish when I had a 45% off coupon. With shipping and stuff it came to $120 after...
Jesse W. replied:
Gearbest for sure. 5 orders with no probs for me.. John, I would look at the A2 Plus if I was you though. :) http://www.gearbest.com/3 d-printers-3 d-printer-kits/pp_461279.html?wid=21&lkid=10633204
Alexandre L. replied:
Best price I can find atm is here : https://www.zapals.com/a8-large-desktop-3 d-printer-kit-high-resolution-with-lcd-display.html
I want some input from you all. Im thinking about adding igus and new rods to my z axis, for having better tolerances. The lmu88 and stock rods dont seem that bad...
Chip G. replied:
Thomas Leonehttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2083337
I know this has been asked many times, but where can I get replacement teflon throats for the A8? There is an option on amazon, but it is very slow shipping. are there...
Hello guys, hobbyking filament is so cheap but the shipping is so expensive as there is no standard shipping any idea from where I can get cheap filament with cheap...
David C. replied:
Try seacans.com free shipping on orders of 6 items or more. Prices are in Canadian dollars so US dollars go a long way. About $15 /kg US$
Hello! I am looking on converting my A8 to an AM8, and am looking at ordering the extrusions online. I'm looking at MISUMI and though the parts come to 34$ CAD, the...
Patrick W. replied:
what parts are you looking for? I looked at CPI Automation in Toronto for some odds and ends for another project.. There has to be others this side of the border
While assembling my A8, the frame fell on the floor and snapped two large main members. Even if using super glue (or another cyanoacrylate adhesive) works, the assembly...
Pat B. replied:
Super Glue is the ideal bonding agent for Acrylic. The acetone that that keeps the glue fluid also slightly dissolves the acrylic and produces a seam that is stronger than the original piece. I just tested using the liquid super glue (not the gel) on some extra pieces of acrylic and the glue only added .02 - .2 mm of extra thickness.
I just finished building my printer and running its first print last night. Everything is great, but I ran out of filament!
Can anyone recommend a good PLA supplier in...
Hey guys, all 7 bearings on the runners of my Anet A8 have started to grind as they run across the poles. Where can i grab some better quality bearings for the Anet? Or...
Anybody know how to design precise 3D models? My A2 came without bearings or plastic spacers and gearbest is doing nothing to help. I can buy the bearings, but can't...
After wanting a 3d printer for a while I finally ordered an Anet a8 from gearbest :-)
Have a mosfet for the heatbed and plan on soldering directly to it bypassing the...