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Anet A8 Desktop 3D Printer Prusa i3 DIY Kit (EU Plug) - US$159.99 (~AU$213.22) Shipped @ GearBest

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Anet A8 Desktop 3D Printer Prusa i3 DIY Kit (EU Plug) - US$159.99 (~AU$213.22) Shipped @ GearBest
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Store Repgearbest on 06/04/2017 - 11:27 gearbest.com (641 clicks)
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AU$45.17 less than last deal

Specifications:

Model: A8
Engraving Area: 220 x 220 x 240mm
Frame material: Acrylic plate
Platform board: Aluminum Base
Nozzle quantity: Single
Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm
Layer thickness: 0.1-0.3mm
Memory card offline print: SD card
LCD screen: Yes
Print speed: 100mm / s
Printing material: ABS, PLA, Luminescent, Nylon PVA, PP and Wood
Material diameter: 1.75mm
File format: G-code,OBJ,STL
XY-axis positioning accuracy: 0.012mm
Z-axis positioning accuracy: 0.004mm
Voltage: 12V
Host computer software: Cura, Repetier-Host
Packing Type: unassembled packing
Certificate: EMC, FCC, LVD, RoHs

This is a DIY kit, meaning the package arrives in parts and is not assembled. The building of this 3D printer was surprisingly easy and should not intimidate anyone from buying this product. The assembling process from start to finish was approximately 5 hours, and another 2 hours for programming.

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  • m9 on 06/04/2017 - 11:38

    Hey rep, I was just looking at this printer last night and I swear it was around this price without even needing a coupon code.

  • skegger on 06/04/2017 - 11:40

    How hard are these to calibrate once built? This price point is getting close to my impulse buy reflex.

    • m9 on 06/04/2017 - 11:44

      Have a look at the installation videos on the product page. Not that hard really.

    • Avatar on 06/04/2017 - 13:18

      Dead easy but constant maintenance is always required

  • Russ on 06/04/2017 - 11:53
    +2

    Currently cheaper at Zapals,showing AU$188.22/US$142. No coupon code needed.

    https://www.zapals.com/a8-large-desktop-3d-printer-kit-high-…

    • Bloggs24 on 06/04/2017 - 12:22
      +1

      Shipping is not free, final price is $209.25

      Edit: 209.25 is USD, final price is going to be around $270 AUD.

      • Russ on 06/04/2017 - 13:11

        Oops, you're right.

        I'm getting too used to Chinese websites with free shipping.

  • Corapmafya on 06/04/2017 - 11:59

    Just a heads-up; I've read reports of people having issues with Acrylic frames on their Prusa i3 clones so just be mindful that you may need to reinforce it if you end up having issues.

    • 0xFFFF on 06/04/2017 - 12:14

      I've got one and have not experienced this problem.

      • Jangle on 06/04/2017 - 12:33

        How long have you had yours? How's the print quality?

        • Avatar on 06/04/2017 - 13:25
          +2

          I have one. Print quality is great, comparable to the ultimaker.

          Upgrades are needed auch as auto bed level ($10ish for an inductor off ebay) and an enclosure if you want to print abs (id estimate a build for about $100). But PLA is fine when you first get it.

          There are some issue like dodget wiring that you will need to fix (not immediately) but be aware, this can pose a fire risk if left unattended. Id defintely do the mosfet upgrade ($30) when looking to print abs. Google anet a8 mosfet.

          My friend has just upgraded his to a bown extruder for about $100. His models that he used will go up on thingiverse soon. Hes getting faultless prints.

          I love my anet a8 partly because it works so well but mostly because its so moddable and you learn so much. My friend and I joke we only bought 3d printers to print parts for our 3d printers… but we love it.

          Pull the trigger

        • Avatar on 06/04/2017 - 13:27
          +2

          @Avatar:

          I should add: you will have issues and many failed prints. Its part of the learning process.

        • Jangle on 06/04/2017 - 13:38

          @Avatar:
          Thanks Avatar. Great info. Now I just need to find someone other than GearBest to sell me one around this price.
          I promised myself I will never buy from GearBest again, and I keep my promises.
          Cheers

        • Avatar on 06/04/2017 - 13:51
          +1

          @Janpgle:

          Haha I got mine off gearbest. One of the acrylic parts came broken and they couldn't replace it. In the end I accepted $20 US credit, which I used for abs, and glued it back together. Its held.

          Most people who have them seem to have bought them from gearbest (but US warehouse). Ive also seen them listed on aliexpress for comparable price and which more choice in terms of making sure you get the latest version. I dont know anyone who has bought feom there though.

          Good luck

        • 0xFFFF on 06/04/2017 - 13:52

          @Avatar:
          Ditto.

  • Twodogs on 06/04/2017 - 12:37

    Great price but quote: " The assembling process from start to finish was approximately 5 hours, and another 2 hours for programming." is this normal when purchasing 3D printers ? Or is this a reflection of the great price ? .

    • rhangman on 06/04/2017 - 13:38
      +3

      Putting stuff together is half the fun.

    • 0xFFFF on 06/04/2017 - 13:55
      +1

      Wow. Took me maybe 2 hours to go from packing to printing.
      Your mileage will vary greatly depending on your experience assembling kits of this type.

      • Twodogs on 06/04/2017 - 14:59

        Thanks for the reply

  • Jules_d1 on 06/04/2017 - 12:44

    I'm just curious, for those than have one (or know someone who does), what are people building/printing with these domestic models?

  • nikon on 06/04/2017 - 13:40

    For those skeptical about GearBest delivery times I bought this same 3d printer

    Friday 31/3 Bought printer $159.99 USD
    Sunday 2/4 Posted out from GB
    Tuesday 4/4 Left HongKong
    Wednesday 5/4 Arrived Sydney
    Thursday 6/4 Delivered this morning @ 9:20am :D

    • 0xFFFF on 06/04/2017 - 13:58

      Yeah, they're pretty good…
      Ordered: 16 11 2016
      Delivered: 24 11 2016

      • nikon on 06/04/2017 - 15:31

        Thats nice and fast :D

    • niknah on 06/04/2017 - 17:20

      Similar times for me.
      I ordered a tronxy x1. But surprisingly, it came from Chullora, NSW.

    • McBanjo on 06/04/2017 - 17:39

      Ordered 29/03/2017 two days before you
      Shipped 06/04/2017 via AU Express Post

      YMMV…..

      • nikon on 07/04/2017 - 00:20

        Maybe it had a holiday before coming to aus ;)

  • BeefBiryani on 06/04/2017 - 23:57

    Bought one.

  • noddyc43 on 07/04/2017 - 15:28

    Does the kit come with any filaments?

    • Jangle on 07/04/2017 - 16:25

      No. Item description says "Without filament"

  • Franc-T on 19/04/2017 - 00:21

    Rep, it says EU plug or US plug - is there an option for an AU plug?

    Thanks.

    • 0xFFFF on 19/04/2017 - 08:07

      Don't worry about getting the AU option. It's just the lead.
      Get the EU version. Throw the lead away. Get a spare lead from somewhere (buy from Bunnings, hack off an old appliance…).

      • Jangle on 19/04/2017 - 08:41
        +1

        Or better still - replace the whole power supply. I have a spare ATX that I'm using from an old PC. Google "anet a8 power supply" for further info.

        • 0xFFFF on 19/04/2017 - 08:51
          +1

          @Jangle is right. I totally forgot that I upgraded my power supply.

  • Franc-T on 19/04/2017 - 19:50

    I just ordered it, hope its better than my delta which I have had no end of problems with.

  • Franc-T on 01/05/2017 - 12:09

    Just arrived, not to terrible with delivery times - deal expired anyway but that may be useful for anyone deciding in future.

  • mrderrickc on 07/05/2017 - 00:00

    Ordered on Monday (24/4 8:20pm), shipped Tuesday (25/4 4pm), received following Tuesday (2/5 9am). I would say that is very fast considering some items within Australia don't even get delivered in 8 day time frame from ordering.

    Took 4 hours to assemble and already printed all the mods to improve print quality, though I must say out of the box assembled without playing with settings it produces very good results.

  • alphasing on 13/05/2017 - 20:48

    got mine too!
    Thank for posting

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