Anet A8 Electronics Case (mainboard, octopi, step-down converter, relay and fan.)

This is a remix/overhaul of a previous case for the Anet A8. i have cleaned up the cases mounting and other areas. changed the cable opening and moved a bit of the mounting locations. i have added a step-down converter mount and mounting location under the raspberry pis mounting location. the arrow on this mount goes with the arrow on the converter. I have also added fan mounting and covers. one set will work with the fans included mounting screws with 2 attaching the fan to the case and 2 attaching the cover to the fan. the other set needed a M3x25mm screws to go from the cover to the case cover with the fan wedged between.

EDIT: V8 i have added a hole on the bottom right of the case (when its standing up) for the left z axis motors wires.

Components recommended:

• To control the printer. <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Raspberry+PI+3+Model+B&icep_item=232120229741&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Raspberry PI 3 Model B</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Raspberry+PI+3+Model+B&item=232120229741&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• To allow the raspberry pi to power the printer on and off <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Channel+DC+5V+Relay+Switch+Module+for+Arduino+Raspberry+Pi+ARM+AVR&icep_item=321936851895&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Channel DC 5V Relay Switch Module for Arduino Raspberry Pi ARM AVR</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Channel+DC+5V+Relay+Switch+Module+for+Arduino+Raspberry+Pi+ARM+AVR&item=321936851895&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• This is for the Pi to control the printer. there isnt much room for a long cable, or you can cut the included cable down to size and splice together. <a target="_self" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=6+Inch+Micro+USB+Cable&icep_uq=6+Inch+Micro+USB+Cable&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">6 Inch Micro USB Cable</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=6+Inch+Micro+USB+Cable&uq=6+Inch+Micro+USB+Cable&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• To drop power from 12V PSU to 5v for Raspberry Pi <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=SMAKN%C2%AE+5pcs+Mini+MP1584EN+Step-down+Power+DC-DC+3A+Ultra+Adjustable+LM2596&icep_item=282145499259&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">SMAKN® 5pcs Mini MP1584EN Step-down Power DC-DC 3A Ultra Adjustable LM2596</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=SMAKN%C2%AE+5pcs+Mini+MP1584EN+Step-down+Power+DC-DC+3A+Ultra+Adjustable+LM2596&item=282145499259&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• The full cover is sized for a slim 80mm fan. As i wanted as low of a profile as i could. <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Cooler+Master+Sleeve+Bearing+80mm+Slim+Silent+Fan&icep_item=302153995142&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Cooler Master Sleeve Bearing 80mm Slim Silent Fan</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Cooler+Master+Sleeve+Bearing+80mm+Slim+Silent+Fan&item=302153995142&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• x20 M3x6mm Self Tapping Screws. <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=M3x+hex+small&icep_item=182026114056&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">M3 Black Alloy Steel Allen Hex Socket Cap Head Self Tapping Screws</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=M3x+hex+small&item=182026114056&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• x4 M3x16mm Self Tapping Screws. (can be longer)
• x4 M3x25mm Self Tapping Screws For Fan. (8 of these screws if you dont want to order 4x16mm and 4x25mm) <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=M3x25mm+hex&icep_item=331404339677&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">(10) M3x25mm Hex Socket Tapping Button Head Black</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=M3x25mm+hex&item=331404339677&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=m3+tapping+hex&icep_uq=m3+tapping+hex&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">m3 tapping hex</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=m3+tapping+hex&uq=m3+tapping+hex&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
• <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Cable+Sleeving&icep_item=222303786890&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Cable Sleeving</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575262943&toolid=10001&campid=5338023556&customid=Cable+Sleeving&item=222303786890&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">
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Other Anet A8 Items:

• Y Chain http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2043493
• Power Supply Cover http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2029520
• Mosfet Case http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2054199