A8B_Boden_Conversion

Conversion of Anet A8 to Bowden Drive from out of box Direct Drive with just re-using parts freed up by conversion. The A8B_..._print.stl are the only file you need to print, Screwes come from freed-up direct drive and what came with the printer.

Got inspired by dldesign - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2077676 - found via youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8nE3fI1zmg

From dldesign I took the hot end carriage - actually only the plate - and added my details to it. The hot end mount and belt fixture I replaced with my design in order to use the parts from the direct drive (no new parts screws, screes, just a few prints). I dimensioned the mount to accommodate the 30mm AND 40mm fan. The 30mm fan came with the hot end and included a snap on air guid that serves at the same time as fan mount. The extra space for the 40mm fan - ex direct drive - I made in case I would need more cooling (so far not happened yet).

For snug fit the hot end, I printed it to measure - which al