I Need Help with My 3D Printer!

[VoyexTech]

I need to know a few things about 3d printing and if anyone could help me I think you guys could. 

 

Printer: Anet A8 Prusa I3

 

What parts on my 3d printer can I replace without issues? ( I know I can replace the bed and the frame and I belive you can replace the stepper motors. But can I 3d print a better/double extruder?)

 

What parts should I replace and what should I replace to get the best experience? 

 

Thanks for taking the time to help!

[Hackentosher]

What do you mean replace without issues? Probably your bed and with some light calibration, the hot end. 

[VoyexTech]

2 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

What do you mean replace without issues? Probably your bed and with some light calibration, the hot end. 

By issues I mean compatibility issues I am willing to calibrate 

[Hackentosher]

2 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

By issues I mean compatibility issues I am willing to calibrate 

All the printed parts can be replaced without issue, basically everything. Although replacing things in the extruder or hot end may present issues that weren't there before. 

[VoyexTech]

1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

All the printed parts can be replaced without issue, basically everything. Although replacing things in the extruder or hot end may present issues that weren't there before. 

Ok I can deal with that but will I be able to (for example) switch a direct dive extruder for a bowden extruder?

[VoyexTech]

Sorry if I don't really know what I am taking about I don't know much about 3d printers. 

[Hackentosher]

6 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

 

3 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

Ok I can deal with that but will I be able to (for example) switch a direct dive extruder for a bowden extruder?

Yeah you should be able to, but direct drive (in my opinion) is better because the extruder must move the filament a much greater distance and it can also introduce friction that can lead to under extrusion. On an i3, I say stick with the direct drive. But I will suggest getting an E3d hotend.

[VoyexTech]

1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

 

Ok thank you any other parts that I should replace on my 3d printer? Suggestions for a better bed?

[VoyexTech]

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

 

Also do I go 12v or 24v for the hotend?

[Hackentosher]

6 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

Also do I go 12v or 24v for the hotend?

Depends on your control board. 

[VoyexTech]

4 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Depends on your control board. 

I belive it is the Anet V1.0

[Hackentosher]

6 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

I belive it is the Anet V1.0

Never heard of that one, get a Rambo if you can. 

[VoyexTech]

1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

Never heard of that one, get a Rambo if you can. 

Don't have the money  so I'll deal with it until I do I guess. AAny more suggestions for things that I can replace later down the road to improve my printer?

[Hackentosher]

10 minutes ago, VoyexTech said:

Don't have the money  so I'll deal with it until I do I guess. AAny more suggestions for things that I can replace later down the road to improve my printer?

Proper electronics and hot end, that's about it. Also just make sure you have a heated bed, it's so much easier to use. 

[VoyexTech]

1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

Proper electronics and hot end, that's about it. Also just make sure you have a heated bed, it's so much easier to use. 

I have a heated bed for it. Thank you for all of your help!