Cheap, DIY 3D printers can pose a significant fire and safety hazard if not used with extreme caution. Bill shows off the safety upgrades he's made to this machine so that he can print his helmet with confidence.

Anet A8 3D Printer
http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3...

Anet A8 Assembly Video
   • Two Cosplayers Build a $165 3D Printe...  

Press Reset's 3D Printer Safety
   • Video  

3D Maker Noob's Safety Upgrades
   • Anet and Budget Kits Safety Upgrade E...  

Mosfet Installation Guide
   • How to install a Mosfet | Anet A8  

All Prints Sliced in Cura
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cur...

----Upgraded Components-----------------

Power Supply S-360-12 (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2vpQGwc

Fused Power Switch (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2fxHgtj

Mosfets (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2vtHOUV

Bearings (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2vMxSsj

Hatchbox PLA (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2fyOJYT

----Upgrade 3D Files---------------------------

Power Supply & Switch Cover
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:247...

Mosfet Mounts
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:225...

Y-Axis Drag Chain
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:187...

X-Axis Drag Chain
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:211...

----Tools---------------------------------------------

Soldering Iron (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2vqoKIy

Power Drill (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2vqrAgW

Rotary Tool (Amazon)
http://amzn.to/2fyV3zw

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