From 7efffc15481427fb9f94e41e7746482eb299c549 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Steven Gotthardt <Steven.Gotthardt@microchip.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:47:30 -0700
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update Anet A8 default values from my Anet A8 experience
---
Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h | 8 +++++---
1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
index df9cf1a4790..ae7d0fa14e8 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
@@ -137,7 +137,8 @@
#define EXTRUDERS 1
// Generally expected filament diameter (1.75, 2.85, 3.0, ...). Used for Volumetric, Filament Width Sensor, etc.
-#define DEFAULT_NOMINAL_FILAMENT_DIA 3.0
+// The Anet A8 original extruder is designed for 1.75mm
+#define DEFAULT_NOMINAL_FILAMENT_DIA 1.75
// For Cyclops or any "multi-extruder" that shares a single nozzle.
//#define SINGLENOZZLE
@@ -424,8 +425,9 @@
// It also enables the M302 command to set the minimum extrusion temperature
// or to allow moving the extruder regardless of the hotend temperature.
// *** IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO LEAVE THIS OPTION ENABLED! ***
+// A temp of 160 guards against false tripping when the extruder fan kicks on.
#define PREVENT_COLD_EXTRUSION
-#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 170
+#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 160
// This option prevents a single extrusion longer than EXTRUDE_MAXLENGTH.
// Note that for Bowden Extruders a too-small value here may prevent loading.
@@ -535,7 +537,7 @@
* Override with M92
* X, Y, Z, E0 [, E1[, E2[, E3[, E4]]]]
*/
-#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 100, 100, 400, 95 }
+#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT { 100, 100, 400, 100 }
/**
* Default Max Feed Rate (mm/s)
From 2511e869e2f2be925ca021902399cd31b05eae5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Scott Lahteine <thinkyhead@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:18:55 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update Configuration.h
---
Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h | 3 +--
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-)
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
index ae7d0fa14e8..a54d83e368e 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Anet/A8/Configuration.h
@@ -425,9 +425,8 @@
// It also enables the M302 command to set the minimum extrusion temperature
// or to allow moving the extruder regardless of the hotend temperature.
// *** IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO LEAVE THIS OPTION ENABLED! ***
-// A temp of 160 guards against false tripping when the extruder fan kicks on.
#define PREVENT_COLD_EXTRUSION
-#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 160
+#define EXTRUDE_MINTEMP 160 // 160 guards against false tripping when the extruder fan kicks on.
// This option prevents a single extrusion longer than EXTRUDE_MAXLENGTH.
// Note that for Bowden Extruders a too-small value here may prevent loading.