Fix Anet A8 3D printer motor & limited switch issues

1. Anet A8 motor issue.

If the motor has problem, you can test Anet A8's motor to see what's the matter:

For example:

Before exchange, the Anet A8:

● X Pos.Fast, X motor is abnormal.

● Y Pos.Fast, Y motor is good.

After Changing X, Y motor connection:

● X Pos.Fast, Y motor is abnormal. Y Pos.Fast, X motor is good - you need to relace a mainboard.

● X Pos.Fast, Y motor is good. Y Pos.Fast, X motor is abnormal - you need to replace X motor.

2. Anet A8 limited switch issue.

For limited switch issue, you need to do limited switch test:

Before exchange:

● Choose X Pos.Fast, test X limited switch: abnormal

● Choose Y Pos.Fast, test Y limited switch: normal

After exchange:

● If you choose X Pos.Fast, test Y Limited Switch is abnormal or choose Y Pos.Fast and test X limited switch is normal - you need to replace a mainboard.

● If you choose X Pos.Fast, test Y limited switch is normal or choose Y Pos.Fast and test X limited switch is abnormal - you need to replace a limited switch.

Note: You can use same method to test other limited switch as well.

For GearBest customers: If you purchased the Anet 3D printer from our GearBest website and still have problems on Anet A8 after reading this handy guide, please contact our Support Center for further help.