My filament holder is usually next to the printer. I printed filament guide using 3d model from Thingverse. The guide clips to upper frame. Without guide filament is all over the place. I used PLA filament. I recommend it. It's a good upgrade. Link for filament guide 3d model:
Click here
The filament holder which came with Anet A8 is a little bit sketchy. Filament roll center hole is much bigger than the threaded rod diameter. Filament roll hangs on the threaded rod and because that filament can't move smoothly. There are many different ways to fix it. You can print new filament holder parts or make it from other materials like I did. At first I thought about printing new parts, but it would take long time to do it and I didn't have enough filament. Then I found a piece of aluminum which fitted inside filament roll center hole. Then I glued some rubber pieces on it to prevent slipping. Filament moves now smoothly, but make it even better you can use some bearings too.
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3D printed upgrades
My filament holder is usually next to the printer. I printed filament guide using 3d model from Thingverse. The guide clips to upper frame. Without guide filament is all over the place. I used PLA filament. I recommend it. It's a good upgrade. Link for filament guide 3d model: Click here
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