In this video, I am talking about how to install a lcd upgrade to the Anet A8 for easier usage and much nicer graphics display. You will find all links to the parts needed and also links to the STL files on Thingiverse in the description below.

*** Get the Anet A8 here
Amazon:
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Gearbest:
https://www.gearbest.com/3dprinters...

*** Hardware parts

LCD Display 12864 (same as in Anet A6)
Amazon:
https://amzn.to/2DU49jb
Gearbest:
https://www.gearbest.com/3dprinterp...

Longer Display cables (2 needed)
https://amzn.to/2V3ZUZ5

M3 (metric) screws 10mm (set with different sizes)
https://amzn.to/2V2FJe1

*** Thingiverse STL links

Anet LCD 12864 Case
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:226...

*** Marlin Firmware installation and config changes for the 12864 display

Marlin Firmware
https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin

How to install the latest version of the Marlin firmware to your printer
   • How to install Marlin firmware 1.1.9 ...  

Remember to install the U8Glib library in your Arduino IDE
This can be done by going to the menu "SketchInclude LibraryManage Libraries" and then searching for U8Glib in the searchbox. Then click on the U8glib entry and hit the "Install" button.

Enable line numbers in the Arduino IDE by going to the menu "FilePreferences" and then check the "Display line numbers" checkbox. Hit "OK".

Open the Marlin.ino project and then click on the "Configuration.h" tab to edit the configuration file.
First got to approx. line #1573 (may be a bit different depending on your version of the firmware). Comment out the line "#define ZONESTAR_LCD" by using double slashes // in front of the line.

Then got to line #1755 and uncomment the setting "#define ANET_FULL_GRAPHICS_LCD".

Save the file and then upload the firmware to your printer

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