Folger Tech Kossel Delta 2020 Full 3D Printer Kit w/Auto-Level
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Re: Folger Tech Kossel Delta 2020 Full 3D Printer Kit w/Auto-Level January 20, 2016 12:35AM |
Nothing but fuzz balls, or filament balling up on the head of the nozzle.
Is this the correct method?
Ive done this, but I'm not sure if the inductive probe is causing the nozzle to be too far away still somehow during printing.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/20/2016 12:37AM by EvilBetty.
Is this the correct method?
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Getting the nozzle height above the bed at z=0 right is critical for first layer adhesion. If in doubt, heat up the bed, put the nozzle at x=100 y=100, then lower the nozzle until it grips a piece of standard 80gsm paper against the bed not too loosely. Then do G92 Z0, then print.
Ive done this, but I'm not sure if the inductive probe is causing the nozzle to be too far away still somehow during printing.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/20/2016 12:37AM by EvilBetty.
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Re: Folger Tech Kossel Delta 2020 Full 3D Printer Kit w/Auto-Level January 20, 2016 03:26AM |
Success!
Had to raise the pre-heat temp to 215 deg C.
Still having some problems with filament leaking in strands during preheat, usually curling up into the side of the nozzle. Any suggestions for dealing with that? Was happening even at 205c,
Had to raise the pre-heat temp to 215 deg C.
Still having some problems with filament leaking in strands during preheat, usually curling up into the side of the nozzle. Any suggestions for dealing with that? Was happening even at 205c,
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Re: Folger Tech Kossel Delta 2020 Full 3D Printer Kit w/Auto-Level January 26, 2016 05:04AM |
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Try to load this Repetier firmware [forums.reprap.org]
It's pre-configured for FT Kossel.
I tried using that one yesterday, and again just now. It won't compile for me. Here is the error I get in arduino when I try to verify it:
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sketch\libraries\twi.c:1:17: fatal error: twi.c: No such file or directory
#include
^
compilation terminated.
exit status 1
Error compiling.
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Sorry if I'm missing something simple. It's been a while since I've been so humbled by a piece of equipment. It's maddening.
I had the same problem. I saved it to a new location / directory then it compiled fine.
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Re: Folger Tech Kossel Delta 2020 Full 3D Printer Kit w/Auto-Level January 29, 2016 08:56AM |
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I work in a machine shop and just checked it against a gauge. It has an M6 X 1.0 thread.
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Does anyone know what the thread size is for the push in fitting on the Folgertech stock hotend.
Thanks
By any chance do you know what the push fit thread size is for the fitting for the extruder is? Or are they the same size? I need to replace mine.
I have to assume you're talking about this:
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Did you proceed with your purchase, and if so how was your experience.?
I may have more "purchasing" experience than most people here as I have built three of these and am working on converting a fourth to have a Ø12" build plate.
You can tell that Folgertech is a fledgling, small scale company. The quality and consistency of the product coming from them is not great. It's not bad, but it's not the best either. They 3D print some of the components (the end effector plate, the induction probe holder and the components that guide on the rails) and those components are of the most questionable quality.
I have had all of the end effector plates split (delaminate) as well as some of the guide rail pieces, and have had various other components arrive with really poor build quality. It seems to be hit or miss. They also changed to either melamine or phenolic for the laser cut parts (heat bed and power supply supports) for a while and they were dirty and smelly. They have since changed back to the acrylic versions which are much nicer.
I have replaced all the effector plates with the aluminum versions that they offer, and that's been a great help (albeit at a $25 cost). They always give you extra hardware in the kits, so that's not an issue and they seem to be trying to update their instructions (though they could be better).
Delivery times for me (living one UPS day away) have usually been pretty good, never having to wait more than 10 business days to receive the parts I've ordered (and I've placed several orders for components as well as kits) and usually it's much less, probably around a week.
Support is hit or miss. The very first kit ordered had the incorrect heat bed in it (square instead of circle) and that was immediately rectified. I asked a question about some of the printed components not fitting correctly and received a "just modify them to make them fit" response. The last support question I sent was in regards to one of the aluminum effector plates not fitting properly with one of the extruder heat sinks that I had just purchased. I never received any reply whatsoever regarding that one and the fitment issue (of two aluminum machined parts) shows a systemic lack of quality control. They either don't seem to be purchasing components that they designed themselves (because if they were, they would have the correct tolerancing on them as to avoid this problem), or they are and their supplier is crap or their quality department (if they even have one) isn't doing their job.
If you're mechanically inclined and can figure things out on your own (and with the help of google and forums like this one), then you should be fine. If you expect a kit that just "goes together perfectly and will run straight out of the box" then this kit isn't for you. You're not buying a $10k 3D printer, you're getting a $350 kit.
P.S. Don't forget to buy some filament because all you get with the kit is about enough to print one small cube.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/29/2016 10:47AM by Legrand.
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