Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread)
Posted by Dan_FolgerTech
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 11, 2015 11:10PM |
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therippa
...To deal with ooze during hotend heatup, use this gcode:
G1 X0 Y0 Z.35 F900;
G1 X25 Y0 Z.15 E5 F225;
G1 X25 Y25 Z5 F3600;
I like this snippet and have added it to my Slic3r settings. I already had something which drew a L-shape to help clear the ooze, but hadn't thought of raising the print head at the end of it. That seems to help more than just drawing it flat on the bed.
See my blog at [moosteria.blogspot.com].
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 02:31AM |
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Just got my kit today and I was super excited because I had the whole weekend free to put it together and start working on calibrating and printing.
Unfortunately my kit was missing the whole pack of printed parts, so I'm just sitting here with an aluminum frame and can't do anything until I hear back from Folger (hopefully they can overnight me the pack on Monday, I assume it's super tiny and light).
Happy birthday to me
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/12/2015 02:31AM by ican3dprintstuff.
Unfortunately my kit was missing the whole pack of printed parts, so I'm just sitting here with an aluminum frame and can't do anything until I hear back from Folger (hopefully they can overnight me the pack on Monday, I assume it's super tiny and light).
Happy birthday to me
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/12/2015 02:31AM by ican3dprintstuff.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 02:47AM |
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I don't know how they package there stuff!? seems like someones is always missing something. They must hire school kids to package the stuff up for kitting.
If it were me id stock all the stuff in separate bins from start to finish. each bin would tell you how many of that item is needed. start at the first bin and go to the last loading in a cart or another bin. Bring that over to a table where they take that bin and box it as a complete set. How hard is that really? I don't mind a few extra screws, but i got a handful of screws I think were never even called for in the instructions.
If it were me id stock all the stuff in separate bins from start to finish. each bin would tell you how many of that item is needed. start at the first bin and go to the last loading in a cart or another bin. Bring that over to a table where they take that bin and box it as a complete set. How hard is that really? I don't mind a few extra screws, but i got a handful of screws I think were never even called for in the instructions.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 06:04AM |
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I don't know how they package there stuff!? seems like someones is always missing something. They must hire school kids to package the stuff up for kitting.
If it were me id stock all the stuff in separate bins from start to finish. each bin would tell you how many of that item is needed. start at the first bin and go to the last loading in a cart or another bin. Bring that over to a table where they take that bin and box it as a complete set. How hard is that really? I don't mind a few extra screws, but i got a handful of screws I think were never even called for in the instructions.
Agreed. Fortunately I was only missing zip ties and a hand full of bolts. I work part time at a hobby shop, so I have a stack of bolts and zip ties readily at hand. No harm done, didn't even contact them about it!
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 06:07AM |
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I did get my first print done last night! I printed a 20x20 block and was drooling on myself the whole time! Simply fascinating! I do need to make some adjustments though, it appears that my belts need to be a little tighter there is some waviness on the sides of the print, also when it printed the top there is some gap between the lines. Otherwise I am ecstatic! Can't wait to print some more stuff! I think the next thing is going to be the LCD mount then on to fun stuff!
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:29AM |
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I did get my first print done last night! I printed a 20x20 block and was drooling on myself the whole time! Simply fascinating! I do need to make some adjustments though, it appears that my belts need to be a little tighter there is some waviness on the sides of the print, also when it printed the top there is some gap between the lines. Otherwise I am ecstatic! Can't wait to print some more stuff! I think the next thing is going to be the LCD mount then on to fun stuff!
are you using the little spring tensioner they give you in the kit for the belt?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:48AM |
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I did get my first print done last night! I printed a 20x20 block and was drooling on myself the whole time! Simply fascinating! I do need to make some adjustments though, it appears that my belts need to be a little tighter there is some waviness on the sides of the print, also when it printed the top there is some gap between the lines. Otherwise I am ecstatic! Can't wait to print some more stuff! I think the next thing is going to be the LCD mount then on to fun stuff!
are you using the little spring tensioner they give you in the kit for the belt?
No. I didn't see anywhere on the build guide for where it went.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 10:33AM |
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im in the same boat. Thats why I decided to take the leap and buy s3d. I didnt want to learn 3 different types of software to print when I know nothing about printing at all! I just took the plunge and I am not regretting it at all. Im having a ball printing and my machine still needs to be better calibrated.
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That's my first project as well. I hope I have the same success! I should know this weekend. In the instructions, they show that the plug for the X axis (instructions call it Z axis.....) is reversed from the Y and Z plugs. I'm assuming that's because the end stop is on the MAX side and the config.h file now reflects that. Am I right?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 04:32PM |
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Have you tried homing your x axis yet? I had problems but figured out how to get it working. Check back on page 49 to see how I did it. I'd get that all set up first before you run anything. After that level your bed and calibrate your y and x axis. Also I found my extruder is reverse and switched the plug around to reverse the motor.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 05:55PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 06:28PM |
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Has anyone tried anything besides ABS or PLA in their printer? I was looking at TPE..... Would I need a different extruder or anything for that?
I've tried PLA/PHA mix and PETG. I wrote up some notes here [moosteria.blogspot.com]. It looks like the temperature requirements for TPE (that's Ninjaflex, right?) should be OK. With a direct extruder it ought to work ok.
See my blog at [moosteria.blogspot.com].
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:21PM |
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Hi i am having trouble calibrating my 2020 does anyone know where i can learn how to calibrate or maybe even tell me on here? Im having an issue where i sent it to print and it send the printer bed all the way to the front away from the extruder, im guess thats due to calibration correct?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:29PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:29PM |
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if you home your y axis does the bed go to the rear until it hits the limit switch?Quote
canny
Hi i am having trouble calibrating my 2020 does anyone know where i can learn how to calibrate or maybe even tell me on here? Im having an issue where i sent it to print and it send the printer bed all the way to the front away from the extruder, im guess thats due to calibration correct?
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:35PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:35PM |
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if you home your y axis does the bed go to the rear until it hits the limit switch?Quote
canny
Hi i am having trouble calibrating my 2020 does anyone know where i can learn how to calibrate or maybe even tell me on here? Im having an issue where i sent it to print and it send the printer bed all the way to the front away from the extruder, im guess thats due to calibration correct?
No it goes all the way to the front and the belt jumps ...
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:40PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:41PM |
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What is the source of the firmware you flashed to RAMPs? If it was FT or therippa, then the end stops and motor directions (with the exception of X and maybe E) should be configured correctly. Try flipping the plug for the Y motor, which will receive it's direction. I didn't need to do this for Y but did for X and E.Quote
canny
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woodknack
if you home your y axis does the bed go to the rear until it hits the limit switch?Quote
canny
Hi i am having trouble calibrating my 2020 does anyone know where i can learn how to calibrate or maybe even tell me on here? Im having an issue where i sent it to print and it send the printer bed all the way to the front away from the extruder, im guess thats due to calibration correct?
No it goes all the way to the front and the belt jumps ...
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:47PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 09:57PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) September 12, 2015 10:00PM |
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check your belt and connections where you ran it into the front of the machine? if everything is unplugged main power and usb power your should be able to manually move your bed . if not check the belt , tentioners , anything mechanical.Quote
canny
still jammed
It moves fine when its off only when told to move does it have an issue
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