Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 05:16PM |
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UltiFix
I have the printer coming, and once I get the printer up and running i will move my endstop to the left (With an upgraded adapter), but currently I have no idea where to put the endstop on the right.Quote
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sonnylowe
This is great advice, maybe we should add a trouble shooting section to the Wikia Page!?!?
I think would be a huge benefit to have a definitive build guide and configuration.h that the majority agree on that we can point people to (here and from the wiki), that way everyone will have the same setup and same config starting out. E.g. Endstops on Min and Stepper cables all connected the same way round.
That should help with 90% of the problems people seem to be having.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 06:35PM |
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UltiFix
I have the printer coming, and once I get the printer up and running i will move my endstop to the left (With an upgraded adapter), but currently I have no idea where to put the endstop on the right.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 06:45PM |
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sonnylowe
As far as printing a mount, once you find one you like you might be able to find a local printing service at 3Dhubs There are three with-in 20 miles of me
Many people here are using the E3D Hotends with the FT Direct Drive setup, so you should be able to get some advice, or maybe the search in my sig can find it for you!?!?
E3D now offers all their Hotend assembled, although I'm not sure Filastruder would have them yet!?!?
I would also be happy to print a mount for you and send it to you, I would just need to know which one you wanted...
Sonny
Thanks Sonny!
I took the plunge and ordered the E3D Lite6 kit from Filastruder - got the tracking number already (would be cool if it made it on Saturday, but that's wishful thinking). I'm hoping I can get the old hot end working enough to print animoose's mount for the E3D. It looks like that's all I need to get started? Then when I get it going I'll look into a fan mount. Thanks guys!
"Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, January 23, 2016"
Woo hoo! I've got some work to do to get the mount for it printed. It looks like the assembly of the hot end isn't insignificant either (I didn't see the assembled version Sonny).
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 06:59PM |
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sonnylowe
As far as printing a mount, once you find one you like you might be able to find a local printing service at 3Dhubs There are three with-in 20 miles of me
Many people here are using the E3D Hotends with the FT Direct Drive setup, so you should be able to get some advice, or maybe the search in my sig can find it for you!?!?
E3D now offers all their Hotend assembled, although I'm not sure Filastruder would have them yet!?!?
I would also be happy to print a mount for you and send it to you, I would just need to know which one you wanted...
Sonny
Thanks Sonny!
I took the plunge and ordered the E3D Lite6 kit from Filastruder - got the tracking number already (would be cool if it made it on Saturday, but that's wishful thinking). I'm hoping I can get the old hot end working enough to print animoose's mount for the E3D. It looks like that's all I need to get started? Then when I get it going I'll look into a fan mount. Thanks guys!
"Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, January 23, 2016"
Woo hoo! I've got some work to do to get the mount for it printed. It looks like the assembly of the hot end isn't insignificant either (I didn't see the assembled version Sonny).
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 07:08PM |
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sonnylowe
As far as printing a mount, once you find one you like you might be able to find a local printing service at 3Dhubs There are three with-in 20 miles of me
Many people here are using the E3D Hotends with the FT Direct Drive setup, so you should be able to get some advice, or maybe the search in my sig can find it for you!?!?
E3D now offers all their Hotend assembled, although I'm not sure Filastruder would have them yet!?!?
I would also be happy to print a mount for you and send it to you, I would just need to know which one you wanted...
Sonny
Thanks Sonny!
I took the plunge and ordered the E3D Lite6 kit from Filastruder - got the tracking number already (would be cool if it made it on Saturday, but that's wishful thinking). I'm hoping I can get the old hot end working enough to print animoose's mount for the E3D. It looks like that's all I need to get started? Then when I get it going I'll look into a fan mount. Thanks guys!
"Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, January 23, 2016"
Woo hoo! I've got some work to do to get the mount for it printed. It looks like the assembly of the hot end isn't insignificant either (I didn't see the assembled version Sonny).
Very cool, I know you'll love it!!!
I don't think FIlastruder has them yet...but HERE THEY ARE
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 07:09PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 07:18PM |
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I have a question, if we heat the bed to get the parts to stick then we blow a fan on the part as we print to cool it couldn't we turn the heat off after the part is well underway ?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 21, 2016 08:20PM |
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nobrakes
My 3d view and slicer views are blank and after reading the Repeiter website I suspect the video card in my old computer is not up to the task, can anyone suggest an inexpensive video card that will work?
Thanks
I had a problem with the on board video with my Dell Optiplex 760 not working with Repetier or Pronterface. The error I got was "552: UserWarning: Could not set vsync; unsupported extension". I bought a EVGA 200 GeForce 210 from Newegg. It solved my problems and works on my small form factor PC even though the power supply doesn't meet the specs the card calls for. Here's a link to the card.
Newegg GeForce 210
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 06:20AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 08:18AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 08:19AM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 08:33AM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 09:10AM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 10:30AM |
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upgrading the hot end to a e3d v6 is the best thing I've done to my printer.... didn't go with the light version. had to modify the ft molded black part to make it work.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 10:33AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 11:03AM |
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UltiFix
I have the printer coming, and once I get the printer up and running i will move my endstop to the left (With an upgraded adapter), but currently I have no idea where to put the endstop on the right.Quote
Boffster
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sonnylowe
This is great advice, maybe we should add a trouble shooting section to the Wikia Page!?!?
I think would be a huge benefit to have a definitive build guide and configuration.h that the majority agree on that we can point people to (here and from the wiki), that way everyone will have the same setup and same config starting out. E.g. Endstops on Min and Stepper cables all connected the same way round.
That should help with 90% of the problems people seem to be having.
upgrading the hot end to a e3d v6 is the best thing I've done to my printer.... didn't go with the light version. had to modify the ft molded black part to make it work.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 11:48AM |
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UltiFix
I have the printer coming, and once I get the printer up and running i will move my endstop to the left (With an upgraded adapter), but currently I have no idea where to put the endstop on the right.Quote
Boffster
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sonnylowe
This is great advice, maybe we should add a trouble shooting section to the Wikia Page!?!?
I think would be a huge benefit to have a definitive build guide and configuration.h that the majority agree on that we can point people to (here and from the wiki), that way everyone will have the same setup and same config starting out. E.g. Endstops on Min and Stepper cables all connected the same way round.
That should help with 90% of the problems people seem to be having.
upgrading the hot end to a e3d v6 is the best thing I've done to my printer.... didn't go with the light version. had to modify the ft molded black part to make it work.
That's really hanging low! How much vertical height did you lose?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 12:54PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 01:35PM |
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srcga
This is my x-carriage with e3d v6 as it sits now. I changed the mounting points of the stepper motor like everyone else (bottom holes instead of top)
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 02:52PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 03:05PM |
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Can someone provide a quick list of some of the advantages of the e3d v6? I am printing exclusively with ABS and am pretty happy with stock results thus far, but there is certainly room for improvement in places. Thanks!
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therippa
Nice extruder
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 04:26PM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
Saw it was published. Might have to wait to see the Gen2, what do you personally think will be the best option ofr those of use that won't be casing ours.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 04:30PM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
It will be interesting to see how the offset belt performs. If there is ANY slop in the carriage allowing it to 'twist', I can see it affecting the print quality. Your designs are such an improvement over the rod/bearing system!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 05:49PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 08:40PM |
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UltiFix
Printer is supposed to be here monday! Wahoo!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 10:43PM |
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sonnylowe
For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
It will be interesting to see how the offset belt performs. If there is ANY slop in the carriage allowing it to 'twist', I can see it affecting the print quality. Your designs are such an improvement over the rod/bearing system!
I agree completely, slop in the gantry will be much more noticeable with the offset belt, however I think the V-Slot system will handle it with no problem. I wouldn't even consider it if I were still running the old bearings and rods
Thanks fore the praise, it is greatly appreciated!!
Sonny
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 22, 2016 11:25PM |
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Ebay is awesome, I sold my first thing and got a 50 dollar coupon for it!Quote
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For those interested, I just published the X-Axis (Gen-1) upgrade to THINGI
Big thanks to the therippa for his comments and remixes.
I have also updated the Wikia page.
I have the X-Axis Gen-2 running on my printer and love the setup, so smooth and so compact. Although it works great for a Bowden Hotend, I am trying to come up with a suitable design for a Direct Drive Extruder for those of you not using a Bowden. Hope to have it completed in the week or so and will publish it then!?!?
Side note:
I will be installing Y-Axis Gen-2 this weekend, it utilizes an offset belt which I hope will allow the Y-main rail to cut the same length as the frame support rails which would allow an enclosure if desired.
It will be interesting to see how the offset belt performs. If there is ANY slop in the carriage allowing it to 'twist', I can see it affecting the print quality. Your designs are such an improvement over the rod/bearing system!
I agree completely, slop in the gantry will be much more noticeable with the offset belt, however I think the V-Slot system will handle it with no problem. I wouldn't even consider it if I were still running the old bearings and rods
Thanks fore the praise, it is greatly appreciated!!
Sonny
It was seriously meant. You should think about offering that as an upgrade kit for the 2020. You wouldn't have the liability issues. People would jump at a smooth running, quiet system instead of the ballsy rattling many have. It's a natural for EBay. Of all things, I made some replacement sliders for Jeep electric window systems to use instead of buying a new apparatus. I've sold 3 sets so far at $25 a set.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 23, 2016 11:56AM |
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sonnylowe
As far as printing a mount, once you find one you like you might be able to find a local printing service at 3Dhubs There are three with-in 20 miles of me
Many people here are using the E3D Hotends with the FT Direct Drive setup, so you should be able to get some advice, or maybe the search in my sig can find it for you!?!?
E3D now offers all their Hotend assembled, although I'm not sure Filastruder would have them yet!?!?
I would also be happy to print a mount for you and send it to you, I would just need to know which one you wanted...
Sonny
Thanks Sonny!
I took the plunge and ordered the E3D Lite6 kit from Filastruder - got the tracking number already (would be cool if it made it on Saturday, but that's wishful thinking). I'm hoping I can get the old hot end working enough to print animoose's mount for the E3D. It looks like that's all I need to get started? Then when I get it going I'll look into a fan mount. Thanks guys!
"Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, January 23, 2016"
Woo hoo! I've got some work to do to get the mount for it printed. It looks like the assembly of the hot end isn't insignificant either (I didn't see the assembled version Sonny).
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 23, 2016 12:06PM |
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sonnylowe
As far as printing a mount, once you find one you like you might be able to find a local printing service at 3Dhubs There are three with-in 20 miles of me
Many people here are using the E3D Hotends with the FT Direct Drive setup, so you should be able to get some advice, or maybe the search in my sig can find it for you!?!?
E3D now offers all their Hotend assembled, although I'm not sure Filastruder would have them yet!?!?
I would also be happy to print a mount for you and send it to you, I would just need to know which one you wanted...
Sonny
Thanks Sonny!
I took the plunge and ordered the E3D Lite6 kit from Filastruder - got the tracking number already (would be cool if it made it on Saturday, but that's wishful thinking). I'm hoping I can get the old hot end working enough to print animoose's mount for the E3D. It looks like that's all I need to get started? Then when I get it going I'll look into a fan mount. Thanks guys!
"Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, January 23, 2016"
Woo hoo! I've got some work to do to get the mount for it printed. It looks like the assembly of the hot end isn't insignificant either (I didn't see the assembled version Sonny).
Bugger. "Expected delivery" is still today but at last update it's still in Georgia.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) January 23, 2016 12:13PM |
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