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) May 26, 2015 10:45AM |
@Dan, I assumed each end stop would take 2 M3-10mm screw with nylon nut. I've kind of guessed how to put the end point. I've placed the Y axis one close to the stepper motor, z axis one next to the power supply, and the x axis one on the right side. I think that those positions are probably not the right ones because I only get around 150-160mm on the Y axis, maybe I need to move the X axis assembly back a or forward a little bit.
I am really happy with the kit, I find it to be very complete. Was able to get decent print pretty quickly, I ran into an issue where the belt wasn't tight enough so i printed few belt tensioners, and then i ran into an issue where i didn't tie the Y axis gear strong enough and it was skipping a little.
I'm attaching few pictures.
I am really happy with the kit, I find it to be very complete. Was able to get decent print pretty quickly, I ran into an issue where the belt wasn't tight enough so i printed few belt tensioners, and then i ran into an issue where i didn't tie the Y axis gear strong enough and it was skipping a little.
I'm attaching few pictures.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 26, 2015 04:23PM |
I'm expecting my printer will be here by Wednesday and I can begin the build! 
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 26, 2015 04:54PM |
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I'm expecting my printer will be here by Wednesday and I can begin the build!
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
I got my borosilicate glass from McMaster-Carr. 8"x8"x1/8". I just went on the general consensus that borosilicate was the best choice.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 26, 2015 05:34PM |
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markts
I'm expecting my printer will be here by Wednesday and I can begin the build!
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
I got my borosilicate glass from McMaster-Carr. 8"x8"x1/8". I just went on the general consensus that borosilicate was the best choice.
Thanks, I did see that suggestion. Since Folger Tech specified the local hardware store glass, I was hoping to avoid the $25+ piece of borosilicate.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 26, 2015 07:37PM |
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markts
I'm expecting my printer will be here by Wednesday and I can begin the build!
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
I got a box of 6 polished edge, 12" x 12" 3 mm mirror tiles at Home Depot for $13 CAD. Can't beat that price and they seem more than sturdy enough.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 27, 2015 09:27AM |
WOOHOO!! I got my 1st semi-successful print last night. There are a few layers that look 'burnt', so I'm guessing I may have been a little warm on the extruder temp. I don't recall print settings, I'm at work currently. I'll post some pictures in a bit. 
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 27, 2015 10:17AM |
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markts
I'm expecting my printer will be here by Wednesday and I can begin the build!
Can you recommend a thickness/type of 8x8 glass to get from Lowes/Home Depot? I've read about people having problems with some of them cracking depending on what you get.
I got a box of 6 polished edge, 12" x 12" 3 mm mirror tiles at Home Depot for $13 CAD. Can't beat that price and they seem more than sturdy enough.
This sounds like a plan.
And those sneaky people at Folger Tech printed the mailing label for the printer Monday night, but didn't ship it yesterday. Looks they shipped my filament and it will be here today though.
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 27, 2015 02:50PM |
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markts
And those sneaky people at Folger Tech printed the mailing label for the printer Monday night, but didn't ship it yesterday. Looks they shipped my filament and it will be here today though.
Monday was a holiday, no UPS or USPS. If we were really sneaky, we would have found a way to ship it.
>D
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) May 27, 2015 05:48PM |
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markts
And those sneaky people at Folger Tech printed the mailing label for the printer Monday night, but didn't ship it yesterday. Looks they shipped my filament and it will be here today though.
Monday was a holiday, no UPS or USPS. If we were really sneaky, we would have found a way to ship it.
>D
No, I was impressed a label was created on the holiday, Dan!
But then Tuesday and now Wednesday have come and gone, and the package (with the label) is still in NH. I'm just being overly anxious to get started on the build - this is very exciting to me and my son.
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It's the other way round for me: my printer kit has shipped and should arrive tomorrow, but my filament has a label and hasn't shipped. Both labels were printed on Monday (which was a holiday, so let's give Dan and John a break!).
No doubt! I'll try to be more patient.
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