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=Build Instructions According to Module-Based Design=
=Source of Kit=
=Source of Kit=


*See [http://folgertech.com/products/folger-tech-reprap-2020-prusa-i3-full-aluminum-3d-printer-kit]
*See [http://folgertech.com/products/folger-tech-reprap-2020-prusa-i3-full-aluminum-3d-printer-kit]


=Build Instructions=
=Build Instructions from Folgertech=
*https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B9b1NbuMK524fldIWWVCa0xfSXAtZmttcDhrbjBMeFNWcENBdVUzWnhtWDZ2YWdHVXpoUXM&usp=drive_web
These contain details, but procedures are inefficient and not in the same order as should happen in a swarm [[XM]] build. These are modified for the OSE case, though individual details are still relevant.
*Folgertech's Google Drive - [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B9b1NbuMK524fldIWWVCa0xfSXAtZmttcDhrbjBMeFNWcENBdVUzWnhtWDZ2YWdHVXpoUXM&usp=drive_web]


=Build Results=
=Build Results=
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[[Image:folgertechbuild.jpg|700px]]
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See [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B7pE5Y9PpJCXZDFNeW5PZkx6YkU Folgertech Prusa i3 Google Drive]].
See [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B7pE5Y9PpJCXZDFNeW5PZkx6YkU Folgertech Prusa i3 OSE Google Drive].
 
=Build Review=
*See copious data points in the spreadsheet at [[Data Collection]]


=Improvements=
=Improvements=
The main improvement that we will make is adding automatic bed leveling.


#'''Note: correction needs to be made based on the top 2 posts here - on end stop plug in location and change in firmware. [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?406,512329,569248#msg-569248]. This Github note [https://github.com/therippa/Marlin] appears to say the same thing. Further, the first link also states that the firmware is outdated - outside of hte xmax issue mentioned.
== Resolved ==
#Upgrade firmware, including auto bed level with inductive sensor - [http://www.tested.com/tech/3d-printing/561787-testing-folger-tech-2020-i3-3d-printer/]
#Automatic bed leveling. See [[Research_On_Inductive_Proximity_Sensors]] and [[Tobbens_Adding_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor_Log]].
#Y-carriage bearing holders with 1mm more space for bearings. See [[File:3xmetali3standoff2_1mmExtraAlongLinBearing.stl]].
 
== Wish List ==
#SD support - [http://reprap.org/wiki/Sdramps] and [http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.php/SD_for_RAMPS]
#Bluetooth support - [http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4#BT_Extension] and [http://reprap.org/wiki/Jy-mcu]
#Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:694575]
#Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:694575]
#Improvements on Thingiverse - auto level, cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [http://www.thingiverse.com/QuadBert/collections/folger-tech-2020-prusa-i3/]
#Cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [http://www.thingiverse.com/QuadBert/collections/folger-tech-2020-prusa-i3/] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1225266]
#X endstop replacement - [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1225266]
#Libre sensor and fan brackets for Folgertech Prusa found [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:671600 here]. Our copy of the same files: [[File:Induction_Sensor_Fan_Bracket_for_Folgertech_Prusa.zip]]. Also see [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1201050 elkayem's solution on thingiverse]. Print in heat resistant material (not PLA).
#X-carriage with space for 1mm longer linear bearings and easier and more straight belt mounting


==Candidates For Improvement Resolution==
=Other Instructionals=
#Customized firmware found [https://github.com/cyberkni/Marlin-Folger2020i3 here].


=Other Instructionals=
*Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [https://www.reddit.com/r/Reprap/comments/42vpku/i_recently_ordered_a_folgertech_prusa_i3_2020_and/]
*Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [https://www.reddit.com/r/Reprap/comments/42vpku/i_recently_ordered_a_folgertech_prusa_i3_2020_and/]
*Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [https://github.com/cyberkni/FolgertechManuals/blob/master/2020i3/README.md]. No alignment procedure mentioned.
*Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [https://github.com/cyberkni/FolgertechManuals/blob/master/2020i3/README.md]. No alignment procedure mentioned.
*Extensive list on Folgertech Prusa i3 2020 resources - [https://github.com/vonnieda/FolgerTech-Prusa-i3/wiki/RepRap-Forum-Thread-Resources]
*Build videos - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeMdlmlLkOdeoIw7B0-8DTWRjz8Nn1hnL]
*Wikia page - [http://folgertech.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page]
*The Folgertech Drive source itself is updated - [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9b1NbuMK524M1JFM0IyNm4xOHc&usp=drive_web]


=Software/Firmware=
=Software=
*'''Firmware''' - Marlin, uploaded via Arduino IDE interface. Firmware is used to only communicate with software, to interpret g-code as related to the geometry of the 3D Printer - for example delta vs. right angle configuration.
*'''Software''' - on host computer - Repetier. Calls upon Slic3r for slicing strategy. Appears to control various 3D Printer parameters.
:*What settings are adjusted in the firmware, and what settings are adjusted in the software?
*Note that firmware may have to be updated based on the specifics of the 3D printer. So for example, we may not be able to use the same Marlin as [[Prusa i3 Marlin]] - so we download one version already set for ours -  [[Folgertech 2020 Prusa i3 Marlin]]. (it turned out that most of the motors were reversed in this firmware compared to original build from the Folgertech instructional, and the x endstop had to be changed from its position of MIN to MAX as in the Improvements section above.
*Marlin is one option for firmware. Others are Repetier Firmware, RepRap Firmware, Teacup, Franklin.
==Reprap Wiki Page on Gcode==
It's the best, but it sucks regarding modularity concepts. - http://reprap.org/wiki/Gcode


=Test Workflow=
See [[3D Printer Software]]
Installed Repetier. Dragged it to the sidebar after installing via commandline, so clicking on the Repetier icon opened up Repetier.


Repetier kept crashing (apparently due to bad baud rate setting) se we switched to Cura, Lulzbot edition, which did not crash but allowed no settings to be changed. So we went to Pronterface as the most robust solution, which did not crash and allowed the baud rate to be changed. By this testing, Pronterface is thus our default choice, based on best initial performance.
=Links=
*[[Prusa i3 Build Optimization]]
*[[XM Prusa i3 Procedure]]
*[[Tobbens_Folgertech_Kit_Unboxing_Log]]


So back to Pronterface. After installing on the Desktop, and going into its directory and running it by typing in Terminal:  ./pronterface.py (can't run .py by double clicking itt) (see to the right).


[[Image:pronterface2.jpg|thumb|Raw Pronterface 3D printing interface after running, prior to connecting a 3D printer.]]
[[Category: D3D]]
 
[[Category:Folgertech Prusa i3]]
*Pronterface has a Gcode command line that allows you to provide commands. For example, it has a special code for cold extrusion - ie, bypassing thermal requirement for testing the extruder.
 
=Links=
*[[XM Prusa i3 Procedure]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 15 March 2017

Build Instructions According to Module-Based Design

Source of Kit

Build Instructions from Folgertech

These contain details, but procedures are inefficient and not in the same order as should happen in a swarm XM build. These are modified for the OSE case, though individual details are still relevant.

  • Folgertech's Google Drive - [2]

Build Results

Build Pictures

Folgertechbuild.jpg

See Folgertech Prusa i3 OSE Google Drive.

Build Review

Improvements

Resolved

  1. Automatic bed leveling. See Research_On_Inductive_Proximity_Sensors and Tobbens_Adding_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor_Log.
  2. Y-carriage bearing holders with 1mm more space for bearings. See File:3xmetali3standoff2 1mmExtraAlongLinBearing.stl.

Wish List

  1. SD support - [3] and [4]
  2. Bluetooth support - [5] and [6]
  3. Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [7]
  4. Cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [8] and [9]
  5. Libre sensor and fan brackets for Folgertech Prusa found here. Our copy of the same files: File:Induction Sensor Fan Bracket for Folgertech Prusa.zip. Also see elkayem's solution on thingiverse. Print in heat resistant material (not PLA).
  6. X-carriage with space for 1mm longer linear bearings and easier and more straight belt mounting

Other Instructionals

  • Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [10]
  • Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [11]. No alignment procedure mentioned.
  • Extensive list on Folgertech Prusa i3 2020 resources - [12]
  • Build videos - [13]
  • Wikia page - [14]
  • The Folgertech Drive source itself is updated - [15]

Software

See 3D Printer Software

Links

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