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=Improvements=
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'''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.
'''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 Further, the first link also states that the firmware is outdated - outside of hte xmax issue mentioned.


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

Revision as of 05:39, 31 January 2016

Source

Build Results

Build Pictures

Folgertechbuild.jpg

See Folgertech Prusa i3 Google Drive].

Improvements

Note: correction needs to be made based on the top 2 posts here - on end stop plug in location and change in firmware. [2]. This Github note [3] appears to say the same thing. Further, the first link also states that the firmware is outdated - outside of hte xmax issue mentioned.

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

  • Upgrade firmware, including auto bed level with inductive sensor - [4]
  • Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [5]
  • Improvements on Thingiverse - auto level, cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [6]
  • X endstop replacement - [7]

Other Instructionals

  • Reddit thread on building FPi3 - [8]
  • Github Community Folgertech Prusa i3 documentation - [9]. No alignment procedure mentioned.