Folgertech Kit
Contents
Build Instructions According to Module-Based Design
Source of Kit
- See [1]
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
See Folgertech Prusa i3 OSE Google Drive.
Build Review
- See copious data points in the spreadsheet at Data Collection
Improvements
Resolved
- 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 - [3] and [4]
- Bluetooth support - [5] and [6]
- Anti-backlash nut case and belt tensioner - [7]
- Cable chain, endstop improvements, etc. - [8] and [9]
- 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).
- 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]
