folgertech ft 5 3d printer

While using the Anycubic Ultrabase on my Folgertech FT-5 R2, I discovered that some filaments tend to stick extremely well, often too well, on the Ultrabase. Consequently, I sought a rapid solution to remove the Ultrabase and simply turn it around...

Print Settings: Printer: Folgertech FT-5 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: I used .2 layer height Infill: I used 20% but recommend 50% and up. Notes: Parts are designed to have the mating flanges as flat as possible, so orient the lower half...

**UPDATE: This part has been completely redesigned and the newer version should be used instead, as it uses less plastic, offers more rigid mounting, and looks better.** The purpose of this part (usually three or four in quantity) is to lift the bed...

I've printed enough of these things that I'm pretty sure they'll work well however I don't actually have them installed yet. I thought I had misplaced the 2nd half of the cable chain during my FT-5 build so I designed a replacement. I ended up not...

Need to fabricate one crossmember, two thumb nuts, and two uprights. ...The existing M5 bolts and T-nuts in the stock FT-5 can be utilized to mount them securely, one on each side.

Printer Settings Printer: Folger Tech FT-5 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: I used course resolution for speed but any will work Infill: I used 100% Post-Printing Trim and fit as needed, press bases over printer baseplate cap screw heads, slide...

... it prints easily without any special settings. The topless versions print fine without supports on both the FT-5 and Folger Prusa i3. ... White link is PLA printed on a Folger Prusa i3 in 2020, while blue and yellow are PETG printed on an FT-5.

... The insets for the 3mm nylock nuts and through holes for screws are generously sized in their tolerances, so you should have no issues printing this with a fresh FT-5 build (well, you shouldn't) and still be able to insert nuts, have holes line up.

I've Come Up With a Simple Solution to Keep Your Spool Rolling on the Stock Folgertech FT5 (and R2) Spool Hanger Bracket.\r\n\r\nThis Thing Was Made with Tinkercad. ...Edit It Online at Https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fHvKaNAbz9p

... I thought I had misplaced the 2nd half of the cable chain during my FT-5 build so I designed a replacement. ... I ended up not needing to use it however these links attach to the stock ones appropriately and appear to have the same range of motion.

During assembly of my friend's FT-5 I developed several assembly aids that I thought others might find incredibly helpful. Y_Axis_Spacer - this part installs such that it connects the Y linear rail bar to the X frame bar at exactly 28mm spacing as...

We need half an inch PVC pipe for printing.\nThe standard spool design of this 3D printer is a thing of the past. This outdated design reduces the resistance the spool provides when the extruder pulls plastic through. ...It also doesn't get tangled up...

I simply use a 100mm extrusion profile cover that fits seamlessly into the 3D Builder software on Windows 10, allowing for easy cutting when necessary. ...The sleek design also provides a tidy way to conceal my cables, resulting in a visually appealing...

This piece was designed to provide a more secure mounting system for the Extruder assembly on direct-drive Folgertech FT series printers, addressing major flaws in the original design. Notably, it replaces metal nuts and bolts with plastic clips to...

This piece was created to give more solid mounting to the Extruder assembly on direct-drive Folgertech FT series printers. In addition, it corrects some major problems with the original design. Specifically, it mounts the gantry board with plastic...

Mount the FT-5 and FT-6 for Quad Fusion with M3D's Quad Fusion. Who wouldn't want to print in four colors? ...Get yours from https://store.printm3d.com/products/quadfusion-print-head?variant=21114220904526 today!

A Protective Enclosure, or Roof System, for Folgertech FT-5 3D Printer. My main intention was to eliminate the cable chains and create a space for the wire loom to drop in from around the center. I also hoped to make it easier to fully enclose the...

... YOU COMPARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THIS TEMPLATE WITH YOUR PRINTER'S CONFIGURATION AS SHOWN IN THE INCLUDED PICTURES AND 2D TEMPLATE FILES. THE FT-5 BELT COVER HAS NOT YET BEEN OPTIMIZED FOR PRINTING ON THIS PRINTER, DUE TO ITS LIMITED PRINT AREA.

This is my revised setup for the Y-endstop on my Folgertech FT-5, situated on the front left side of the printer. Please review my other projects, including the X-endstop setup. ...Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rewritten text: "The NEMA 17 Stepper Motor by Ismael Jiménez, with dimensions of 42x42x40 and a 5kg/cm capacity, has been customized to fit the Folgertech FT-5 printer."

... a modified version with access to these ports. Print Settings: Printer: FolgerTech FT-5 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.4 Infill: 15% Notes: I used a Volcano nozzle with a 0.8 mm opening and ESUN PLA +, printing at 30mm/sec for added strength.

This is a mount for the E3D Hemera for the FolgerTech FT-5, it includes a fan duct for a 5050 blower and a bl touch mount. This is setup and working on my printer at the moment. The mount can be printed in any orientation which suits you. The...

Folgertech FT-5 Anycubic Dual Head Chimera Extruder Mount Based on Joe Latiola's Groundbreaking Design. ...This Modular System Successfully Integrates an Extruder and a Powerful 40mm Fan Above the Heatsink for Enhanced Cooling Performance.

This is a custom implementation of Y end stop for Folgertech FT-5 situated on the left-hand side. Please review my additional projects/X end stop to ensure everything meets your expectations. ...Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Front panel replacement for the FT-5 to use the Full Screen Graphics display. ...Nice drop in replacement. Category: 3D Printer Parts

The replacement FT-5 also has a deeper shaft to accommodate the additional bolt length due to the counter-sink. Print Settings Printer: FT-5 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Notes: Easy to print, no special settings needed. Suggest...

This is a custom modification for the Folgertech FT-5 Y-belt holder, designed by Cadvision.fi. ...A crucial note: you'll require idlers that accurately center both the idler and the belt vertically in order to utilize this mod effectively.

Modified Upper Board Mount for Folgertech FT-5 Simple Solid Z Endstop by csorrows. This mount allows you to attach the board with the connector facing backwards. ...There are two versions available: a short one suitable for standard setups and a longer...

The compact bowden carriage for the Folgertech FT-5 is only 3mm in diameter, allowing for the full bed size of approximately 310x310x415 to be utilized. This design has been specifically tailored to work seamlessly with a genuine E3D v6 hotend, which...

This is a filament holder bracket designed specifically for use with the Folgertech FT-5 R2 stock extruder, which features a unique Reverse-Bowden configuration. The bracket is threaded to accommodate 6mm push-fittings, similar to those found in this...