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  • Page 1 FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ALPHA WARNING..........................1 Introduction.............................2 Contacting Folger Tech........................3 Preparation and Tips........................4 ACM Parts List..........................5 T-Nut Usage...........................8 Assembly Assembly..........................9 Frame Assembly........................13 Assembly..........................18 Assembly..........................20 Assembly...........................26 None/Single Extruder.......................31 Carriage..........................32 Dual Extruder...........................36 Carriage..........................37 Z Belt Assembly........................38 Configuration..........................40 Community ran resources (unofficial)..................40...

  • Page 3: Alpha Warning

    This guide is not meant to be used to assemble the kit. Do not following anything within this guide as it may be wrong. Use a beta or better guide version for assembly of the kit. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 1 of 40...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    So this guide was assembled to provide guidance in assembling and understanding common procedures while using this printer. It covers everything from assembly to the maintenance required to keep the printer performing like new. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 2 of 40...

  • Page 5: Contacting Folger Tech

    FOLGER TECHNOLOGIES LLC assumes or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use, misuse or reliance on the information and or product. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: Never leave your printer unattended.

  • Page 6: Preparation And Tips

    • Printing out the ACM parts list makes it quick and easy to reference during assembly. • To help with orientation: is side to side, is front to back, and is up and down. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 4 of 40...

  • Page 7: Acm Parts List

    ACM Parts List (8) BFP-01 (4) BFP-02 BFP-03 BFP-04 BFP-05 BFP-06 BFP-07 BFP-08 BFP-09 BFP-10 (2) BFP-11 BFP-12 FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 5 of 40...
  • Page 8 ACM Parts List (continued) BFP-13 BFP-14 BFP-15 BFP-16 (2) BFP-17 BFP-18 BFP-19 BFP-20 LCD, Hotend, and extruder ACM parts are listed in their separate sections. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 6 of 40...
  • Page 9 If anything is missing or damaged, contact Folger Tech within (14) days of delivery for replacements. Now let's get this kit built! FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 7 of 40...

  • Page 10: T-Nut Usage

    2) Insert the t-nut into the slot of the extrusion making sure it is centered. 3) Tighten down the bolt making sure the t-nut turns to lock into the slot. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 8 of 40...

  • Page 11: Assembly Z Assembly

    (8) M4 (8) M4 x (4) SHF8 Nylock 20mm Mount the (4) SHF8s to BFP-05 and BFP-07. The bolts go on the bottom with the nut on top. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 9 of 40...
  • Page 12 Flip the panels over and mount the (2) KFL8s. The bolts go on the top. Make sure the center of the KFL8s swivel in the socket. You may need to add some oil and work them a bit. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 13 Mount the steppers using the M3 hardware. All of the bolts go on the bottom. Make sure you face the stepper plugs the correct direction. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 14 Mount the stepper to BFP-06 using the M3 hardware. Assemble and mount the (2) idlers as shown using the M5 hardware. Make sure the idlers spin free. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 12 of 40...

  • Page 15: Frame Assembly

    Assemble the lower frame with (2) 1000mm 2020 and (2) 540mm 2040 using the internal L brackets and grub screws. Mount (4) rubber feet using the M5 hardware. Make sure the joins are square and flush. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 16 T-Nut Mount the (3) lower panels using the M5 hardware. Make sure the orientation is correct. The side facing toward you in this image is the front. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 14 of 40...
  • Page 17 Mount (2) 700mm 2020s on the left with BFP-01s. Mount (2) 700mm 2020s on the right with BFP-03, BFP-04, and BFP-12. Make sure the joins are square and flush against the lower frame. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 18 Assemble the top frame with (2) 1000mm 2020 and (2) 500mm 2020 using (4) 3-way corners. Mount the top frame to the uprights using BFP-02s and M5 hardware. Make sure the joins are square and flush. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 19 Mount (2) 1000mm 2020 and (2) 500mm 2020 using BFP-02s and M5 hardware. Verify the top 2020 to middle 2020 spacing is 170mm all the way around. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 17 of 40...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    X Assembly Step 1 (18) M5 x (18) M5 10mm T-Nut Mount the assembled BFP-08 and BFP-09 to the underside of the middle 2020 using the M5 hardware. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 18 of 40...
  • Page 21 Mount the (2) idlers using the M5 hardware. Make sure the idlers spin free. Mount the (2) 800mm linear rails between the upper plates using the M3 hardware in every other hole. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...

  • Page 22: Y Assembly

    Y Assembly Step 1 (2) M3 x (2) M3 16mm Square Nut Mount BFP-18 and BFP-19 to the (2) BFP-17s. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 20 of 40...
  • Page 23 Mount the 400mm linear rail 50mm from either end of the 2020 using the M3 hardware in every other hole. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 21 of 40...
  • Page 24 Mount the part we assembled in the last step to the blocks on the linear rails using the M3 hardware. Make sure BFP-19 is on the front end. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 22 of 40...
  • Page 25 Install the X belts with the teeth against the pulleys. Trim and secure to the tabs with cable ties as shown. Tighten them by adjusting the steppers. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 23 of 40...
  • Page 26 Mount the pulley to the stepper flush with the end. Stack BFP-20 on top of the gantry board and mount to the stepper using the M3 hardware. Assemble the Y idler using the M5 hardware. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 27 Mount the Y stepper assembly to the rear end of the gantry using M5 hardware. Mount the Y idler to the hole in BFP-19 using the M5 nylock. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 25 of 40...

  • Page 28: Bed Assembly

    Mount the (4) LM8FLUUs through the corners of BFP-10. Mount the T8 nuts through the middle holes. Make sure the arrow is facing you and on top. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 26 of 40...
  • Page 29 Bed Assembly Step 2 (8) M3 x (8) M3 16mm Square Nuts Mount the BFP-11s to BFP-10 using M3 hardware. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 27 of 40...
  • Page 30 Bed Assembly Step 3 (8) M3 x (8) M3 (8) Bed 30mm Thumb Nuts Spring Mount the bed to BFP-10 using the M3 hardware and bed springs. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 28 of 40...
  • Page 31 Tighten the SHF8s to hold the PCRs in place. Tighten the set screws on the KFL8s to hold the lead screws in place. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 29 of 40...
  • Page 32 4) Make sure all joins are still flush and square. If adjustment is needed, repeat steps 2 and 3 after making the adjustments. The following sections are divided by kit options. Choose the sections depending on the options in your kit. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 30 of 40...

  • Page 33: None/Single Extruder

    If you ordered the no extruder option, use these steps as a guide to assemble your specific extruder/hotend setup. You can reference solutions for the FT-5 R2 as the single FT-6 carriage is the same. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha ©...

  • Page 34: Carriage

    Carriage (none/single) (2) M3 x 40mm Step 1 Remove the top 2 bolts on the back of the stepper. Mount the stepper to BFP-SD02. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 32 of 40...
  • Page 35 Mount BFP-SD03 to the linear block. Assemble BFP-S01, BFP-S02, BFP-SD04, and the carriage PCB using M3 hardware and spacers. The PCB is on the right hand side of the gantry. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 33 of 40...
  • Page 36 Tightly install the Y belt as we did earlier with the X belts. Attach the left side of the loop to the carriage with the right side of the loop behind the PCB. Adjust tension by moving the Y stepper assembly. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 37 Carriage (none/single) Step 4 Using a short stepper cable, plug the extruder stepper into the carriage PCB. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 35 of 40...

  • Page 38: Dual Extruder

    Dual Extruder Additional ACM parts used in this section: BFP-D01 BFP-D02 BFP-SD03 BFP-SD04 BFP-D05 FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 36 of 40...

  • Page 39: Carriage

    Mount the sensor in the center of the slots using the supplied hardware. Mount the dual hotend using the top set of holes that don't go through. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 37 of 40...

  • Page 40: Z Belt Assembly

    Flip the printer onto it's back or prop it up and mount the pulleys as shown. Make sure the left one is upside-down. You may need to adjust the T8 lead screws. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018...
  • Page 41 Z Belt Assembly Step 2 Route a belt loop as shown. Tighten by moving the idler. Repeat for other side. Adjust pulleys as needed. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 39 of 40...

  • Page 42: Configuration

    PC software and the firmware. It will also cover configuration and setup of the printer. Community ran resources (unofficial) Facebook Forum Reddit Thingiverse Written and illustrated by Chris Sorrows. FT-6 Assembly Guide v0.05 Alpha © Folger Technologies 2018 Page 40 of 40...

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