Folger Technologies Kossel Rev B Manuel utilisateur


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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Contact Folger Tech ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Inventory of Parts ......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Folger Tech Kossel Parts ........................................................................................................................................................................4
Folger Tech Kossel Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................5
Printer Features & Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................11
Printer Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................................14
1) Assemble the Base ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
2) Assemble the Top ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3) Vertical rail installation....................................................................................................................................................................22
4) Assemble the Carriages ...................................................................................................................................................................24
5) Mounting the carriages ...................................................................................................................................................................26
6) Assembly the Effector .....................................................................................................................................................................27
7) Attach the carbon fiber arms ..........................................................................................................................................................29
8) Assemble the Extruder ....................................................................................................................................................................31
9) Mounting the Effector, Endstops, and top ......................................................................................................................................34
10) Mounting Belts ..............................................................................................................................................................................37
11) Assemble and mount the electronics............................................................................................................................................40
12) Wiring the Inductance sensor ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
13) Wiring the heated bed .................................................................................................................................................................. 47
14) Wiring the Printer..........................................................................................................................................................................48
15) Odds and Ends...............................................................................................................................................................................54
Testing and Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................59
ELECTRONICS Check List ......................................................................................................................................................................59
Software .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Connect to the Printer & Loading Firmware .......................................................................................................................................60
Verify the Endstops .............................................................................................................................................................................62
Verify Motor Direction and Homing ....................................................................................................................................................65
Adjusting Z Height ...............................................................................................................................................................................66

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Verify the Hot End Temperature .........................................................................................................................................................67
Verify the Extruder ..............................................................................................................................................................................68
Calibrate inductance probe .................................................................................................................................................................68
Software Parameter Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................71
Setting Up A Printer Profile in Cura .....................................................................................................................................................71
Printing Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Printing Setting Definitions..................................................................................................................................................................75
Generating G-code using Cura .................................................................................................................................................................82
Step-by-Step Process ........................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Printer Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................................84
Changing Filament ...............................................................................................................................................................................84
Bed Preparation...................................................................................................................................................................................85
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................86
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................................................................................................86
Check for loose screws ........................................................................................................................................................................86
TroubleShooting ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
1) Diagnal Rod Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................................87
2) 2004 LCD Screen..............................................................................................................................................................................90
3) Printing from an SD Card .................................................................................................................................................................92
Step-by-step Process ...........................................................................................................................................................................92
4) Ramps 1.4 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 93

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! If you are looking over this manual it means that you are the proud owner of a Folger Tech Kossel 3D Printer, which
is a powerful tool that can help you unleash your creative spirit.
Our goal as a company is to provide affordable 3D printers to consumers worldwide. On top of this we want everyone’s first printing
experience to be a great one. So this User Manual was assembled to provide guidance in assembling and understanding common
procedures while using our 3D printer. It covers everything from assembly to the maintenance required to keep your printer
performing like new.
We look forward to helping you succeed in the exciting world of 3D printing and giving you everything you need to unlock your
innovation.
CONTACT FOLGER TECH
We understand that manual only covers the basics of your Folger Tech printer, so if at any time you need more assistance, visit our
support page at Folger Tech Support to send us a message and we will be happy to address your question or concern.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: FOLGER TECHNOLOGIES LLC specifically DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of
any of the information or product. 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. This kit involves working with 110v/220v and should only be done if you are qualified, if you are not, speak to a
qualified electrician.

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INVENTORY OF PARTS
This section lists the individual parts included in the Folger Tech Kossel 3D Printer Kit. Each item is given a number or
letter identification, which may be referenced later in the manual. Parts are itemized by number and hardware is
itemized by letter. It may be helpful to use these tables as a guide to help you navigate this manual. If you received a
different part then what is in this table, check the Appendix at the end of this manual. That will cover any older bill of
materials.
FOLGER TECH KOSSEL PARTS
Item ID
Quantity
Description
Item ID
Quantity
Description
1
6
AL Bottom Corner
24
3
GT2 20tooth Pulley
2
3
AL Top Corner
25
1
Inductive Probe
3
9
300mm 2020 Beam
26
1
10K Resistor
4
3
700mm 2020 Beam
27
1
15K Resistor
5
3
2600 Stepper Motor
28
6
Bed Mount Spacer
6
3
5800 Stepper Motor
29
1
Spool Mount
7
6
Carbon Fiber Arm
30
1
Electronic Mount
8
1
1.75 Teflon Tube
(Bowden)
31
1
Extruder Mount
9
1
Upper Block
32
2
Power Supply Mount
10
1
1.75 All Metal Hot End
33
3
End Stop Mount
11
1
2mm Push Fit
34
1
Drive Gear
12
1
Round Heat Bed
35
1
40mm Fan
13
1
100K NTC Thermistor
36
1
AC Cord
14
1
MKS Base Board
37
3
2020 Insert
15
5
Stepper Driver
38
1
Filament Sample
16
3
Endstop (Limit Switch)
39
4’
Red 14 AWG Wire
17
1
USB Cable
40
4’
Black 14 AWG Wire
18
1
360W Power Supply
41
3’
Red 22 AWG Wire
19
3
Belt Holder
42
3’
Black 22 AWG Wire
20
3
Roller Carriages
43
1
Long Motor Wire
21
1
Effector
44
3
Short Motor Wire
22
1
Sensor Mount
45
1
3 pin connector pigtail
23
1
GT2 Belt
46
1
Kapton Tape
47
1
Injection Molded Block

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FOLGER TECH KOSSEL HARDWARE
Item
ID
Total
Supplied
Description
Item ID
Total
Supplied
Description
A
3
M3 Nut
L
4
M4 Large Washer
B
40
M3 Nylock Nut
M
46
M4 T-nut
C
16
M3 T-nut
N
13
M4x8 Screw
D
4
M3 Flat Washer
O
40
M4x10 Screw
E
30
M3x8 Screw
P
10
M5 Nylock Nut
F
18
M3x12 Screw
Q
10
M5x25 Screw
G
24
M3x16 Screw
R
6
F623zz Bearing
H
10
M3x20 Screw
S
4
Belt Tensioner
I
30
M3x25 Screw
T
18
Black Zip Tie
J
6
M3x30 Screw
U
10
Nylon Roller
K
3
M3x45 Screw
V
1
Wire Wrap
3. 300mm 2020
Beam
4. 700mm 2020
Beam
37. 2020 Insert

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5. 2600 Stepper Motor
6. 5800 Stepper Motor
1. AL Bottom Corner
2. AL Top Corner
7. Carbon Fiber Arm
21. AL Effector
(optional add-on
feature not included
with stock kit)
35. 40mm Fan
10. All Metal Hot end

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47. Injection Mold Block
24. GT2 20Tooth Pulley
9. Upper Block
Q. F623zz Bearing
34. Drive Gear
11. 2mm Push Fit
15. Stepper Driver
16. Endstop
14. MKS Base Board
(MKS board is an add-on
feature not included in
stock kit)
Stepper Motor
Ramps 1.4 Board
Arduino Mega

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12. Round Hot Bed
13. 100k NTC Thermisor
22. Sensor Mount
19. Belt Holder
20. Roller Carriages
Printed Effector
18. 360W Power Supply

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36. AC Cord
V. Wire Wrap
23. GT2 Belt
45. 3 Pin Connector
39-40. 14 AWG Wire
25. Inductance Probe
41-42. 22 AWG Wire
26-27. Resistors
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