Folger Tech FT-5 Large Scale 3D Printer Kit

This item has been discontinued due to the release of its successor called Folgertech FT-5 R2- Full of CNC Cut ACM (Aluminium composite Material) and Higher wattage bed for Faster heating.

Folgertech FT-5 is a Large Scale 3D printer kit boasting a huge 12inx12in15.75in print area. The kit comes with everything you need to assemble the machine with the use of a few simple tools. The highlights of this kit are the massive build area, Linear rails on the X and Y movements. Dual Y and Z motors for additional speed and power. This kit also includes an 12 V aluminum build surface/headed bed capable of printing many materials including PLA and ABS.

Technical specifications:

Buyer Protection Policies

Shipping Details

** As we receive customer feedback we do make small alterations to the kit if we feel they improve the kits performance and stability, the kit you receive might reflect some of these slight changes and improvements.

The Folger Technologies FT-5 is a great kit combining the simplicity of an erector set with the power of a much more expensive desktop printer. 

This Kit includes the following:

  2004 LCD with SD card Reader

  Laser cut Frame (Melamine )

  x4 LMF8LUU Linear Bearings

  x8 SK8 Mounts

  x4 KP08 bearings

  x3 Idler Pulley

  4x 8mm Chromed Linear Rod for Z (Pre-Cut)

  2x T8 4 Start Lead Screw 8mm pitch

  x1 300mmx300mm Heated Bed

  x1 Direct Drive Extruder w/ Injection Molded Parts for 1.75mm ABS/PLA/Wood/HIPS/PETG

  360W 12v 30A Power Supply

  x6 NEMA 17 5.0kg/cm Stepper Motors

  3x 400mm 12mm Linear Rails

  x3 Meters of GT2 Belt

  x2 GT2-188 Belt

  x7 20 Tooth Pulleys

  x1 MKS Gen 1.4 Controller

  x5 A4988 Stepper Drivers

  x1 Roll of 8mm Kapton Tape

  x3 Electronic End Stop Circuits w/ LED

  x3 Belt Tensioners

  x8 Threaded Bed Adjustment Knobs

  x8 Bed Springs

  All Required Nuts/Bolts for Assembly

  Power Cable

Features:

  Impressive 300mmx300mmx~400mm Build Area

  Able to print ABS & PLA Plastic (1.75mm)

  Can run 110V or 220V (Only Comes With US Cord)

Items you will need:

  Tools

  Filament

  Time

Build Guide / Firmware and Software

  Access here

Disclaimer:

This is a kit of components for assembly into a 3D Printer by the end user. Building and using the printer is potentially very dangerous as it involves electricity and high temperatures.

Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common sense and a thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided fully comprehensive build documentation to enable you to build your Folger Tech 3D Printer Kit in a safe manner.

However ultimately we cannot be responsible for your health and safety whilst building or operating the printer, with that in mind be sure you are confident with what you are doing prior to commencing with building or buying. Read all of the manual to enable you to make an informed decision. 

Building and operating involves electricity, so all necessary precautions should be taken and adhered to, the printer runs on 12V supplied by a certified power supply, so you shouldn't ever have to get involved with anything over 12V but bear in mind there can still be high currents involved and even at 12V they shouldn't be taken lightly. 

High temperatures are involved with 3D Printing, the Extrusion nozzle of the hot end runs at 230°C, the heated bed runs a 110°C and the molten plastic extruded will initially be at around 200°C, so special care and attention should be made when handling these parts of the printer during operation. 

We wouldn't recommend leaving your printer running unattended.We cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, threat, hurt or other negligent result from either building or using the printer