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FolgerTech FT-5 R2 (stock config) Part Cooler & BLTouch Mount by CHenryInSD
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Last crawled date: 4 years, 2 months ago
I've been looking for both a part cooler for my stock FT5 R2 and a way to mount a BLTouch. Not finding a design to my liking, I decided to create my own.
Parts connect to each other using M3 Heat Inserts. I got mine here: https://www.amazon.com/initeq-M3-0-5-Threaded-Inserts-Printing/dp/B077CL322T
12v Fan also required. I got mine here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WMHNG5/
I'm writing up a full post on my build process on FolgerForum.com in the R2-specific section. Here's the direct link: http://folgerforum.com/t/my-ft5-r2-part-cooler-bltouch-attachment/1975 I'm still adding text, so I appreciate your patience.
Important: The X-Axis offset is really important, as the carriage attachment widens the carriage enough that the carriage will not hit your x-axis offset without it. Bad things happen if you can't home your X-Axis.
Update: I've uploaded a new version of the part cooler that has much better airflow than the original. I essentially just loped off the bits that jutted out on the sides, and just angled the airflow directly out from the main horizontal duct. Still printable without supports. Might even work in PLA as the part doesn't get super close to the hot end. Haven't tried that yet, but it might work. Looking at the new cooler from the front, it kinda looks like a Star Wars Imperial Shuttle, so I named the file with that name to differentiate it from the original.
Parts connect to each other using M3 Heat Inserts. I got mine here: https://www.amazon.com/initeq-M3-0-5-Threaded-Inserts-Printing/dp/B077CL322T
12v Fan also required. I got mine here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WMHNG5/
I'm writing up a full post on my build process on FolgerForum.com in the R2-specific section. Here's the direct link: http://folgerforum.com/t/my-ft5-r2-part-cooler-bltouch-attachment/1975 I'm still adding text, so I appreciate your patience.
Important: The X-Axis offset is really important, as the carriage attachment widens the carriage enough that the carriage will not hit your x-axis offset without it. Bad things happen if you can't home your X-Axis.
Update: I've uploaded a new version of the part cooler that has much better airflow than the original. I essentially just loped off the bits that jutted out on the sides, and just angled the airflow directly out from the main horizontal duct. Still printable without supports. Might even work in PLA as the part doesn't get super close to the hot end. Haven't tried that yet, but it might work. Looking at the new cooler from the front, it kinda looks like a Star Wars Imperial Shuttle, so I named the file with that name to differentiate it from the original.