FolgerTech FT-5 X-Carriage (FT13, FT14, FT11, FT12)

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UPDATE 4/27: I'm thrilled to see many folks downloading and liking this carriage, and I'm glad it's proving to be a valuable replacement for the stock carriage - especially when compatibility with other parts is crucial. However, I would advise users to explore alternative options that offer even better performance. My own upgraded carriage can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2817298 The extremely popular Frankenshuttle is another excellent choice: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2738820 Chris Sorrow's modified front and back plates are also worth checking out: https://makerware.thingiverse.com/thing:2721501 UPDATE 11/14: I've made a slight adjustment to the motor mount screws, lowering them by 1.5mm. This should prevent any rubbing issues with the 2020 rail. UPDATE 11/7: It's been pointed out that the top piece can exert pressure on the rail slider if tightened too firmly. To address this, I've expanded the part by 2mm (1mm in each direction) to reduce pressure. Here are functional replacements for the FT-5 X-Carriage parts (FT13 - top/bottom spacer, FT11 - back face, FT12 - front face, FT14 - cable chain platform). These parts aim to resolve three key issues with the originals: Firstly, they're made from melamine, which tends to warp, loosen, and crack. Printing replacements with high infill should help alleviate these problems. Secondly, the holes on the FT14 were not counter-sunk, making it awkward to combine the parts. This replacement combines those parts and features a pedestal for the cable chain end, eliminating bending or warping issues. Lastly, you needed a wrench to tighten the long bolts holding the FT11 and FT12 together. This version includes nut captures for those nylocks as well, allowing you to tighten your X-Carriage with just an allen wrench. These parts should be compatible with both factory parts and factory-compatible replacements. I'm personally using the FT11 and FT13/14 replacement from this set along with the FT13 bottom and FT12 from this fan duct set (white parts in the images): http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1666994 Print Settings: Printer: FT-5 Notes: I recommend high infill and using an extra perimeter or two for the parts with nut-captures to ensure optimal performance.