YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.

Or simply jump in and build  it and then contact FT if any parts are missing.

but heartless is correct  unless you are planning on building  the thing in a couple or tree weeks do a complete inventory.

Me i just jump in and build. i do organize screws in a tray as it is easier to find them .

yeah, you can just jump right into building, but then if you come across something missing or broken, the build has to be put on hold while you wait for the replacement part(s)

Doing a complete inventory before you start building will prevent that sort of issue.
you can get any missing or broken bits in shipping, then start building..

YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.

Or simply jump in and build  it and then contact FT if any parts are missing.

but heartless is correct  unless you are planning on building  the thing in a couple or tree weeks do a complete inventory.

Me i just jump in and build. i do organize screws in a tray as it is easier to find them .

Open source all the way. All parts can easily be sourced from other vendors (including a full aluminum panel set from another vendor).

The beauty of these kits is that they ARE open source, but the headaches of sourcing all the individual bits is done for you. Everything you need to build a fully functioning printer is included in the kit, right down to the screws, nuts, & washers. All electronics, motors, etc - everything is there.

In the odd case that something is missing from the kit, they are pretty good about getting the needed bit(s) to you in a timely manner if you make them aware of the problem quickly - BUT - YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.

What firmware does the ft-5 run? Pretty open source?

It would be Marlin as is the case with most of their printers. You could also use Repetier but you would have to fully configure it.

TPU & Bowden feed do not typically play well together

Agreed if getting a dedicated machine for TPU the ender  is not  a choice i would make and if you need a 300 mm bed the fT5 is a good option or you could get one of these

https://folgertech.com/collections/3d-p … ft-mega-i3

no experience with this kit but FT kits are quite  build able if you have the time.

personally, i would go with the FT-5... more stable frame, and easily enclosed if you wanted to do that down the road..
but that is my preference.

TPU & Bowden feed do not typically play well together

Agreed if getting a dedicated machine for TPU the ender  is not  a choice i would make and if you need a 300 mm bed the fT5 is a good option or you could get one of these

https://folgertech.com/collections/3d-p … ft-mega-i3

no experience with this kit but FT kits are quite  build able if you have the time.

I run TPU on my SD4 as well, with the E3D v6 hotend, and the teflon tube cut long to take up any open space between feed gear & hotend throat... and even then, sometimes, it will jump out on me. =P

-Kevin

It is a kit printer, you do need to do some assambly, watch youtube video before assamble it. It do have enclosure, which is the major cons. but with that price, good luck find enclosed printer have similar build volume.

It is bowden setup, you may need some mod to print TPU though.

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/17534/mo … -for-sale/