Folger Tech RepRap 2020 Prusa i3 Full Aluminum 3D Printer Build

Built in the summer of 2016 this printer was intended to support future prototypes / projects (namely an ABS bezel for my BMW tablet install). I built this printer in a race against the birth of my second daughter. While I haven't printed much yet, it was a fun build, it prints very nice parts, and I made the deadline :P 

Here is a quick video showing the pre-upgraded printer in action:

Upgrades - 5-1-2018

After a year of limited use I started heavily focusing on my 540i infotainment project and my use of the printer ramped up. After the z-axis nut that's embedded in the left x-axis end stripped out I decided to knock out a batch of upgrades. *Note - These aren't pictured, below, but I'll update the gallery at some point.

• Z-axis 8mm Lead Screw upgrade
  • New ABS 3D Printed X axis ends
  • 8mm x 300mm Lead Screws
  • T8 anti-backlash guides
  • 5mm to 8mm flexible couplings
  • Redesigned X-axis endstop
• Autoleveling
  • BLtouch Classic
    
  • BLtouch mount
    
  • RAMPS 1.6 board (not necessary but my v1.4 board had a melting power connector)
    
  • Marlin 1.1.8 (latest at time of edit)(also not necessary but nice to do if you're already going to be doing firmware edits for autoleveling).
    
• 500W AC Heated bed
  • Keenovo 110VAC 500watt 200x200mm silicone heater
    
  • Watlow DIN-A-MITE DB10-24C0-S000 (industrial grade SSR that can be had for ~$60 used on eBay).
    

New pictures showing the upgrades have been added to the end of the gallery: