Unboxing / Review of the FoKoos Odin5-F3 3D Printer
Channel: The Makers Workshop
Date: 2021-03-15

I was invited to share my thoughts and review the FoKoos Odin 5-F3 3D printer.  Although they are not a sponsor of my channel, they did send me a free review unit without strings attached and have been incredibly responsive with the feedback I've given!

The printer comes with everything you need to get started, and I have to admit it lived up to what they promised.  Super easy setup -- unfold, bolt, level, print.   

You can get your own Odin 5-F3 here ( Currently US$210 if you use the $90 coupon ):

https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Printers-Integrated-Carborundum-235x235x250mm/dp/B08NDM71Q6

FoKoos is using a rebranded version of Cura and the printer itself uses some really high quality components: 

* MKS Robin main board ( https://github.com/makerbase-mks/MKS-Robin-E3-E3D ) 
* 40W Volcano all-metal hotend
* Separate hotend and part cooling fans w/ ducts
* BMG style direct filament drive w/ filament runout detection
* TMC 2209 stepper drivers with stealthchop
* an integrated aluminum heated build plate
* borosilicate glass build plate coated with carbon/silicone. 

If you want to use Cura with this printer, it's a snap.  In fact, the manufacturer uses a rebranded version of Cura which ships with the printer which you can copy settings from as well:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQM6LlLWF4WXuQtd0wrtLzKVPlNLmQU-_Q4cVlQXsCs/edit?usp=sharing

I will publish another document with Simplify 3D Settings / FFF for this printer and link it here:

LINK PENDING

Here is the source code used for the firmware sent to me by Shenzhen Apeman Innovations Co. (FoKoos) currently hosted on dropbox.  It does not result in an identical firmware when compiled, and I believe that the settings will need to be adjusted to work.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jia0gtptr3xcldt/FOKOOS-Mks-Robin-Nano-Marlin2.0-Firmware-master.rar?dl=0

Check out my friend Stephen Hawes' channel, where he's building an awesome Pick and Place machine called the index! 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMf49SMPnhxdLormhEpfyfg