FGC-68 base package / starter set for tipx tcr magfed paintball marker

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the parts list and the documentation to get started can be found here the link to the new manuals can be found here

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cR-nfubPEXCrr6-0PsUFC_jSHIq18V4U?usp=sharing

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11-10-2024
M5 nut lower have been added. for a stronger connection

it will use a 30mm long M5 bolt with 3d printed grips
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big 2024 update 
for Gen 2 uppers and lowers
some packages have been removed and have be added to this starter set.

together with some  PDF's that will explain the project

the link to the new manuals and parts list can be found here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1POafTye0p9ps3qhr2-nWT2uAPL3kko1u?usp=sharing

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print the uppers in a 100% infill!

Shroud
to complete the FGC-68 do you need to select the Shroud that you like
these come in 3 models N (no top rail) TR (with top rail) LR (lower Top RAIL)
Link to shrouds FGC-68 Top rail shroud set paintball magfed
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4788308

FGC-68 LOW rail shroud set paintball magfed
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4802810

FGC-68 No Top rail shroud set
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4794585

FGC-68 AK shroud set
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4799215

FGC-68 TEC9 shroud set
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4795858

— Butt-stock
and select a Butt-stock from one of these 2 sets
Link to Butt-stock for the TR (top rail) and LR (lower top rail) uppers
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4796437

Link to a No rail Upper and butt-stock set called NORA.
(the NORA set is not compatible with non NORA other buffer tubes or uppers, those can’t be mixed!)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4798683

— Upper
and select one of the upper option
link to TR LR FGC68 upper set
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4797176

link to NORA (NO-RAil) Upper and butt-stock set
(the NORA set is not compatible with non NORA other buffer tubes or uppers, those can’t be mixed!)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4798683

Charging handle
and select one of the Charging handles.
Bolt it in edition
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4788334 JB weld style
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4599319

optionally
if you go for a FGC-9 style upper and want a ejector cover this can be found here.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4415966 -look for new parts for the FGC68 at
the link to the FGC-68 Magfed Paintball Collection
https://www.thingiverse.com/untangle/collections/fgc-68-magfed-paintball

other part that might be handy to have

Enola gaye smoke grenade pouches
EG18, EG18X grenade pouch
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4550722 Wirepull, friction grendade pouch
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4550599

-MAGS

link to TiPX/zeta mag couplers and pouches
https://www.thingiverse.com/untangle/collections/tippmann-tipx

Tipx 7 round mag coupler
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4540517

super Tipx 7 round mag coupler
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4540521

Tipx 12 round mag coupler
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4539991

zetamag mag coupler
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4539929

• TIPX MAG POUCH MOLLE
  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4145736

Barrel swab pouches
68 cal swab case MOLLE
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4110826 68 cal swab case BELT
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4326537

68 cal and 50 cal swab case MOLLE
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4127358

68 cal and 50 cal swab case BELT
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4326555

XL barrel maid cases MOLLE
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4138167

XL barrel maid cases BELT
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4326551

How do I assemble the FGC-68?
for parts look at the parts list PDF that can be found in the FGC-68 starter kit
to actually see how to do it whats this link.
https://youtu.be/M\_1AAlgVm-4

some tips disassemble the FGC68
 

a introduction to the FGC68
 

a playlist to relevant things for the FGC68.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVTi8DENyyvxTFzWGHSCEAj-XqR4OtClv

The FGC-68 in action
 

MKII update
 

MKII update part II
 

print settings:
personally did I use PETG, but PLA, or PLA+ should work just as good.

I have used my paintball settings in Cura for this. that are the fallowing...

Quality
layer height: 0.2

Shell
wall line count: 8
top layers: 8
bottom layers: 8

Infill
Infill density 40% (the upper is better done in 100%)
infill pattern: cubic

support
generate support: Yes

Build plate adhesion
build plate adhesion type: Brim
Brim with: 3

and there should be no need to rotate the files. if you directly use the STL files. the STEP files will have a different orientation.

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