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== Status == | == Status == | ||
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* ''' | * '''Abandoned - Trash''' | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
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| 2023 | |||
| N/A | |||
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* Work began to convert this machine over to modern electronics ( SKR board, etc.) But was abandoned when 4 new creality printers showed up unexpectedly. Given the quality and constraints of this printer, there is no value to it beyond as a parts machine. - ATrain | |||
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| June 28, 2020 | |||
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* This Machine has been a poor state of repair. Filament is jamming when members attempt to use it. | |||
* Use of the two new Prusa Mini printers is highly encouraged. -Revident | |||
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| Jan 2020 | |||
| Blue PETG | |||
| Default Slic3r bundle settings | |||
| Default Slic3r bundle settings | |||
| == Last known good workflow (for Chalmers) == | |||
0. Glue stick the build plate | |||
1. Install slicer config | |||
2. Install slicer config bundle | |||
3. set slicer to simple mode | |||
4. increase print scale by 4.1353% (because something screws the scale up in this workflow) | |||
5. slice model | |||
6. load sliced model into GpxUi | |||
7. translate to Replicator 2 RepRap | |||
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| Nov, 2018 | | Nov, 2018 | ||
| Hatchbox forest green ABS | | Hatchbox forest green ABS | ||
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However, it is possible, to use the printer with open source toolchain based on Slic3r. [https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases Slic3r Prusa Edition] is highly recommended. | However, it is possible, to use the printer with open source toolchain based on Slic3r. [https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases Slic3r Prusa Edition] is highly recommended. | ||
Use Instructions in the log from Jan 2020 at the top of this wiki. | |||
It is still possible to use makerbot software, just generate an .x3g file instead of .gcode and upload it to octoprint. | It is still possible to use makerbot software, just generate an .x3g file instead of .gcode and upload it to octoprint. | ||
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*** GCC 4.9 needs to be installed. See https://askubuntu.com/questions/466651/how-do-i-use-the-latest-gcc-on-ubuntu <br /> | *** GCC 4.9 needs to be installed. See https://askubuntu.com/questions/466651/how-do-i-use-the-latest-gcc-on-ubuntu <br /> | ||
*** Then the .AppImage file can just be downloaded, marked as executable, and run. | *** Then the .AppImage file can just be downloaded, marked as executable, and run. | ||
* Load config -- | * Load config and config bundle into Slic3r from this archive -- https://knowledge.hacklab.to/w/images/e/e9/Flashforge_slic3r_configs.zip | ||
***a copy of these two .ini files can be found on the SD card in the printer | ***a copy of these two .ini files can be found on the SD card in the printer | ||
* Select File -> Quck Slice and Save As.. or click on 'Send To Printer' | * Select File -> Quck Slice and Save As.. or click on 'Send To Printer' | ||
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Alternatively, overwrite whole Slic3r config. If you have other printer settings, they will be destroyed! | Alternatively, overwrite whole Slic3r config. If you have other printer settings, they will be destroyed! | ||
* Download | * Download https://knowledge.hacklab.to/w/images/e/e9/Flashforge_slic3r_configs.zip | ||
* Extract as '''~/.Slic3r''' directory for Linux | * Extract as '''~/.Slic3r''' directory for Linux | ||
* Extract as '''~/Library/Application Support/Slic3r/''' directory for Mac | * Extract as '''~/Library/Application Support/Slic3r/''' directory for Mac |