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Successful dual-extrusin print. OctoPi4 IP fixed. Move SD card notes into separate section to shorten status.
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(Successful dual-extrusin print. OctoPi4 IP fixed. Move SD card notes into separate section to shorten status.)
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== Status ==
== Status ==
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*The octopi4.hacklab.to link is not working, even after power cycling the raspberry pi. You can print from the printer directly by putting your print file on an SD card, there is one already in the printer. It only accepts x3g files, so you will have to convert your .gcode file (made in slic3r) to x3g using this utility http://markwal.github.io/GpxUi/
* Operational
* Operational
* The 2nd print head not working until parts are purchased & replaced.
* [[#Usage|Slic3r Settings here]]
* Needs vertical head alignment
* [[FlashForge Creator Pro#Usage|Slic3r Settings here]]
* '''http://octopi4.hacklab.to/'''
* '''http://octopi4.hacklab.to/'''
* [[#SD Card|Or print without OctoPrint using the SD Card]]
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* FlashForge Creator Pro
* FlashForge Creator Pro
* 225 x 145 x 150 mm print volume (less with dual extrusion?)
* 225 x 145 x 150 mm print volume
* Dual extruder
* Dual extruder
* 1.75mm filament
* 1.75mm filament
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It is still possible to use cura, just edit and save your models with STL, then load them into Slic3r and print
It is still possible to use cura, just edit and save your models with STL, then load them into Slic3r and print
== SD Card ==
You can print from the printer directly by putting your print file on an SD card, there is one already in the printer. It only accepts x3g files, so you will have to convert your .gcode file (made in slic3r) to x3g using this utility http://markwal.github.io/GpxUi/


==Slic3r Settings==
==Slic3r Settings==
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!Notes
!Notes
!Entry By
!Entry By
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| May 17, 2017
| Pi configured with static IP in /etc/dhcpcd.conf.
Nozzles aligned vertically, successfully printed PLA with PVA support: 210°C for both extruders, bed off, blue tape.
| Igor
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