| Step | -Cura | -Simplify3D | -PrusaSlicer | +||||||
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| 1. Import STL | -cube.stl | +cube.stl | |||||||
| 2. Turn off infill | -Infill > Infill density: 0% | -General settings > Infill percentage: 0% | -Print settings > Infill > Fill density: 0% Also set infill to 0% on main panel |
+ Infill > Infill density: 0% | +General settings > Infill percentage: 0% | +Print settings > Infill > Fill density: 0% Also set infill to 0% on main panel |
+ Print settings > Infill > Sparse: 0% Also set infill to 0% on main panel |
+ Template > Infill > Infill density: 0% | |
| 3. Turn off top layers | -Top/bottom > Top/bottom thickness > Top layers: 0 | -Layer > Top solid layers: 0 | -Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Horizontal shells > Top: 0 | +Top/bottom > Top/bottom thickness > Top layers: 0 | +Layer > Top solid layers: 0 | +Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Horizontal shells > Top: 0 | +Print settings > Perimeters and Shell > Horizontal shells > Top: 0 | +Template > Solid Fill > Top solid fill layers: 0 | |
| 4. Ensure wall thickness is a known value. Substitute whatever values you like here. This example uses 0.4, which is common for a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layer height. |
- Walls > Wall thickness: 0.4 | -Extruder > Extrusion width > tick manual > 0.4 | -Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Default extrusion width: 0.4 + | 4. Ensure wall thickness is a known value. Substitute whatever values you like here. This example uses 0.4, which is common for a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layer height. |
+ Walls > Wall thickness: 0.4 | +Extruder > Extrusion width > tick manual > 0.4 | +Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Default extrusion width: 0.4 and - Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Perimeters: 0.4 + Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Perimeters: 0.4 and - Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > External perimeters: 0.4 - |
+ Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > External perimeters: 0.4
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+ Print settings > Width and flow > Extrusion width > default: 0.4 + and + Print settings > Width and flow > Extrusion width > perimeter: 0.4 + and + Print settings > Width and flow > Extrusion width > external perimeter: 0.4 |
+ Template > Extruder > Extrusion width: 0.4 |
| 5. Set outer wall thickness to single extrusion | -Walls > Wall line count: 1 (Also ensure Walls > Alternate extra wall is disabled) |
- Layer > Outline/Perimeter shells: 1 | -Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Vertical shells > Perimeters: 1 | +Walls > Wall line count: 1 (Also ensure Walls > Alternate extra wall is disabled) |
+ Layer > Outline/Perimeter shells: 1 | +Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Vertical shells > Perimeters: 1 | +Print settings > Perimeters and shell > Vertical shells > Perimeters: 1 | +Template > Layer > Shells: 1 | |
| 6. Set flow rate to default: 1.0 / 100% | -Material > Flow: 100 & Material > Initial Flow: 100 (first layer flow) | -Extruder > Extrusion multiplier: 1.0 | -Filament settings > Filament > Extrusion multiplier: 1 | +Material > Flow: 100 & Material > Initial Flow: 100 (first layer flow) | +Extruder > Extrusion multiplier: 1.0 | +Filament settings > Filament > Extrusion multiplier: 1 | +Filament settings > Filament > Extrusion multiplier: 1 | +Primary extruder > General > Flowrate: 100% | |
| 7. Enable vase/spiral mode (optional) | -Not recommended for Cura. Testing suggests the flow rate is increased which will void the test. | -Layer > Single outline corkscrew printing mode (vase mode) | -Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Vertical shells > Spiral vase | +Not recommended for Cura. Testing suggests the flow rate is increased which will void the test. | +Layer > Single outline corkscrew printing mode (vase mode) | +Print settings > Layers and perimeters > Vertical shells > Spiral vase | +Print settings > Perimeters and shells > Vertical shells > Spiral vase | +Template > Layer > Spiral vase mode | |
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| Cura | -Simplify3D / PrusaSlicer | +Cura / ideaMaker | +Simplify3D / PrusaSlicer / SuperSlicer | |||||
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| Retraction Parameter | -Cura | -Simplify3D | -PrusaSlicer | +|||||
| Retraction distance: The length the filament is pulled away from the nozzle in mm. | -Travel > Retraction distance | -Extruder > Retraction distance | -Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Length | +Travel > Retraction distance | +Extruder > Retraction distance | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Length | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Length | +Template > Extruder > Retraction > Retraction Material Amount |
| Retraction speed: The speed at which this filament is withdrawn in mm/sec. | -Travel > Retraction speed | -Extruder > Retraction speed | -Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Retraction Speed | +Travel > Retraction speed | +Extruder > Retraction speed | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Retraction Speed | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Retraction Speed | +Template > Extruder > Retraction > Retraction Speed |
| Extra restart distance: The retraction distance will be reversed when the travel (non-extruding) movement is over. This is typically zero, but you can opt for extra filament to be extruded (a positive value) or less than what was retracted (a negative value). Also measured in mm. | -Travel > Retraction extra prime amount | -Extruder > Extra restart distance | -Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Extra length on restart | +Travel > Retraction extra prime amount | +Extruder > Extra restart distance | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Extra length on restart | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Extra length on restart | +Template > Extruder > Retraction > Extra Restart Amount |
| Prime (unretract) speed: The speed at which this filament is reintroduced to the nozzle in mm/sec. | -Travel > Retraction prime speed | -Not supported. S3D will use retraction speed as prime speed. | -Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Deretraction speed | +Travel > Retraction prime speed | +Not supported. S3D will use retraction speed as prime speed. | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Deretraction speed | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Deretraction speed | +Template > Extruder > Retraction > Restart Speed |
| Z hop: The amount the nozzle lifts vertically in mm during a travel (non-extruding) movement. After this movement, the correct Z value is then restored before the filament is unretracted/primed again ready for printing. | -Travel > Z hop when retracted | -Extruder > Retraction vertical lift | -Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Lift z | +Travel > Z hop when retracted | +Extruder > Retraction vertical lift | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Lift z | +Printer settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Lift z | +Template > Extruder > Retraction > Z Hop at Retraction |
One strategy is to calculate the fastest your 3D printer can move while extruding cleanly, set this feedrate in the slicer, and then tune acceleration to meet this speed. If you are not interested in printing as fast as possible, skip to the next section.
This part of the guide and calculator is adapted from Martin Pirringer's tutorial. Please consider supporting him and his robotics team through paypal or you can also donate to team 1989 through their Team 1989 Web Site
The following calculator will assist you in determining the maximum feedrate your printer/extruder/hot end is capable of.
-| Input setting: | -Cura | -Simplify3D | -PrusaSlicer | +|||||
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| - | Quality > Line width | -Extruder > Extrusion width | -Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Default extrusion width | +Quality > Line width | +Extruder > Extrusion width | +Print settings > Advanced > Extrusion width > Default extrusion width | +Print settings > Width & Flow > Extrusion width > default | +Template > Extruder > General > Extrusion width | +
Your maximum reliable XY feedrate is 90 mm per second.
Warning: This value is dependent on a number of variables such as filament type, brand, colour, ambient temperature, etc. Be conservative to ensure success.
- - - +Acceleration Tuning
We will now produce an acceleration tower to conveniently test back to back settings in a single print. If you would like to slice the model yourself, here is the STL: accelerationtower.stl. It should be sliced with a normal base, but hollow, no top layers and only 2 perimeters.
The only thing you need to know before this test is whether your firmware is set up for jerk (older) or junction deviation (newer). Entering M503 via terminal will give a list of printer variables:
@@ -910,8 +937,8 @@ M84 ; disable motorsM500
Each of these parameters can also be entered and stored from the configuration menu of the Marlin LCD.
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Special note for Cura and PrusaSlicer:
-Cura and PrusaSlicer both have the capability to control these parameters from the slicer by inserting appropriate gcode. If you are finding that your new acceleration values are not taking effect, you may need to also set them in the slicer. This is actually a desirable feature, as it allows more aggressive settings for infill and features that can't be seen in the final print, yet be more conservative for outer walls where aesthetics are paramount.
+Special note for Cura, PrusaSlicer and SuperSlicer:
+Cura, PrusaSlicer and SuperSlicer all have the capability to control these parameters from the slicer by inserting appropriate gcode. If you are finding that your new acceleration values are not taking effect, you may need to also set them in the slicer. This is actually a desirable feature, as it allows more aggressive settings for infill and features that can't be seen in the final print, yet be more conservative for outer walls where aesthetics are paramount.
Higher acceleration without ringing: Input Shaping
diff --git a/css/styles.css b/css/styles.css index 669e80d..e9bbc71 100644 --- a/css/styles.css +++ b/css/styles.css @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ body { box-shadow: 0px 5px 5px #88888895; } -.firmwareSelector input[type="radio"] { +.firmwareSelector input[type="radio"], .slicerSelector input[type="radio"] { opacity: 0; position: fixed; width: 0; } -.firmwareSelector label { +.firmwareSelector label, .slicerSelector label { display: inline-block; background-color: #ddd; padding: 8px 20px; @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ body { cursor:pointer; } -.firmwareSelector input[type="radio"]:checked + label { +.firmwareSelector input[type="radio"]:checked + label, .slicerSelector input[type="radio"]:checked + label { background-color:#00c5ae31; border-color: #00c5ad; font-weight:bolder; diff --git a/img/ideamakercube.jpg b/img/ideamakercube.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d02531 Binary files /dev/null and b/img/ideamakercube.jpg differ diff --git a/img/superslicercube.jpg b/img/superslicercube.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..917fdae Binary files /dev/null and b/img/superslicercube.jpg differ diff --git a/js/createform.js b/js/createform.js index 21350f2..d8a63f0 100644 --- a/js/createform.js +++ b/js/createform.js @@ -35,6 +35,42 @@ function displayCustom(){ $('.klipperContent').hide(); $('.rrfContent').show(); } + // slicer selector + if($("#curaSelector").prop("checked") == true){ + $('.curaContent').show(); + $('.s3dContent').hide(); + $('.prusaslicerContent').hide(); + $('.superslicerContent').hide(); + $('.ideamakerContent').hide(); + } + if($("#s3dSelector").prop("checked") == true){ + $('.curaContent').hide(); + $('.s3dContent').show(); + $('.prusaslicerContent').hide(); + $('.superslicerContent').hide(); + $('.ideamakerContent').hide(); + } + if($("#prusaslicerSelector").prop("checked") == true){ + $('.curaContent').hide(); + $('.s3dContent').hide(); + $('.prusaslicerContent').show(); + $('.superslicerContent').hide(); + $('.ideamakerContent').hide(); + } + if($("#superslicerSelector").prop("checked") == true){ + $('.curaContent').hide(); + $('.s3dContent').hide(); + $('.prusaslicerContent').hide(); + $('.superslicerContent').show(); + $('.ideamakerContent').hide(); + } + if($("#ideamakerSelector").prop("checked") == true){ + $('.curaContent').hide(); + $('.s3dContent').hide(); + $('.prusaslicerContent').hide(); + $('.superslicerContent').hide(); + $('.ideamakerContent').show(); + } } var firmwareSelector = /*html*/ ` - `; +var slicerSelector = /*html*/ ` +`; + + var nozzleLayer = /*html*/ `Nozzle Diameter / Layer Height
Select your nozzle diameter and layer height. If you have not changed your nozzle, it will likely be 0.4 mm. 0.2 mm is a typical layer height for this nozzle.
25 options are available, however some of the tests don't work very well with the larger options.
diff --git a/js/gcodeprocessing.js b/js/gcodeprocessing.js index a347cce..b123ef2 100644 --- a/js/gcodeprocessing.js +++ b/js/gcodeprocessing.js @@ -77,8 +77,8 @@ function flowCalc2(){ var maxExtVol = 7.22; var maxFeedRate = 100; function maxExt(){ - var dia = document.maxExtrusion.filDia.value; - var max = document.maxExtrusion.maxFeed.value; + var dia = document.maxExtrusion1.filDia.value; + var max = document.maxExtrusion1.maxFeed.value; var result = ((Math.pow(dia/2, 2))*Math.PI)*(max/60); var str = result.toFixed(2); maxExtVol = parseFloat(str); @@ -86,8 +86,8 @@ function maxExt(){ } function maxFee(){ - var layH = document.maxExtrusion.layerH.value; - var layW = document.maxExtrusion.layerW.value; + var layH = document.maxExtrusion2.layerH.value; + var layW = document.maxExtrusion2.layerW.value; var maxFeedRate = Math.floor(maxExtVol/(layH*layW)); $('#maxFee').html(maxFeedRate); }