LePaul
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I think the higher temp and slow speed (10mm/s) made a huge difference....I got a really, really good print.
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I only have experience with NinjaFlex but it looks like possible extruding issues. I would print a filament filter off thingiverse to keep your filament lubricated if you haven't already. I had similar issues as yourself before I added the filament filter. I use 45C bed temp and 235C nozzle temp for NinjaFlex and I get nice results. Also I have my Ultimaker encased to keep the environment around it at a more constant temp.
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I didn't add any oil drops to the filament since it appears to be moving through well. You're printing hotter than I am, so I will try that. I am using 50% fan which seems to work alright. 45C on the bed, I'll try again.
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Well my first try, I got a pretty ugly "seam"
The second try was slower (20 mm/s) and it again made that ugly edge...
...and then it flew off the bed. Maybe 50C for bed temp?
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I'm trying out Cheetah now, using the settings @mghtbgiant posted.
Just ordered some sample spools to print some small tires.
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Same...slower.
I wouldn't use Microsoft Edge...never liked the Microsoft Browsers. Just Chrome and Firefox for me.
I wish the animated home page would go away.
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Depending on the virus scanner and level purchased or free, I believe that it can be whitelisted on the local machines.
I have Trend Micro Internet Security and it's pretty aggressive (which is good). Most of the time it nails it once the download completes, then I have to try to flag it as OK and then do the 'Run As Administrator' bit to install it, then more warnings to actually run it.
No other software, beta or what have you, makes me do these additional steps
That said, it would be "really awesome" for the end user experience if this was resolved before it's put up for release/evaluation. I don't think that's too much to ask.
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Tried out the Import SolidWorks files as STL. A new plugin that enables SolidWorks compatible .SLDPRT files to be imported directly into Cura, where they are automatically converted to .STL format. This plugin can be found in the plugin browser.
Every SW part I brought in failed to load regardless of the "fine" or "course" setting.
That said, it's a fantastic idea. How can I help with the further development of this plugin?
SolidWorks 2017 x64 Edition SP3.0 running on Win10 64 bit.
I have some old Solidworks parts (I would guess 2013?) and I can't get any to open either.
Also, @SandervG ...like most Beta's I really have to battle my anti-virus software to open/execute these versions. Can they do something with the definitions (not sure what they have done in the past)? My TrendMicro is pretty aggressive!
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I'm a Chrome user and like you guys, have to use an alternate browser (i.e. Firefox) to get download links to work on this site.
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I got a crash on exit, but I do like the Dark theme
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Looks very interesting, especially the support and surface options
For some reason, I always have to purge my cache to get the download to work on your site. I hover over the download link and the mouse does not change to a link to download. (Or I open the page with Firefox.) Just an FYI
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Preferred times? Well since we have a 6 hour time differences from The Netherlands to East Coast United States, that would be difficult. If you opted for an evening session, which would make it later in the day here, that would work for me!
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Ah missed the window....but if he can respond...
What's the secret to good prints with Ultimaker Polycarbonate? (PC)
My basic prints are OK but supports and bridging is very poor using the profile in Cura on my Ultimaker 2+
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I guess when I think of 'Ask Me Anything', the last thing on my mind is filaments ....it's... new products in the works? Is that fair game?
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Okay, I have a second print underway...that video offers some good advice on the amount of material to prime with and the end section for z-positioning.
A few things I noticed...
1) This is a old issue but on my Ultimaker 2+, I will continue to have to manually 'Move Material' to properly prime the nozzle. Or set the gcode to push out closer to 50mm to actually prime itself well.
2) When gcode is selected, in Cura, you get the "Material" menu back. If you have grown used to the Ultimaker 2 knowing the temperature settings for your material, you'll have to set it again! Unless there's a way for Cura to transpose the material settings into there (temp, etc)? Here's what came up once I went from Ulticode to gcode/reprap. I ask since Cura knows the material I am using (Ultimaker PLA), perhaps it can autofill the areas?
3) Time elapsed moves around a lot in Octoprint! It takes a while to align itself to what Cura predicts.
4) As mentioned with the Materials tab, I am curious if any settings based on the material profile gets shifted/altered/changed going into gcode/reprap?
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Now that's a great guide, so no scripting needed in OctoPrint settings.
And a good suggestion on tweaking the End code in Cura.
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Could you share what you entered in for the Ultimaker 2+?
Here's what I had cut/pasted from my Frederick S3D UM2+ profile
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G28 ; home all axesG1 X20 Y10 F3000 ; bring extruder to frontG92 E0 ; zero the extruded lengthG1 Z10 ; lowerG1 E19 F200 ; purge nozzle quicklyG1 E26 F60 ; purge nozzle slowlyG92 E0 ; zero the extruded length againG1 E-5.5 F400 ; retractG1 X190 Z0 F9000 ; pull away filamentG1 X210 F9000 ; wipeG1 Y20 F9000 ; wipeG1 E0 ; feed filament back
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;End GCodeM104 S0 ;extruder heater offM140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)G91 ;relative positioningG1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzleto release some of the pressureG1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even moreG28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstopsso the head is out of the wayM84 ;steppers offG90 ;absolute positioning;{profile_string} -
My bad if I got things mixed up.
My hope was there was an established step by step on how to make this work. As Neotko advised on my forum, using the Start and End GCODE from my Simplify 3D Ultimaker 2+ profile would be a really good idea to try out.
But I am also wondering if the USB will give problems in the future? (Have others had issues with OctoPrint and the USB?)
Still this moves me in the right direction to try out.
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So which flavor of gcode should labern and I select?
And will this play nice on the Ultimaker 2+ @nallath?
What remains is what should the proper gcode entries?
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When you are setting up the Octoprint settings in CURA it prompts you to change the flavor to reprap or it won't work.
Hi Labern, I never got a prompt on my install (latest Cura etc)
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A guide would be immensely helpful, because I keep hearing how "Easy" it is but we're both trying to configure this correctly!
I found the settings you speak of...also curious what to select
Again my impression with this Plug-In was it was once you connect it to your OctoPrint server, give it the API key, you were set to go.
The GitHub didn't have much for additional info...
"[OctoPrint Plugin](https://github.com/fieldofview/OctoPrintPlugin): Send printjobs directly to OctoPrint and monitor their progress in Cura."
If I had the answers, I would love to piece together a tutorial so others can take advantage of this tool!
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No, I have not changed the gcode flavor...where would one do that?
I do not have any start gcode inserted into the Octoprint
It would be very helpful, as the author of a plugin, if you told the users what should be entered and where. But, that's just my suggestion, as someone or does technical documentation for a living.
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These lines do the pre-charging of the nozzle, so I'm surprised it's not happening for you:
G1 F12000 X5 Y10 ;move hotend to front left G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length G1 F200 E5 ;extrude 5mm of feed stock FAST G1 F50 E15 ;extrude 15mm of feed stock SLOW G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length againI am hoping you can help...since there is a improved Octoprint plug in in Cura 2.6.2, I am able to see the camera view just fine. However if I just send the print (from Cura) and use the Print with Octoprint, my Ultimaker 2+ doesn't home, purge the nozzle and so on. It immediately wants to print.
That leads me to believe there are things that need to be entered into the Octoprint server. If I go to SETTINGS and GCODE Scripts, there's a few sections in there that I am unsure what to place in there.
Before? After print job completes? After print job is cancelled, etc.
I found a website with Ultimaker 2 settings that are from 2015. At first glance they look ok, but since I have an Ultimaker 2+, I would like someone else to verify
Thanks! SOO close to having this work!
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Well that's where the conflict seems to be, some say don't touch Octo once running, some say I have to add things. It would be great if we really knew what to do!
I mean this OctoPrint add-in could give an Ultimaker Original/Ultimaker 2/2+ the same capability as the Ultimaker 3 has.
I'm just asking those that know to please share how. I imagine if we make it easy to setup, many would enjoy this new addition
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I still think I will purchase some, since I know the larger beds warp when heated, so a better glass can't hurt!
Ninja Flex on UM 2+
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Well I got one good print...the next two have come off the bed mid way through. Bed is 45C and has a coating of PVA glue dried on it.