Cura 2.1.2 Prusa .json : double extruder possible ?

[Spilz 0]

Hello,

I'm using a Prusa I3 with 2 extruders.

I don't find how to create a printer .json file with double extruders and how to use it.

does someone know it ?

thanks for your help

regards

[Spilz 0]

I found this :

 

"machine_extruder_count": { "default": 2 }"

in this topic

but I don't know how to use it.

My goal is to use the second extruder for soluble support.

[nallath 667]

2.2 will have greatly improved support for dual extrusion. You can probably get it to work with setting the machine extruder count to 2, but it will require a lot of tweaking / experimentation.

[Spilz 0]

Thanks for your reply, I'm going to wait for 2.2

Actually on json file, it's only this parameter I have to add/change ?

[zerspaner_gerd 190]

Hello @nallath,

Can and be allowed they announce the release date for Cura 2.2!

Edited August 23, 2016 by Guest

[nallath 667]

If all goes well, open beta should be this week.

[drayson 74]

@nallath, and if not, will there be there at least a closed beta??

I´m also waiting hard to get my dual UMO productive again...

[Spilz 0]

Hi,

I didn't see 2.2 relase, I directly find the 2.3 (beta) but I still not figure out how to add second extruder and select it for support :(

does someone find it ?

[meduza 189]

There was no 2.2 release, it went straight to 2.3 Beta

[Spilz 0]

Thanks,

So what about second extruder ?

How to declare it ?

How to use it ?

[meduza 189]

Look in the json file for "Ultimaker Original Dual Extrusion", that one got fully functioning dual extrusion implemented.

If you use windows you will probably find it here:

C:\Program Files\Cura 2.3\resources\definitions\ultimaker_original_dual.def.json

[Spilz 0]

I find the solution here :

https://ultimaker.com/en/community/22409-setup-custom-dual-extrusion-machine-in-cura-23-beta

it works well to add custon printer with dual extruder, but still not test to print with it