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UM3 Firmware feature request: Extrude when changing print cores
I'll add it to the board, since we can actually see if the previous material was different than the current material we could do this automatically when needed.
The question then becomes should we only do this for a material type change or for a color change as well (keeping in mind that if you don't use use material identified by RFID this won't work)?
OR just add a flush material option to the print-core or material menu to allow the user to do so manually after changing cores?
I hadn't considered adding a Flush option, but now that I think about it, that would be extremely useful and possibly the best solution to the problem. I currently use Material -> Move for this, but that option really seems intended for a certain amount of precision that isn't required here; and having to crank the dial umpteen turns clockwise is a pain. Being able to say "Look, just flush this" would be useful in a variety of circumstances, actually.
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S-Line Firmware 8.3.0 was released Nov. 20th on the "Latest" firmware branch.
(Sorry, was out of office when this released)
This update is for...
All UltiMaker S series
New features
Temperature status. During print preparation, the temperatures of the print cores and build plate will be shown on the display. This gives a better indication of the progress and remaining wait time. Save log files in paused state. It is now possible to save the printer's log files to USB if the currently active print job is paused. Previously, the Dump logs to USB option was only enabled if the printer was in idle state. Confirm print removal via Digital Factory. If the printer is connected to the Digital Factory, it is now possible to confirm the removal of a previous print job via the Digital Factory interface. This is useful in situations where the build plate is clear, but the operator forgot to select Confirm removal on the printer’s display. Visit this page for more information about this feature.
A year after the merger of Ultimaker and MakerBotQQ, we have unlocked the ability for users of our Method series printers to slice files using UltiMaker Cura. As of this release, users can find profiles for our Method and Method XL printers, as well as material profiles for ABS-R, ABS-CF, and RapidRinse. Meaning it’s now possible to use either Cura or the existing cloud-slicing software CloudPrint when printing with these printers or materials
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I'll add it to the board, since we can actually see if the previous material was different than the current material we could do this automatically when needed.
The question then becomes should we only do this for a material type change or for a color change as well (keeping in mind that if you don't use use material identified by RFID this won't work)?
OR just add a flush material option to the print-core or material menu to allow the user to do so manually after changing cores?
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I hadn't considered adding a Flush option, but now that I think about it, that would be extremely useful and possibly the best solution to the problem. I currently use Material -> Move for this, but that option really seems intended for a certain amount of precision that isn't required here; and having to crank the dial umpteen turns clockwise is a pain. Being able to say "Look, just flush this" would be useful in a variety of circumstances, actually.
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