kmanstudios 1,120
Well, that is odd. I am not sure what to do then.....Sorry ?
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Well, that is odd. I am not sure what to do then.....Sorry ?
No worries, to fix the priming issue of the printhead I just upped the skirt line count to 5 with a minimum skirt length of 10cm. So now the printhead starts printing somewhere in the skirt instead of missing a part of the base. This is not what I ultimately want, but it seems to work for now.
I wouldn't have found those settings without your suggestion, so thanks anyway ?
You are quite welcome :)
Joffrey
You are the first person that I have run into that has an Alta and is looking for new software for it. I gave Sketchup Pro but I don’t think that will drive the printer.
I will install Cura and see how it goes.
For anyone interested; the gcode for the prime blob procedure that the Alta does at the beginning of the print with the silhouette software is:
G28 ; home all axes
G90
G1 Z5 F1200
G1 X0.000 Y-70.00 F2000.000
G1 Z0.000 F2000.000
G92 E0
G1 E50.00000 F100;
G92 E0
G1 Z0.400 F6000.000
G1 X-37.984 Y-51.711 F6000.000
G1 E5.99500 F4800.00000
G1 X-36.594 Y-52.712 E6.79005 F540.000
G1 X-33.376 Y-54.825 E7.18850
G1 X-31.774 Y-55.781 E7.22241
G1 X-28.512 Y-57.540 E7.58616
G1 X-26.697 Y-58.422 E7.98434
G1 X-23.446 Y-59.829 E8.04019
G1 X-21.413 Y-60.609 E8.78005
G1 X-18.195 Y-61.684 E8.85674
G1 X-15.980 Y-62.321 E9.57605
G1 X-12.811 Y-63.085 E9.67501
G1 X-10.390 Y-63.561 E10.08386
G1 X-7.329 Y-64.025 E10.37218
G1 X-4.725 Y-64.307 E10.49464
G1 X-1.780 Y-64.497 E10.76990
G1 X-0.510 Y-64.558 E10.90328
G1 X2.780 Y-64.497 E11.16826
G1 X4.725 Y-64.307 E11.31256
G1 X7.329 Y-64.025 E11.56583
G1 X10.390 Y-63.561 E11.72151
G1 X12.811 Y-63.085 E11.96409
G92 E0
And the gcode for the end of the print, to retract the filament and return the printhead to home, is:
G92 E0 G1 E-40.00000 F2000 G91 G90 G92 E0 G1 E-1.00000 F2400 M104 S0 G28
For me these work pretty well and you can insert them in Cura's printer settings to work.
(These codes can be found in the settings files included with the software, but thanks to Silhouette support for pointing them out.)
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Hey, I am totally new to the world of 3D, I have bought an ALTA but find the result weak with the software of silhouette. I would like to use the cura but my alta bots are constantly against the side. Can you explain to me how I configure my alta configiire in the cura? Thank you in advance .
Hi Joffrey, I'd like to know how you got CURA to auto-detect the Alta. I can't get it to connect. Thanks!
Ok, I uninstalled the device and let it auto install the drivers. Now it shows up as "Connected." Going to try out your settings now.
thanks for helping ?☹️
Hi, I got the Alta to print with Cura, seems fine so far. But the temperature I set is not sent to the printer, it always prints at 200°C. What can I do, and am I the only one with this issue? (I'm completely new to 3D printing...)
I have installed the Cura software in an attempt to manage printing on my Silhouette Alta, but I'm not sure what my base settings need to be. Could someone share the configuration we need to set in the Cura software (assuming that I use custom printer). Also, if anyone knows where the config files are located while installing the Sihouette software on a Mac, that might prove helpful as well.
Any help in getting my Alta setup to work with Cura would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
@jenny8008 - Go to this web page and look at temperature related codes:
The temp is pretty simple usually both:
M109 S210
or
M104 S210
To set temperature to 210C. But for dual head printers sometimes you have to specify the head. Maybe a T0 command or a T1 command (by themselves) to indicate which head? If you can get your hands on a gcode file that properly sets the temp then look in that and look for the temperature in the gcode file (should be near the top - the first 30 gcodes or so).
Then you can insert what you think is the right gcode into a gcode file that you were going to use and see if that works. Once you know the proper syntax you can tell cura in the start codes in machine settings.
On 8/7/2018 at 3:32 AM, gr5 said:@jenny8008 - Go to this web page and look at temperature related codes:
The temp is pretty simple usually both:
M109 S210
or
M104 S210
To set temperature to 210C. But for dual head printers sometimes you have to specify the head. Maybe a T0 command or a T1 command (by themselves) to indicate which head? If you can get your hands on a gcode file that properly sets the temp then look in that and look for the temperature in the gcode file (should be near the top - the first 30 gcodes or so).
Then you can insert what you think is the right gcode into a gcode file that you were going to use and see if that works. Once you know the proper syntax you can tell cura in the start codes in machine settings.
Hi, thank you! The Wiki helped me a lot with my Alta (but with my Anycubic too). :-)
The Alta does only have one extruder.
@TayloredVinyl
How are you doing with your Alta?
Hi, for silhouette ALta, I might have some info on it :
1.Alta software uses Cura engine (not your average cura host, just the slicer...I think)
2.Proprietary motherboard, easy to buy on print-rite (I opened my board, it says Delta main board, for print rite V.1.7)
,I don't really care about warranty, I built 3D printers, easy to swap with 32bit boards with better firmware, instead of what alta use (marlin v.1.0.0? that is old) it says sourced from jcrocholl mini kossel, but might not be true.
3.Print head is special though, it heats up pretty quick, goes up to 250C with repetier host (not recommended), buy new one from print rite (silhouette outsourced Alta or what??!?).
4.Still trying to break the firmware (it's open source in the first place, should be on the marlin git for print-rite board), no harm done there (it's fuselocked with mode3, only HVP could erase...u know how that goes....right?).
5.Extruder is useless for TPE flex filaments, works ok on PETG (I'm PLA bored), flex like filament prints good enough (unbranded, wider filament spool) but I use RepHost and slic3r. PETG prints at 235-240C, Flex like prints at 210-215C.
6.Attach fan, but don't expect it to run (firmware???) yes there is A FAN pinout (+/-) near the ISP connections, also there's a bed pinout but no power connection (either way, Alta psu only goes 5amps?) the print-rite board code is LSD194x-D1315 (delta 1315) sold by brand name CoLiDo 3D printer (I assume this board could sub the original board on Alta), maybe it's also locked to prevent tampering with eeprom/firmware.
7.Just use a damn PEI sheet on top your plexiglass buildplate (cheap nowadays) rather than the supplied masking tape.
8.Proprietary filament bull...use other filament (it's a hot glue gun...on NC axis...it melts anything) besides the thermal runaway protections is enabled, so if anything goes wrong, just buy a new hotend (or build one).
9.Again...the absence of filament fan really limits what you could build with pla, it's better with petg, air print tpe/tpu flex, tweaking speed won't do much, it's just...no fan....(pun intended). with that small build plate, and enclosed build chamber, you shouldn't worry about print warping/not sticking to bed, use PEI sheet! (cheaper on the long run, trust me).
There's' more...but I'm ranting allready.
hello, i have a silhouette alta but its own software is really bad so i want to use cura... i cant find what the nozzle size is thats standard on the alta. i am also not sure if my other settings are correct could someone please share me all their printer settings?
I have the sane problem ad SamDec
The size of the nozzle is 0.4mm and filament 1.75mm.
In the settings you have to activate "Origin at center" (or similar, the Alta is a delta style printer) and deactivate "Heated Bed" (because there is none); the print volume is 124mm x 124mm x 130 mm (height/Z-axis).
You still need Silhouette 3D to be installed because of filament change and bed leveling.
I got my Alta printing from Cura, but it seems to think the bed is a bit lower than it actually is? I thought it was adhesion issues at first, but the same object will print okay if I use the Silhouette 3D software, so I think it has something to do with the bed height. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for all the great information in this thread; without it, I never would have even known where to begin!
I don't have that issue, neither Simplify3D nor Cura.
May you post your start-gcode and photos of the failed prints?
Thanks for the quick response! I took the Start G-Code from a post above:
G28 ; home all axes
G90
M104 S200
G1 Z5 F1200
G1 X0.000 Y-70.00 F2000.000
G1 Z0.000 F2000.000
M109 S200
G92 E0
G1 E50.00000 F100;
G92 E0
G1 Z0.400 F6000.000
G1 X-37.984 Y-51.711 F6000.000
G1 E5.99500 F4800.00000
G1 X-36.594 Y-52.712 E6.79005 F540.000
G1 X-33.376 Y-54.825 E7.18850
G1 X-31.774 Y-55.781 E7.22241
G1 X-28.512 Y-57.540 E7.58616
G1 X-26.697 Y-58.422 E7.98434
G1 X-23.446 Y-59.829 E8.04019
G1 X-21.413 Y-60.609 E8.78005
G1 X-18.195 Y-61.684 E8.85674
G1 X-15.980 Y-62.321 E9.57605
G1 X-12.811 Y-63.085 E9.67501
G1 X-10.390 Y-63.561 E10.08386
G1 X-7.329 Y-64.025 E10.37218
G1 X-4.725 Y-64.307 E10.49464
G1 X-1.780 Y-64.497 E10.76990
G1 X-0.510 Y-64.558 E10.90328
G1 X2.780 Y-64.497 E11.16826
G1 X4.725 Y-64.307 E11.31256
G1 X7.329 Y-64.025 E11.56583
G1 X10.390 Y-63.561 E11.72151
G1 X12.811 Y-63.085 E11.96409
G92 E0
There isn't really much to take a photo of, because nothing reaches the bed, so it's basically empty. I have attached photos of the nozzle (after printing) and the bed, for what it's worth.
The weird part is, that little "test line" it makes (right after it extrudes but before it starts printing) turns out fine. You can see it in the photo.
Is there any other information I could provide that might help in troubleshooting this program? I'd love to use Cura with my Alta. Thanks again!
Dear egyptinside,
in the last 15 days I'm studing how configure Silhouette Alta 3D with Cura Software.... but not results!!!!!
Cura software don't recognise automatically the printer ...
I have try select any printer and setting with Alta 3D parameter ... again not results!!!!!
I use Mac, and I have try to analyse the software 3D Studio, any files as the same of the Cura software !!!!!
why don't work???
where do we go wrong?
can someone help us?
thank's
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So, here we are again. These are my Cura-Settings for the Alta: The Start-Gcode: G28 ; home all axes G90 G1 Z5 F1200 G1 X0.000 Y-70.00 F2
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Important: You have to remove the M104 and M109 commands from the Start-Gcode. These set the temperature of the nozzle and override the settings you've made! (Cura writes the custom temperature before
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Go to buildplate adhesion and make sure "enable prime blob" is checked.
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Thanks for your prompt reply. This option is not visible in my settings. When I go to settings visibility I get the following pop-up:
I think this is because I use the 'Custom FDM printer' printer type. (this is not something i can choose, but cura autodetected this machine.
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