Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[caall99]

When you get the chance could you please use GPX or replicator g (not S3D) to convert the gcode to X3G and let me know if your machine acts the same way?

[DaveB]

When you get the chance could you please use GPX or replicator g (not S3D) to convert the gcode to X3G and let me know if your machine acts the same way?

I do not think S3D has a function for converting GCode that they expose to the outside user. So it does not provide me that option. I do notice that they appear to be using GPX as I see a pop up "running GPX plug in" message when it performs the conversion. I downloaded GPX some time ago but have not used it. I will see what I can do.

[rcleav]

I do not think S3D has a function for converting GCode that they expose to the outside user. So it does not provide me that option. I do notice that they appear to be using GPX as I see a pop up "running GPX plug in" message when it performs the conversion. I downloaded GPX some time ago but have not used it. I will see what I can do.

S3D does use the same standard GPX plugin. You can upgrade it when new versions of GPX comes out by just replacing the GPX exe in the S3D folder.

[caall99]

Hey guys, just had the opportunity to run the same gcode I presented to you on our Makerbot Replicator 2X at work. I had exactly the same result... acceleration is ignored for Cura 2.1.2 gap fill technique! I have isolated this to a Cura 2 problem. Time to vent to Ultimaker and try a new slicer. Thanks!!

[wirlybird]

Hey guys, just had the opportunity to run the same gcode I presented to you on our Makerbot Replicator 2X at work. I had exactly the same result... acceleration is ignored for Cura 2.1.2 gap fill technique! I have isolated this to a Cura 2 problem. Time to vent to Ultimaker and try a new slicer. Thanks!!

Great research and updates. Thanks for all the info.

[DaveB]

When you get the chance could you please use GPX or replicator g (not S3D) to convert the gcode to X3G and let me know if your machine acts the same way?

Converted GCode to X3G with GPX and your .ini file as well. Printed on my QiDi w/ ABS in R side. Very similar behavior to that in your video. Axis shift included in the print.

[caall99]

Converted GCode to X3G with GPX and your .ini file as well. Printed on my QiDi w/ ABS in R side. Very similar behavior to that in your video. Axis shift included in the print.

Thanks! Just like our Makerbot 2X at work! Definitely a Cura issues that Sailfish cannot "translate". Time to move on to another slicer. At this point I have tried them all, and every single one of them has one or more issues. I think it *might* be time for S3D.

[wirlybird]

Thanks! Just like our Makerbot 2X at work! Definitely a Cura issues that Sailfish cannot "translate". Time to move on to another slicer. At this point I have tried them all, and every single one of them has one or more issues. I think it *might* be time for S3D.

I have been using it (S3D) from the start with the QIDI, no regrets. Like others there are always issues but the S3D support has been pretty good and they have a good forum. Just my 2 cents!

[wirlybird]

Anyone looked into auto bed leveling for the QIDI? Or maybe something better than the paper approach?!

How about using a dial indicator? Just starting to read up on this. Seems this might be good if you can get it indexed ok.

[DaveB]

Anyone looked into auto bed leveling for the QIDI? Or maybe something better than the paper approach?!

I'm in favor of that. I've read a number of reviews of automated systems that apparently do not work. Are there any that do reliably function?