Makerfarm i3 Settings Thread.

[beerdart]

Lets get a thread going on settings you use. Please state machine set-up.

6" or 8"
Hot-end used.
Slice program including version.
Filament type.
Bed treatment.
Firmware version if known.

[DrLuigi]

8 inch,
Jhead 0.35 (atm thinking to perhaps get a full metal solution if i ever want to print stronger plastics)
Cura
PLA and ABS from reprapworld
Hairspray
Marlin

[beerdart]

Lets get a thread going on settings you use. Please state machine set-up.

6" or 8"
Hot-end used.
Slice program including version.
Filament type.
Bed treatment.
Firmware version if known.

8"
Modified Magma
Cura 14.01
ABS
ABS Juice

He is our Cura ini and the prints are very good.


[profile]
layer_height = 0.2
wall_thickness = 2
retraction_enable = True
solid_layer_thickness = 0.9
fill_density = 20
nozzle_size = 0.4
print_speed = 70
print_temperature = 240
print_temperature2 = 0
print_temperature3 = 0
print_temperature4 = 0
print_bed_temperature = 90
support = Touching buildplate
platform_adhesion = Brim
support_dual_extrusion = False
wipe_tower = False
wipe_tower_volume = 15
ooze_shield = False
filament_diameter = 2.85
filament_diameter2 = 0
filament_diameter3 = 0
filament_diameter4 = 0
filament_flow = 100
retraction_speed = 30
retraction_amount = 4.5
retraction_dual_amount = 16.5
retraction_min_travel = 1.5
retraction_combing = True
retraction_minimal_extrusion = 0.02
bottom_thickness = 0.3
object_sink = 0.0
overlap_dual = 0.2
travel_speed = 150
bottom_layer_speed = 20
infill_speed = 100
cool_min_layer_time = 5
fan_enabled = True
skirt_line_count = 1
skirt_gap = 3.0
skirt_minimal_length = 150.0
fan_full_height = 0.5
fan_speed = 100
fan_speed_max = 100
cool_min_feedrate = 10
cool_head_lift = False
solid_top = True
solid_bottom = True
fill_overlap = 15
support_fill_rate = 15
support_xy_distance = 0.7
support_z_distance = 0.15
spiralize = False
brim_line_count = 15
raft_margin = 5
raft_line_spacing = 1.0
raft_base_thickness = 0.3
raft_base_linewidth = 0.7
raft_interface_thickness = 0.2
raft_interface_linewidth = 0.2
fix_horrible_union_all_type_a = False
fix_horrible_union_all_type_b = False
fix_horrible_use_open_bits = False
fix_horrible_extensive_stitching = False
plugin_config = (lp1
.
object_center_x = -1
object_center_y = -1


[alterations]
start.gcode = ;Sliced at: {day} {date} {time}
;Basic settings: Layer height: {layer_height} Walls: {wall_thickness} Fill: {fill_density}
;Print time: {print_time}
;Filament used: {filament_amount}m {filament_weight}g
;Filament cost: {filament_cost}
G21 ;metric values
G90 ;absolute positioning
M107 ;start with the fan off
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 Z0 ;move Z to min endstops
G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E3 ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F{travel_speed}
M117 Printing...
end.gcode = ;End GCode
M104 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
G91 ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way
M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
start2.gcode = ;Sliced at: {day} {date} {time}
;Basic settings: Layer height: {layer_height} Walls: {wall_thickness} Fill: {fill_density}
;Print time: {print_time}
;Filament used: {filament_amount}m {filament_weight}g
;Filament cost: {filament_cost}
G21 ;metric values
G90 ;absolute positioning
M107 ;start with the fan off
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 Z0 ;move Z to min endstops
G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm
T1
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E10 ;extrude 10mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F200 E-{retraction_dual_amount}
T0
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E10 ;extrude 10mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F{travel_speed}
M117 Printing...
end2.gcode = ;End GCode
M104 T0 S0 ;extruder heater off
M104 T1 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
G91 ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way
M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
support_start.gcode =
support_end.gcode =
cool_start.gcode =
cool_end.gcode =
replace.csv =
switchextruder.gcode = ;Switch between the current extruder and the next extruder, when printing with multiple extruders.
G92 E0
G1 E-36 F5000
G92 E0
T{extruder}
G1 X{new_x} Y{new_y} Z{new_z} F{travel_speed}
G1 E36 F5000
G92 E0

[beerdart]

8"
Modified Magma
Slic3r ver 1.0.ORC2
ABS Juice

He is our Slic3r ini. IMO Cura is much better for our needs.

# generated by Slic3r 0.9.9-dev on Thu Feb 6 08:44:13 2014
avoid_crossing_perimeters = 1
bed_size = 200,200
bed_temperature = 110
bottom_solid_layers = 3
bridge_acceleration = 0
bridge_fan_speed = 100
bridge_flow_ratio = 1
bridge_speed = 150
brim_width = 0
complete_objects = 0
cooling = 1
default_acceleration = 0
disable_fan_first_layers = 0
duplicate = 1
duplicate_distance = 6
duplicate_grid = 1,1
end_gcode = M104 S0 ; turn off temperature\nG28 X0 ; home X axis\nG28 Y0 ; home Y axis\nM84 ; disable motors
external_perimeter_speed = 70%
external_perimeters_first = 0
extra_perimeters = 1
extruder_clearance_height = 20
extruder_clearance_radius = 20
extruder_offset = 0x0
extrusion_axis = E
extrusion_multiplier = 1
extrusion_width = 0
fan_always_on = 1
fan_below_layer_time = 60
filament_diameter = 3
fill_angle = 45
fill_density = 0.2
fill_pattern = honeycomb
first_layer_bed_temperature = 110
first_layer_extrusion_width = 200%
first_layer_height = .4
first_layer_speed = 30%
first_layer_temperature = 225
g0 = 0
gap_fill_speed = 50
gcode_arcs = 0
gcode_comments = 0
gcode_flavor = reprap
infill_acceleration = 0
infill_every_layers = 1
infill_extruder = 1
infill_extrusion_width = 0
infill_first = 0
infill_only_where_needed = 0
infill_speed = 100
layer_gcode =
layer_height = 0.2
max_fan_speed = 100
min_fan_speed = 35
min_print_speed = 10
min_skirt_length = 0
notes =
nozzle_diameter = 0.4
only_retract_when_crossing_perimeters = 1
output_filename_format = [input_filename_base]magI38-40.gcode
perimeter_acceleration = 0
perimeter_extruder = 1
perimeter_extrusion_width = 0
perimeter_speed = 75
perimeters = 3
post_process =
print_center = 95,95
raft_layers = 0
randomize_start = 1
resolution = 0
retract_before_travel = 2
retract_layer_change = 1
retract_length = 1
retract_length_toolchange = 10
retract_lift = 0
retract_restart_extra = 0
retract_restart_extra_toolchange = 0
retract_speed = 30
rotate = 0
scale = 1
skirt_distance = 6
skirt_height = 1
skirts = 1
slowdown_below_layer_time = 30
small_perimeter_speed = 50
solid_fill_pattern = rectilinear
solid_infill_below_area = 70
solid_infill_every_layers = 0
solid_infill_extrusion_width = 0
solid_infill_speed = 100
start_gcode = G1 Z5 F50 ; lift nozzle\nG28 ; home all axes
support_material = 0
support_material_angle = 0
support_material_enforce_layers = 0
support_material_extruder = 1
support_material_extrusion_width = 0
support_material_interface_layers = 0
support_material_interface_spacing = 0
support_material_pattern = rectilinear
support_material_spacing = 2.5
support_material_speed = 50
support_material_threshold = 0
temperature = 225
threads = 2
toolchange_gcode =
top_infill_extrusion_width = 0
top_solid_infill_speed = 100
top_solid_layers = 3
travel_speed = 100
use_relative_e_distances = 0
vibration_limit = 0
z_offset = 0

[beerdart]

Anyone have basic KISSlicer settings?

[jaywalk101]

Hello everyone,

This is my first post but wanted to see what other makerfarm users out there are doing to their printers. Here's my settings:

8"
Currently using the Aluhotendv5a 1.75mm -- also have a 3mm magma hotend.
Slic3r v.1.0RC3
ABS/PLA/Nylon (primarily ABS)
Aquanet Hairspray and Elmer's Clear washable glue
Marlin firmware (with automatic bed leveling feature enabled)


-- beerdart.. i was wondering if you could share what type of magma hotend modifications you made? Thanks!

[beerdart]

Well our magma nozzle broke and was unable to source a new one so Colin sent us a new square heat block and I made a new nozzle out of an 6mm brass acorn nut then I had to make a new feed tube as it needed to be longer for the acorn nut I made that from 6mm threaded rod drilled to .185" One think we noticed with the magma is a lot of ooze from the round heat block both at the nozzle and feed tube.

[aBrainDump]

8"
J-Head Mk IV-B Hot End for 3mm filament
Slic3r 1.0.0 RC3
PLA 3mm
2 medium coats of Super Hold Aquanet. Spray it once then immediately do a second coat. Let dry for 10 min.
Print at 205C with a 60C heated bed

Measure your filament and set it in your slicer. 3mm != 3mm. In Slic3r, Filament settings tab, Filament, Diameter = I am printing 2.85mm right now.

When printing would end my bed was stuck at 60C. To have the bed shutoff after the print do the following in Slic3r.
goto Printer Settings tab, Custom G-Code, End G-Code then add the following line to the top of the End G-Code
M140 S0 ; turn off bed heater