How to set up Slic3r for PowerSpec Ultra 3D printer?

[jeffmorris]

I set up Simplify3D to use Flashforge Dreamer profile and it worked after 3D printing a test cube. The LEDs inside the cabinet turned red during pre-heating which surprised me.

[ServiceXp]

I thought you had already tried that profile? Did you have to do something to get it to start the heat up cycle?

[jeffmorris]

I tried to create a custom printer profile because my printer was not on the drop-down list but it didn't work. I tried Flashforge Dreamer profile this morning and it worked. I just finished printing a robot part using PLA that took over eight hours to print. It would be faster if the robot part doesn't need supports.

[curious aardvark]

cool - presumably the dreamer internals are now cheaper than the older replicator stuff.
Glad it's working.

So does the dreamer use x3g files or just gcode ?
Anyone know.

And presumably you could also use the dreamer software as well.

[ServiceXp]

I believe the Dreamer can use .x3g or .stl files.

[curious aardvark]

unless it has onboard slicing - how can it use .stl files ?

[ServiceXp]

unless it has onboard slicing - how can it use .stl files ?

Oops, you right! Not sure what I was thinking..

[tom234]

hey welcome
that's mine first post on the forum

[tom234]

I vgot ultra 3d from beginning of this year
I was successful printing from difrent slicer to be specific from slic3r and from cura I tested all other software (freeware) and those two work for now
in details settings are not so straig forward
lets start wit slic3r:
that's tricky one....set up evrey settings in program...bed size...dual extruder...
if you need details let me know...I will help ypu with specifics
and now most important part by the custom settings for start gcode and end gcode
you need to setup bunch of special gcodes....like for bed tmp settings..and wait codes for for reaching temp before printing...
and most annoying main extruder has to be set up by code also (ingcode for start) so this mean you cannot change it in slic3r settings its hard set in gcodebefor start - so be cerufull there mine I set up for left extruder (T1)
and tere is gcode section for custom gcode - start g code in printer settings

T1 ; set primary extruder set for left extruder
M104 S[first_layer_temperature_0] T1 ; set nozzle heater to first layer temperature
M140 S [bed_temperature]C ; supposed set temp of bed to 45
G90
G28
M132 X Y Z A B
G1 Z100 ; move Z to waiting height
G1 X-95 Y-73 F1400 ; move to waiting position (front left corner of print bed) f is spead 1400 medium slow
M7 ; WAI T FOR BED TEMP
M6 T1 ; wait for bed and extruder to heat up
M106 ; FAN ON

and now for end of prints custom gocode end g code section
M104 S0 ; turn off temperature
M140 S0 ; SET BED TO ZERO
G28 X0 Y0 ; home X axis homey0
G1 Z130 ; move z to z130
M132 X Y Z A B
G91
M18

basicly this works for me LIKE I SAID SETTINGS ARE FOR LEFT EXTRUDER (T1) ...always check what printer is doing at beginning and at the end print
now I need someone to get rid of hard settings for exstruder...so we can choose extruders from slic3r software..

basiccly I did very similar for cura with exception of few gcodes.

after iam done with slic3r slicing mine model I am exporting g code to stock software which came with printer and sending it to printer wirelessly....