I haven't used MakerBot software in awhile and wanted to try it with my PowerSpec but I recall that MakerBot printers had a different gear ratio so scaling a object was necessary to make sure it was...
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I haven't used MakerBot software in awhile and wanted to try it with my PowerSpec but I recall that MakerBot printers had a different gear ratio so scaling a object was necessary to make sure it was...
Thanks Jim. Let me try printing a thin wall calibration piece and see if I find any issues. Re: your comment that S3D won't print pieces that are too small if the printer can't handle it...I'll have...
Well, I tried the settings but no luck (http://screencast.com/t/5ZSKu58iOVS). I guess S3D just can't print thin walls. Back to MakerBot.
Well v.3 faired no better. Over on the S3D discussion board I came across this post: https://forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1587
It looks like the software just can't handle printing...
JimC - thanks for the heads-up. Downloading now then will try a test print with it.
Don't think it's the color. I've printed the same piece in black and white with MakerBot slicing and both prints came out perfect.
The S3D setting for nozzle diameter is 0.4mm and the filament diameter is 1.75mm. Those appear to be correct. You mentioned it looks like the printer is extruding too much plastic. Not sure I agree....
I'm using PLA. I know it's not a 1-to-1 comparison, but with the MakerBot software, I'm using a raft, extrusion speed is about 90mm/sec, temp is 230°, 10% infill, 2 layers (the white version in the...
I recently purchased Simplify3D to use with my PowerSpec3D Pro and not having much luck in getting it to create files that print well. I've used MakerBot software in the past and the x3g files print...